Recent spells of thunder is the cause.
Several power outages have been reported across the midlands.
Thunder has led to over 4,600 outages in the region.
Below is a list of towns, the number of outages reported and the estimated restoration time:
Athlone - 2,885 outages - restored at 8:30pm (approx)
Banagher - 262 outages - restored at 7pm (approx)
Birr - 363 outages - restored at 7:15pm (approx)
Clara - 102 outages - restored at 8:30pm (approx)
Clonminch - 298 outages - restored at 7pm (approx)
Garycastle - 268 outages - 8:15pm (approx)
Lumcloon - 186 outages - restored at 8:30pm (approx)
Pollagh - 186 outages - restored at 8:30pm (approx)
Portarlington - 120 outages - 8:15pm (approx)
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