Over 2,000 Mayo properties hit by power outages

Up to 2,000 properties across Mayo are without power due to power faults caused by overnight storm winds.

The hardest-hit locations are Ballinrobe and Ardnaree in Ballina.

A total of 768 homes and businesses have been affected in the Ballinrobe area and ESB Networks have indicated the estimated time of restoration to be 9.15 a.m.

In Ardnaree 750 ESB customers are without power and it is hoped to have it restored by 10.15 a.m.

Over 500 homes in the Knockaphunta area of Castlebar are expected to be without a power supply until noon.

Properties in Cong and Newport have also been hit.

ESB Networks has apologised for any inconvenience caused, adding their crews are working to have supplies reconnected.