Donegal councillors discuss concern over Irish water
Irish Water has come under fire over a number of local issues in south Donegal. Firstly, it’s been claimed that the utility is effectively pouring cold water on peoples plans to build in Mountcharles. Upgrade work to the treatment plant in the area is planned for mid 2023…
Disruption to water supply in Drumshanbo
A reservoir interruption has led to intermittent water supply disruptions in Drumshanbo over the past number of days. The lack of water has already impacted on both residential and business premises in the town this week. Irish Water say they are making every effort to ensure that the…
Rockwood Parade closed due to burst water main
Rockwood Parade in Sligo has been closed to pedestrian traffic from the back of Mountain Warehouse to Lower Knox Street. The closure has taken place following a burst water main which requires urgent repair. It’s expected that Rockwood Parade will remain closed to pedestrian traffic until 6 p.m.…
Areas of Leitrim hit by water outage
A number of homes in Leitrim are without water today. Irish Water contractors are working to repair a burst water main at Fawn, Dromahair and is warning of water supply issues, and in surrounding areas of Co Leitrim. With water services also impacted in parts of Carrick-on-Shannon. Repair works are…
North West Donegal effected by water supply disruption
A significant number of homes currently experiencing limited or no water in North West Donegal. Irish water and Donegal County Council are investigating reports of supply disruptions affecting Letterilly, Gortnasillagh, Glenties and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Crews are currently working to return supply to normal levels. People…
Water returns to Bundoran
A south Donegal County Councillor says he is delighted by the tireless work carried out today as a response to a major water outage has hit the area in the height of summer. A significant number of homes and businesses were without water for most of the day in Bundoran…
Upgrade of watermains around Strandhill
Irish Water are upgrading the old cast iron water mains around Strandhill. Around 3km of old pipes will be removed and replaced with high density plastic pipes. The utility say this will provide a secure and safer drinking supply and reducing the chance of leaks. Weeks are due to begin…