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Pat McDonagh fails in attempt to block legal costs protection for environmental group

Pat McDonagh fails in attempt to block legal costs protection for environmental group

Justice David Holland on Thursday said Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) should benefit from a protective costs order, which limits the legal costs a litigant is liable for in a court action.

Carrick-on-Shannon continues winning streak with Uisce Éireann upgrades

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Carrick-on-Shannon continues winning streak with Uisce Éireann upgrades

The works will reduce bursts, improve water quality, and strengthen the resilience of the water network for local homes and businesses.

'Horrendous stench' from burst pipe at blue flag beach in Co Meath

'Horrendous stench' from burst pipe at blue flag beach in Co Meath

A meeting between Uisce Éireann and Meath County Council has been organised for Tuesday

'Urgent' repairs underway after major water main bursts in north Dublin

'Urgent' repairs underway after major water main bursts in north Dublin

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Repairs to two bursts on Cloonfad water main completed

Repairs to two bursts on Cloonfad water main completed

Headline Exchequer surplus of €7.1bn

Headline Exchequer surplus of €7.1bn

Nearly 2,000 complaints to Uisce Éireann saying water made customers ill

Nearly 2,000 complaints to Uisce Éireann saying water made customers ill

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

Several areas of County Roscommon experiencing water problems

Several areas of County Roscommon experiencing water problems

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Uisce Éireann says it will take a number of hours to replenish the reservoir levels

Major water outage in the county

Major water outage in the county

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Uisce Éireann says every effort being made to complete this work by 8pm tonight

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

Making Waves: ‘Devine’ inspiration sets County Roscommon woman on course to safeguard Ireland’s water supply

Making Waves: ‘Devine’ inspiration sets County Roscommon woman on course to safeguard Ireland’s water supply

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

A County Roscommon woman is helping to secure Ireland’s water supply for generations to come.

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

Boil water notice lifted for thousands of customers

Boil water notice lifted for thousands of customers

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Notice has been lifted following consultation with HSE

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

Water woes for County Roscommon households

Water woes for County Roscommon households

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Burst water main causing problems

Uisce Éireann working to lift Boil Water Notice on Castlerea Public Water Supply Scheme

Uisce Éireann working to lift Boil Water Notice on Castlerea Public Water Supply Scheme

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

All customers on the Castlerea Public Water Supply Scheme are advised to boil their water before use until further notice.

Boil water notice issued for 4,403 customers in Castlerea area

Boil water notice issued for 4,403 customers in Castlerea area

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

The decision was taken on Friday night following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

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

Water supply returning to parts of the county impacted by recent outages

Water supply returning to parts of the county impacted by recent outages

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Customers are being urged to conserve water as reservoirs replenish

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

Plans for €30m water treatment plant upgrade confirmed

Plans for €30m water treatment plant upgrade confirmed

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

This upgrade will increase production capacity by approximately 70%

Uisce Éireann calls on Roscommon customers to sign up for free text alerts

Uisce Éireann calls on Roscommon customers to sign up for free text alerts

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

To date over 250,000 people have signed up to the service, and are benefiting from up-to-the-minute information about their water supply.

Two water supply schemes in County Roscommon under 'significant pressure'

Two water supply schemes in County Roscommon under 'significant pressure'

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Customers are being asked to conserve water and protect supply

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.

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

Water supplies in several areas of County Roscommon ‘under pressure’

Water supplies in several areas of County Roscommon ‘under pressure’

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Supplies in many parts of County Roscommon running low

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

More reliable water supply on the way for County Roscommon village

More reliable water supply on the way for County Roscommon village

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

A road closure will be necessary to facilitate the works

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.

Boil Water notice remains in place for Castlerea customers

Boil Water notice remains in place for Castlerea customers

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

The notice was issued last Saturday

Boil Water Notice issued for Castlerea supply

Boil Water Notice issued for Castlerea supply

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

4,400 customers are impacted by the notice

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.

Boil Water Notice on Castlerea Public Water Supply lifted

Boil Water Notice on Castlerea Public Water Supply lifted

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

The notice was issued last Sunday following Storm Éowyn

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.

Water supply issues impacting County Roscommon following Storm Éowyn

Water supply issues impacting County Roscommon following Storm Éowyn

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Crews are assessing the full impact of the storm and are working to ensure all customers have a normal water supply

Issues with treatment plant causing water problems in North Roscommon

Uisce Éireann urges customers in the county to conserve water

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Uisce Éireann said it regrets any inconvenience to customers

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.