32,000 premises have been affected by a massive power outage in Kilkenny this afternoon.
We have a large fault in the #Kilkenny area , we are working to repair as quickly and safely as possible ,updates on https://t.co/yANJqSaMVt
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) June 19, 2017
The outage happened at about 2pm and the ESB are still working to repair it. Traffic lights are out around the city so people are urged to use caution. People have been advised to visit Powercheck for more information.
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