The fault occurred after 5pm.
Over 3,000 customers in the midlands are without power this evening.
The fault occurred in Portarlington around 5.15pm and affected approximately 4,000 properties.
Crews are working to restore supply as quickly as possible.
ESB Networks is apologising to those who have been affected.
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