Uisce Éireann is continuing to experience high levels of demand in the Letterkenny area and has called on customers to conserve water and protect supply. The surge in demand for water supply has affected reservoir levels with some customers experiencing outages and low pressure. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Letterkenny to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is experiencing high levels of demand in the Letterkenny area and has called on customers to conserve water and protect supply. The surge in demand has affected reservoir levels with a number of customers experiencing outages and low pressure. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be mindful of their […]
Ballybofey-Stranorlar wastewater project is making progress
SIGNIFICANT progress is being reported by Uisce Éireann regarding a €31 million project to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, and in Ballybofey-Stranorlar. The upgraded sewerage schemes aim to improve water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by eliminating stormwater overflows, safeguarding the environment, and supporting social and economic development. The project is now reaching the […]
Ardara pupil is a winner at Green Schools Water Awards
A Donegal pupil is celebrating after being named among the prize winners at the annual An Taisce Green Schools Water Awards. The artistic Niamh Chen from St. Mary’s National School in Ardara was the Regional winner of the poster competition at the Dublin ceremony. Uisce Éireann’s Geoffrey Bourke, who presented the awards alongside An Taisce’s […]
Uisce Éireann reminds motorists of Buncrana road closure to facilitate essential works
Uisce Éireann wishes to advise motorists of a road closure in Buncrana over the weekend to ensure the safe delivery of essential works. In order to facilitate works on the Buncrana Sewer Scheme, the R238 Cockhill Road will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 2024. Locals can be assured that local […]
Disruption to some water supplies in Donegal next week
Uisce Éireann has announced disruption to water supplies in various parts of County Donegal next week due to repairs and upgrades. Works are scheduled to take place from 9:30am until 3pm on Tuesday that could impact supplies to Donegal Town, Drumsrooske, Orchard Drive, Orchard Park, and the surrounding areas. In west Donegal, also on Tuesday, […]
Uisce Éireann could face ‘corporate manslaughter’ charge – council told
UISCE ÉIREANN could be held responsible for “corporate manslaughter” if they fail to keep the country’s fire hydrants in proper working order. That was the warning from Sinn Fein councillor Gerry McMonagle when he spoke on the issue during a debate at the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting. The council had received a long-awaited reply from […]
Calls for immediate inspection of all fire hydrants
by Louise Doyle UISCE Éireann is being urged to carry out an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny. Tomorrow’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford MD will be told that an urgent probe of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny must be carried out without delay. Advertisement Councillor Gerry McMonagle will table a motion calling on the national […]
Water outages expected in Ramelton tomorrow
Uisce Eireann are advising the public of a possible water disruption in the Ramelton area tomorrow. A pump station interruption may cause supply disruptions to Gortin, Ramelton, Milford and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 9 am until 4 pm tomorrow, April 4. Donegal County Council recommend that you allow […]
Raw sewage overflowing at College Park
THE overflow of raw sewage onto footpaths and roads at College Park and the surrounding area in Letterkenny is causing a health hazard, Cllr Gerry McMonagle told Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford MD meeting. A number of residents from local residents’ associations in the area were present at the meeting. The Sinn Féin councillor called on the council […]