A significant power outage has impacted approximately 20,000 homes and businesses across Kerry. Early this morning, residents in several communities were left without electricity, causing widespread disruption.
Areas Affected by the Outage
The power failure primarily affected the following regions:
- Tralee
- Castleisland
- Ballyheigue
- Ballyduff
- Kilflynn
In Tralee alone, over 11,000 residences are experiencing outages. The adjoining areas of Castleisland and Ballyduff are also significantly impacted, along with Ballyheigue and Kilflynn, which collectively account for roughly 8,000 households and businesses.
Response and Restoration Efforts
ESB crews are actively working to restore power as quickly as possible. The teams are deployed in various locations to address the issues causing the outage.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the situation and to report any immediate concerns to the utility company. Efforts are underway to minimize the disruption caused by this major power outage in Kerry.
