Over a thousand without power in Gort as thunderstorm alert in place
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
Around 1,500 homes and businesses are without electricity in Gort and surrounding areas this morning.
It comes as Galway is under a status yellow thunderstorm warning until 9am
ESB Power Check says most people in the Gort area will have electricity restored at around 9AM.
Yesterday, there were also power outages in Moycullen, but power was restored quickly.