Restoration of power in over 12,000 Limerick homes could take 'multiple days'

LARGE swathes of county Limerick remain without power this Monday morning.

Some 12,000 homes and farms currently have no electricity after the heavy snowfall on Saturday night and Sunday.

The areas affected include Knockane, Cappamore, Doon, Herbertstown, Garryspillane, Galbally, Glenroe, Ardpatrick, Kilmallock, Bruree, Patrickswell, Clounanna, Curragchase, Loughill, Rathkeale, Ballingarry, Knockaderry, Feenagh, Kilmeedy, Feoghanagh, Castlemahon, Dromcollogher, Newcastle West, Killeedy, Abbeyfeale, Athea, Ballyhahill, Ardagh, Carrigkerry, Kilcornan and Templeglantine

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An ESB spokesperson said crews and partner contractors have been deployed since early Sunday morning to assess the damage, make the network safe and restoring electricity supply in challenging conditions.

"All ESB Networks teams are mobilised and are continuing to restore power where it is safe to do so. From our experience of previous significant weather events, we expect that power restoration in the worst affected areas will take multiple days. The freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions are slowing restoration efforts. 

"We acknowledge the disruption to family and commercial life this causes and thank impacted customers for their patience as our crews work to safely restore power," said the ESB spokesperson.

Real-time information on power outages are being updated on www.PowerCheck.ie 

An Important Public Safety Message: If you come across fallen wires or damaged electricity network, never, ever touch or approach these as they are LIVE and extremely dangerous. Please report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.