The blackout occurred around 17:30.
A power outage in the Dublin 8 area has left over 10,000 properties in the area without power.
The ESB are aware of the issue and have their technicians currently working on the repairs.
According to their website powercheck.ie, the faults were initially reported at Bedford Row and Newmarket.
Our crew is working to repair a fault in #Dublin8 as quickly and safely as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience #Staysafe
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) September 5, 2016
A spokesperson for ESB said that they don’t have an estimated time of repair, but it normally takes “approximately three hours after responders arrive onsite.”
Be careful if you’re driving also.
DUBLIN: Traffic lights out of action in Cork St/ Kevin St/ Patrick St area due to power failure. Drive carefully https://t.co/EY0qAdZlYs
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) September 5, 2016
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