Uisce Éireann

Deputy Tony McCormack has demanded answers from the HSE and Uisce Eireann

Answers demanded over Tullamore Hospice and Birr water outages

Uisce Éireann confirmed that an alternative water supply is available at the Rhode Inn

Uisce Éireann crews working to repair burst watermain in Offaly

Dave Murphy, Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann

Uisce Éireann says Birr investment strengthens the local network

Deputy Clendennen raised the ongoing issue at Wednesday's Oireachtas Infrastructure Committee

'People have had enough': Report demanded following Birr water outages

Several Birr councillors and residents have vented their frustration at the water outage

'A disgrace': Huge frustration following water outage in Offaly town

Uisce Éireann confirmed on Wednesday that the remaining Water Conservation Order has now been lifted

Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted early

Timelines for Offaly a under new Uisce Éireann plan demanded

Uisce Éireann appeals to the public to continue using water responsibly

Water conservation order to be lifted in parts and extended in others

Uisce Éireann has carried out temporary repairs to the Orchard Lane pipes in the past, but these current repairs will most probably result in a permanent, positive effect.

New water pipes being installed in Birr

A Water Conservation Order is in place until 26 August nationwide

Uisce Éireann appeals for Offaly customers to use water responsibly

Temperatures are on the rise across Ireland this week

30 degree heat looms as hosepipe ban extension being considered

A tanker of water arriving in Lorrha during the second week of July to fill the area's depleted reservoir.

Large North Tipp region facing serious water infrastructure problem

The works in Pullough are part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme

Uisce Éireann to carry out leakage reduction project in Offaly village

The ban comes after one of Ireland’s largest hot spells in recent years which has put drinking water supplies under pressure

Breaking Hosepipe ban extended for entire country from Friday

Eamon McCormack O'Connell going for a morning swim in Clontarf, Dublin, in June

Wet weather could return this weekend, says Met Éireann

Uisce Éireann has said the restrictions are necessary to safeguard drinking water supplies

Hosepipe ban now in place as weather warnings issued to nine counties

Uisce Éireann say they regret any inconvenience caused as a result of the water supply disruptions

Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply to Offaly town
Traffic management is in place on the N52 at Riverwalk, opposite the service station, to facilitate the repair works
Diarmuid Shortt

Under the restrictions, the use of hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens, washing private vehicles and filling paddling pools is prohibited

Hosepipe ban hotline sparks debate on Claire Byrne show

A tanker of water arriving in Lorrha this week to fill Lorrha's depleted reservoir.

hit by drinking water shortages

The Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region proposes to abstract water from Parteen Basin, upstream of Parteen Weir on the Lower River Shannon, utilising a maximum of 2% of the long term average flow at Parteen Basin. It is proposed that the water will be treated near Birdhill, County Tipperary and treated water will then be piped 170km through counties Tipperary, Offaly and Kildare to a termination point reservoir at Peamount in County Dublin, connecting into the Greater Dublin Area water distribution network.

ACP defers decision on Shannon Pipe

This is the third water issue to hit this part of North Tipperary during the last six months.

Lorrha, Carrig, Rathcabbin hit by drinking water shortages

People in the sea at Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

High temperature warning issued for most of Ireland

People jump into the water at the Forty Foot (Niall Carson/PA)

Six-week hosepipe ban for parts of Ireland

Last April a large quantity of oil was discharged into the sewer network and subsequently detected at the Lorrha wastewater treatment plant. Last December and January the area was put under a boil water notice. Now it’s suffering a water shortage.

Lorrha, Carrig, Rathcabbin hit by drinking water shortages

The continued warm weather and seasonal demand have increased pressure on local water supplies

Essential restrictions introduced to protect water supplies in Offaly

Uisce Éireann say customers will see supplies restored within two to three hours

Uisce Éireann issue update following burst watermain in Offaly town

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Uisce Éireann are expected to provide updates on the repairs as they progress throughout the day

Uisce Éireann crews working to repair burst watermain in Offaly town
Uisce Éireann expect the repair works to be completed later today
Diarmuid Shortt

Uisce Éireann challenged on delivery and Offaly investment

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Minister urges delay to water works in period of ‘extreme heat’

One way of conserving water is to water flowers and vegetables with the contents of a Garden Water Butt rather than by mains water.

Uisce Éireann introducing overnight water restrictions in Rosenallis

Three key housing activation schemes approved for Birr and Tullamore

Work is progressing steadily on the Grand Canal Centre of Excellence at Cappincur

Work progresses on Grand Canal Craft Centre of Excellence in Tullamore

Say it with flowers! Restored village pump in Offaly looks resplendent

The proposed Shannon Pipeline has been called a 'waste of taxpayers' money'

Shannon Pipe to 'proceed to tender' but Uisce Éireann criticised

The River Shannon on the left and the Ardnacrusha canal on the right separated by Parteen weir. The Shannon Pipe will begin here.

‘Trumpian-style’ move towards Data Centres, says North Tipp Councillor

Flooding at Tyrells' Road in Tullamore earlier this year

Work at major flooding blackspot in Tullamore delayed until 2028

The Grand Canal at Ballycommon

Licensing delays affecting house building in local village

Wastewater treatment upgrade

Upgrade for Roscrea wastewater plant

A map showing the Pipeline, in blue, from Parteen.

80% of landowners sign up to Shannon Pipe

Gardaí are investigating a serious oil discharge incident at the the local water treatment plant

Garda investigation into oil spill at water plant continues

File Photo and (inset) Fianna Fáil TD Tony McCormack

Offaly residents left ‘distressed and angry’ over raw sewage ‘destroying’ local ...

Roscrea town centre - photo: D. Keegan

Roscrea's water supply no longer 'vulnerable' after €2-million investment

File Photo and (inset) Fianna Fáil TD Tony McCormack

Offaly residents left ‘distressed and angry’ over raw sewage ‘destroying’ local ...

Deputy Nolan says she is "greatly concerned" over the relationship between Irish Water and local authorities

Offaly TD 'deeply alarmed' over alleged breakdown between Uisce Éireann and loc...

Headline Exchequer surplus of 7.1 billion euro

Adrian Duffy and Gareth Dunphy of Inland Fisheries Ireland briefing LAWPRO staff on the health and conservation status of Birr’s famous Croneen trout.

Offaly is internationally famous as the home of the Croneen Trout

Adrian Duffy and Gareth Dunphy of Inland Fisheries Ireland briefing LAWPRO staff on the health and conservation status of Birr’s famous Croneen trout.

Offaly is internationally famous as the home of the Croneen Trout

Uisce Éireann’s Portfolio Manager Dave Murphy

Uisce Éireann delivers upgrade to futureproof water network in Offaly

Uisce Éireann proposes to start construction in 2028 and to be completed within five years

Major boost for Offaly as Uisce Éireann plans 'largest water project in Irish hi...

Offaly farmers gather for IFA breakfast meeting

Offaly farmers told they have responsibility for water quality

Architect's impression of a facility for the proposed Shannon to Dublin water pipeline

IFA defends deal on water pipe running through Offaly

Irish households urged to follow five steps to protect their home ahead of cold ...

Tribute paid to council and Uisce Eireann teams for response to torrential rainf...

No repeat of 'sea of sewage' scenes at flooding blackspot in Tullamore on Wednes...

Raw sewage released in Tullamore flood

Tullamore residents hit by flood said 'sea of disinfectant' needed to clean sewa...

Raw sewage released in Tullamore flood

Tullamore residents hit by flood said 'sea of disinfectant' needed to clean sewa...

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