Ballinagh Councillor, Winston Bennett, says seeing a local business go up in flames is terrible to witness.

Fire engines from Cavan Town, Killeshandra, Ballyjamesduff, and Belturbet have been dispatched and are currently in attendance.

Cllr Connell says this issue must be addressed as a matter of urgency.

The Taoiseach responded by saying he would address the concerns if his department was provided with all the information.

Planning permission has been granted to store batteries in Shankhill Lower and Pottle, Ballinagh.

Families and businesses in the Ballinagh area woke to no electricity this morning.

Motorists are asked to be aware of extra volumes of traffic in these areas particularly on secondary and minor roads

Leanne McKiernan is the owner of LMK Hairdressing and she says the shortage is noticeable to those in the trade.