Power is expected to return at around 1:30pm.
Over 1400 homes, farms and businesses in Westmeath are without power this afternoon.
It comes following a fault around midday in the Garrycastle area of Athlone.
ESB Networks is apologising for the outage and says it expects power to be returned around 1:30pm this afternoon.
Public Consultation On Shannon Pipeline Closes
The largest water project in the State's history will run through the Midlands.
Midlanders Living In US Describe Impact Of Historic New York Blizzard
Athlone's Patrick Griffin is one of many stuck in blizzard conditions.
Planning Appeal Rejected For 38 Westmeath Apartments
Andrews Construction had been seeking to build on Mullingar's Dublin Road.
Laois Senator Adds To Government Criticism On Backtracked SNA Cuts
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack believes it's "ludicrous" the government is failing to take responsibility.
Midlands County launches Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to support families and first-time buyers to achieve homeownership.
Midlands Professor Appointed to National Science Advice Forum
The scientist has supervised 40 PhDs, 14 MScs and 17 postdoctoral researchers.
Fine Gael Councillor Moves Against Government Rental Reforms
It comes as the 2025 Q4 Daft.ie rental price report was issued recently.
Offaly Holds Inaugural Green Energy Conference Today
The event will be on until 2:30pm at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
Multi Vehicle Offaly Crashes Cleared
The incident took place on the N52 in Tullamore.
Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final
The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.
HIQA Requests Undercover Footage Of Laois Nursing Home
A High Court judge is currently considering the application.
Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service
The Alliance Medical device will provide on-site service at the Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift
Ballinakill is joining the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures
Minister Lawless says his main focus remains on increasing student beds.
Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked
Former Midlands Lieutenant Commander John Leech says the conflict is stuck in a deadlock.
Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights
HIQA failed St Vincent's Care Centre in Athlone on staffing, fire safety, and care and social plans.
Offaly Photographer Crowned IPPVA Pet Photographer Of The Year
She has now been selected to represent Ireland at the World Photographic Cup.
Midlands MEP Sides With Bord Bia Chair Amid Calls To Resign
Barry Cowen is accusing associations like the IFA of playing politics in calling for Larry Murrin to step down.
Over €13m In Midlands HSE Funding Announced
The HSE'S Building and Equipment Capital Plan for 2026 sees investment for health facilities in the region.
Minister Heydon Announces CAP 2027 Public Consultation
CAP supports farm incomes, food production, rural communities and environmental objectives.
