Nearly 8,000 homes and businesses in Galway without power since this morning

Nearly 8,000 homes and businesses have been without power since approximately 9.40am this morning. File picture

The Galway Chamber has urged the ESB to urgently restore power to thousands of homes and businesses who have been without power in and around the city since this morning.

Nearly 8,000 homes and business have been without power since approximately 9.40am this morning.