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Boil water notice for Wexford town due to disinfection issue at treatment plant

Boil water notice for Wexford town due to disinfection issue at treatment plant

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

A boil water notice remains in place for Wexford town due to a disinfection issue at a treatment plant in Wexford
Burst water main fixed in Dublin's north inner city after thousands were left without water

Burst water main fixed in Dublin's north inner city after thousands were left without water

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Repair crews are on site and have isolated the section of pipe that has burst.
Uisce Éireann to upgrade 1.8km of water supply in Co Cork

Uisce Éireann to upgrade 1.8km of water supply in Co Cork

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

The project, which is due to start this month, will replace some of the the water main supply in Stuake, Donoughmore.
Uisce Éireann urges households to winter-proof homes as cold snap hits

Uisce Éireann urges households to winter-proof homes as cold snap hits

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Five counties have been under a status yellow snow and ice warning since midnight
Housing Minister announces construction of wastewater treatment plants by developers

Housing Minister announces construction of wastewater treatment plants by developers

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

The change sees builders able to develop new wastewater treatment facilities in collaboration with Uisce Éireann for smaller housing developments of up to 40 homes
Water treatment plant in Cork shut down for 12 hours in the summer, EPA finds

Water treatment plant in Cork shut down for 12 hours in the summer, EPA finds

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

An investigation established that contractors working on a roof at the facility had spilled a bituminous product which entered the raw water sumps via a roof gully
Drinking water supplies to Cork city were shut down due to leak of bitumen, EPA report reveals

Drinking water supplies to Cork city were shut down due to leak of bitumen, EPA report reveals

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

The facility provides drinking water to a population of almost 144,000 in Cork city and the wider Cork Harbour area
Uisce Éireann fined €4,000 for breaches at West Cork treatment plant

Uisce Éireann fined €4,000 for breaches at West Cork treatment plant

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The smell has led to the closure of the local park for 27 years
Hosepipe bans in three counties extended until October amid 'stark' water supply issues

Hosepipe bans in three counties extended until October amid 'stark' water supply issues

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Uisce Éireann said that despite recent rainfall, water levels remain critically low in some areas
Seven counties under a hosepipe ban: What does it mean?

Seven counties under a hosepipe ban: What does it mean?

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Uisce Éireann is appealing to all customers, regardless of whether their supply is affected by a hosepipe ban, to be mindful of their water usage.
Water outage in South Kildare

Water outage in South Kildare

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Repairs are expected to be completed by tomorrow afternoon
Councillors’ job is to build houses and not object to them – Tánaiste

Councillors’ job is to build houses and not object to them – Tánaiste

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Simon Harris also said every part of the state needs to treat the housing crisis as an emergency.
Satellite images reveal change in Irish landscape due to dry conditions

Satellite images reveal change in Irish landscape due to dry conditions

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Images from the European Union's Copernicus satellite show a difference in vegetation near Nenagh in Co Tipperary
Injunction move over protests outside asylum centre suspended

Injunction move over protests outside asylum centre suspended

Wed, 14 May, 2025

On Wednesday, Mr Justice David Nolan adjourned the injunction application relating to protests outside Ryevale House in Leixlip with liberty to re-enter.
Hosepipe ban for some areas next week after record-high April temperatures

Hosepipe ban for some areas next week after record-high April temperatures

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The ban will prohibit the use of garden hosepipes for non-essential purposes
Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.
Uisce Éireann to buy 100 new generators in response to Storm Éowyn outages

Uisce Éireann to buy 100 new generators in response to Storm Éowyn outages

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne will update the Cabinet on Tuesday on the urgent actions to be taken by Uisce Eireann, including the purchase of the new generators.
Storm Éowyn: 1,500 premises still without power more than two weeks later

Storm Éowyn: 1,500 premises still without power more than two weeks later

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Power has so far been restored to 766,500 homes, farms, schools and businesses.
56,000 homes and businesses still without power and 460 without water

56,000 homes and businesses still without power and 460 without water

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

Several large-capacity generators are being provided by Poland and Denmark, following a request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Christina McHugh: As Storm Éowyn swept in, I prayed that the roof would remain on the house

Christina McHugh: As Storm Éowyn swept in, I prayed that the roof would remain on the house

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

We’re into day eight as I write this without power, and up to a few minutes ago, without water
‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power

‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

More than 400 technicians from abroad have arrived in Ireland to help with repairs as the ESB enters a more complex reconnection phase.
Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Éowyn

Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Éowyn

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Efforts to repair the damaged network continue into a sixth day
Storm Éowyn: Army should be called in to help vulnerable, TD says

Storm Éowyn: Army should be called in to help vulnerable, TD says

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Michael Fitzmaurice said Uisce Éireann should have been better prepared for Storm Éowyn
Irish Coast Guard airlifts alternative power supply to Inismaan following storm destruction

Irish Coast Guard airlifts alternative power supply to Inismaan following storm destruction

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

On Monday morning, the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 118 undertook the humanitarian operation.
It 'may take some time' before water services are fully restored - Uisce Éireann

It 'may take some time' before water services are fully restored - Uisce Éireann

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Power outages at treatment plants and pumping stations continue to impact on supplies across the county.
Ireland clear of weather warnings after cold snap

Ireland clear of weather warnings after cold snap

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

The bitterly cold Arctic airmass that has been affecting the country for several days will start to move away, with milder conditions developing later in the weekend.
Irish Water working to restore water in Mallow ahead of New Year's Eve night

Irish Water working to restore water in Mallow ahead of New Year's Eve night

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Uisce Éireann, previously known as Irish Water, is working to restore water to customers in parts of Mallow ahead of New Year's Eve night
Irish Water not ready to upgrade treatment plant despite sewage flow into sea

Irish Water not ready to upgrade treatment plant despite sewage flow into sea

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

There is a sewage pollution crisis in Newport, Co Mayo
Funding for cross-border project to tackle water pollution

Funding for cross-border project to tackle water pollution

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

NI Water and Uisce Éireann will work to identify where investment should be made to address pollution
Storm Bert: Status yellow wind warning for seven counties, flooding risk

Storm Bert: Status yellow wind warning for seven counties, flooding risk

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

A status yellow wind warning is in effect from 5pm for counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow
Council refuses planning permission to Uisce Éireann's Kilkee 'monstrosity' wastewater treatment plant

Council refuses planning permission to Uisce Éireann's Kilkee 'monstrosity' wastewater treatment plant

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Locals have campaigned for many years for proper wastewater treatment facilities for Kilkee, but over 80 objections were lodged against the proposed scheme for Dunlicky Rd.
Almost 40% of all water lost to leaks with Uisce Éireann set to miss leakage reduction targets

Almost 40% of all water lost to leaks with Uisce Éireann set to miss leakage reduction targets

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Almost 40 per cent of all water due to be delivered to households and non-domestic customers in 2022 was lost due to leakages, according to the findings of a new report by a State watchdog
Water out in parts of Naas today

Water out in parts of Naas today

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Works are predicted to conclude this afternoon but it will take longer for supplies to return
Uisce Éireann’s new text alert service is available to 76,000 Kildare households

Uisce Éireann’s new text alert service is available to 76,000 Kildare households

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

It will provide water supply updates and information
Criticism of Uisce Éireann following two Kildare water outages

Water out in parts of Naas until tonight

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Described as 'unplanned maintenance works'
Water will not be restored in Naas tonight

Water will not be restored in Naas tonight

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

The water outage will go into its third day
UPDATED: Water still out in some parts of Naas

UPDATED: Water still out in some parts of Naas

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Uisce Eireann say specialist teams worked through Monday and Tuesday night to excavate and repair the pipeline to ensure water could be returned as quickly as possible
UPDATED: No running water in Naas tonight

UPDATED: No running water in Naas tonight

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Surrounding townlands are also impacted
Criticism of Uisce Éireann following two Kildare water outages

Criticism of Uisce Éireann following two Kildare water outages

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Local reps are seeking that Uisce Éireann establish a dedicated helpline on weekends 
Over half a million people using 'at risk' water supplies, EPA report finds

Over half a million people using 'at risk' water supplies, EPA report finds

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The annual EPA report on drinking water showed there was 561,000 people using "at risk" water supplies in 2023, an increase from 481,000 in 2022
Challenge brought against planning permission for Monkstown apartments

Challenge brought against planning permission for Monkstown apartments

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

The proposed development is located at Dalguise, Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co Dublin
Up to 3,000 homes in Cork without water this evening

Up to 3,000 homes in Cork without water this evening

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Water service engineers have implemented a water outage on Thursday evening, from 7pm until 1am, in order to carry out repair works during off-peak hours.
Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs in range of roles

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs in range of roles

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

They will be recruiting across several departments, including roles for professionals, tradespeople, recent graduates, and skilled workers.

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