Storm Boelo: thousands of Mayo households without power

Thousands of homes in Mayo are without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter the west.

Belmullet is the hardest hit area, with nearly 2,000 homes without electricity, while close to 700 homes have been hit in the Bellacorrick community. ESB have said power is not expected to te be restored to these areas until 2pm tomorrow.

Households in Achill, Westport, Crossmolina, Charlestown and Cong have also been affected by the storm, with ESB crews out to restore power to homes. 

Over 1,000 homes in the Ballyhaunis area were without power earlier but have since been repaired.

A Status Orange Wind Warning remains in place until 9am on Sunday.