ALERT: Power outage reported near this Kildare village

A power outage has been reported near a village in County Kildare.

The ESB has announced that a fault has been reported at Monread, near Caragh.

Power to the region is expected to be restored by 5pm.

“We apologise for the loss of supply,” the ESB added. “We are currently working to repair a fault affecting your premises and will restore power as quickly as possible.”