Over 150 local homes still without power

Over 150 Westmeath homes remain without power two days after Storm Ali hit.

According to the ESB's website, the worst affected areas are Bracklyn near Delvin where 71 homes are still waiting for power to return and the north Westmeath townland of Loughanalla where 58 homes are still without power.

At the peak of the storm on Wednesday over 15,000 local homes were without power.

The ESB estimate that the power will be returned to all affected Westmeath homes by 8.15pm this evening.