West Mayo communities hit by power outages

THREE west Mayo communities have been left without a power supply after the overnight storm.

In Achill, 196 properties have been affected as a result of a fault. The estimated restoration time is 7 p.m.

Two areas in the Westport area are awaiting a return of their supply.

A total of 126 householders at one location have been told that a supply should be restored by 4 p.m. while the second location, which affected 48 homes, was due to have the electricity back shortly after lunchtime.