Non residential properties such as businesses or industry saw the highest drain on the grid locally last year.

Those in attendance expressed anger over ongoing electricity faults caused by fallen forestry in the area.

There are approximately 1,200 people without electricity in each of the three Counties.

A tornado watch has also been issued for Ireland, with potential for funnel clouds to develop during thunderstorms.

ESB crews are still working to restore electricity to homes and businesses this morning.

The ESB say they are working to restore power to the majority of homes by this afternoon.

The ESB powercheck is currently down so customers aren't able to check when their electricity will return.

1.1 million customers are set to benefit as electricity tariff's are cut by 10 per cent and gas by 12 per cent.