Hundreds Of Households Across Kildare Remain Without Power

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 13:59

A number of areas may not see power return until Wednesday or Thursday

Hundreds of households across Kildare remain without power this afternoon.

Among the largest areas affected is Kilcullen where 293 customers are affected and according to the ESB Powercheck website, the issue may not be resolved until Thursday afternoon.

Power in Newbridge is expected to return tomorrow at 1.15pm, where 59 customers have no electricity.

78 households have no power in Allenwood and surrounding areas and it's expected that will return by 7pm this evening.

10 customers in Maynooth should see power return by 10pm tonight, while in Monread in Naas it should be back by 5pm this evening.

For further updates and up to date estimated restoration times, visit the ESB Powercheck website here.

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