Donegal customers hit by power cut
UPDATE: Service has been restored
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More than 5,000 premises in south Donegal are without electricity as the area is hit by a significant power cut.
Power went out at around 2.30pm in an area which takes in Donegal Town and a wide surrounding area.
According to ESB Networks, supply is expected to be restored to the 5,371 affected customers by 3.30pm.
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Customers are reminded to never touch fallen wires, and to report power outages or damage to the network infrastructure by calling ESB Networks on 1800 372 999.
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