COUNCILLORS have expressed concerns that contact with Irish Water could diminish when the utility body assumes full management of public water services in June. Mayor of Letterkenny Donal Kelly revealed how he had been asking for a face-to-face meeting with Irish Water chiefs for months but to no avail. He highlighted a string of problems that […]
Water disruption in Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions Garvanagh, Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place today until 4:30pm. Irish Water recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Boil Water Notice remains for the Rosses and Gweedore
Irish Water reminds customers on the Rosses Regional Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice remains in place. The areas affected by the Boil Water Notice include Crolly, Loughanure, Annagry, Kinncasslagh, Burtonport, Dungloe, Gweedore, Gola Island, Inishfree Island and all areas and group water schemes supplied by Crolly Water Treatment Plant. The notice was […]
Protect your water supply during the freezing weather
With the cold snap expected to continue for the next few days, Irish Water is reminding customers that there are some simple steps they can take to protect against frozen pipes and bursts – and stay safe, warm and comfortable this winter. The sub-zero temperatures in recent days have increased the number of frozen water […]
Letterkenny road due to close for 6 weeks
High Road in Letterkenny will be closed for six weeks beginning January 9, 2023. Diversions via New Line Road/Glencar Road and Market Square/Main Street will be in place. De Valera Road, Main Street and Pearse Road will also be used for diversions. Advertisement Access to the upper part of High Road can be achieved via […]
Irish Water complete works in Milford
IRISH Water has completed improvement works in Milford to replace ageing water mains. The improvement works carried out at Upper Mount Marian included the replacement of old backyard services and ageing water mains to ensure a reliable supply of good quality water to homes, eliminate existing leaks and reduce water lost to leakage. The works […]
Water pipe work to start in Oldtown area of Letterkenny
The residents of Ros Suilighe in Letterkenny will begin to see Irish Water crews busy working to improve their water supply by replacing more than 900 metres of old backyard services and ageing water mains. In some older estates, water connections typically made of iron or lead, were installed to the rear of the property, […]
Patience with Irish Water is starting to flow away
FRUSTRATION at how Irish Water responds to councillors’ concerns and the way it works with seconded council employees spilled over at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. One councillor described the situation as “nonsensical and farcical”. Cllr John O’Donnell (Pictured) had raised the issue of the main sewer in Milford and in particular on Main […]
Boil water notice remains in place in Lettermacaward
A boil water notice remains in place on the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply.
Water outages expected as work takes place in Bonagee
RESIDENTS living in the Bonagee area of Letterkenny may experience water outages on Wednesday as Irish Water carry out work on the mains. The works are being carried out as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme and could result in traffic disruptions. The scheduled works are due to take place between 9pm and 11pm […]