Uisce Éireann

Works are underway by Uisce Eireann to improve water pressure and strengthen water supplies in North Drogheda

Works to strengthen Drogheda water supply welcomed

Previous flooding at Cluan Enda in Dundalk (Photo: Arthur Kinahan)

Taoiseach questioned on wastewater treatment in Dundalk

The report also raises concerns about wastewater infrastructure in Dundalk

EPA report highlights discharge of untreated sewage in Louth

The report also raises concerns about wastewater infrastructure in Dundalk

EPA report highlights discharge of untreated sewage in Louth

Louth TD set to discuss water supply issues with Uisce Eireann CEO

An Coimisiún Pleanála will be holding the oral hearing on Thursday

Oral Hearing tomorrow on CPO of lands in north Louth

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

Sarah Hegarty of Birdwatch Ireland posing with the fatberg in Lahinch

Louth pupils invited to enter Think Before You Flush competition

Sarah Hegarty of Birdwatch Ireland posing with the fatberg in Lahinch

Louth pupils invited to enter Think Before You Flush competition

The River Boyne in Drogheda

Uisce Éireann says planned water outage necessary for Drogheda

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú and Cllr Sionainn McCann at the Naomh Malachi GFC clubrooms ahead of their meeting with residents about water outages in the area

People in north Louth ‘rightly angry’ about summer water outages

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú and Cllr Sionainn McCann at the Naomh Malachi GFC clubrooms ahead of their meeting with residents about water outages in the area

People in north Louth ‘rightly angry’ about summer water outages

Uisce Éireann confirms date for lifting of Water Conservation Order for Louth

Date for lifting of Water Conservation Order for Louth confirmed

Uisce Éireann appeals to the public to continue using water responsibly

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

Uisce Eireann On site collaboration

Uisce Éireann submits plan for water supply upgrade in Meath and Louth

Uisce Eireann On site collaboration

Uisce Éireann submits plan for water supply upgrade in Meath and Louth

Temperatures are on the rise across Ireland this week

30 degree heat looms as hosepipe ban extension being considered
Uisce Éireann has said they are ‘monitoring all supplies across the country’
Lili Lonergan

Uisce Éireann has broken ground on a €12 million upgrade to Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant

Ground broken on €12 million upgrade water treatment plant in Louth

Louth residents using watering cans in the shower amid water concerns

Louth residents using watering cans in the shower amid water concerns

Uisce Eireann says that recent interruptions to water supply in Dunbin have been the result of a series of unrelated operational incidents

Causes of water supply disruptions in north Louth revealed

Uisce Eireann says that recent interruptions to water supply in Dunbin have been the result of a series of unrelated operational incidents

Causes of water supply disruptions in north Louth revealed

Residents in Shelagh hit with seventh water outage since June

North Louth residents hit with seventh water outage since June

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

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

This week's Dundalk Democrat front page

This week's Dundalk Democrat front page: Cooley water restrictions

People in the sea at Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

High temperature warning issued for most of Ireland
A hosepipe ban also kicks in from Thursday for parts of the country.
Gráinne Ní Aodha, Press Association

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

Six-week hosepipe ban for parts of Ireland

Tullyallen Reservoir Cleaning Finalised

Uisce Éireann steps up reservoir cleaning across Louth

Uisce Éireann appeals to users in the Cooley Peninsula to conserve water

Uisce Éireann appeals to users in north Louth to conserve water

Uisce Éireann appeals to users in the Cooley Peninsula to conserve water

Uisce Éireann appeals to users in north Louth to conserve water

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'

Tullyallen Reservoir Cleaning Finalised

Uisce Éireann steps up reservoir cleaning across Louth

The Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant

EPA says upgrades still needed at two Louth drinking water supplies

The Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant

EPA says upgrades still needed at two Louth drinking water supplies

Summer weather June 24th 2026

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

Water supply returning to over 6,000 customers in Drogheda

Water supply returning to 6,000 customers in Louth after repair works

To support locals, alternative water supplies will be available from 5pm today at Kilcurly National School and Sheelagh National School in Courtbane.

Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in north Louth

IFI CEO Dr Eamonn Kelly and Minister Timmy Dooley TD at the River Glyde on Friday

Minister Dooley visits site of the fish-kill on River Glyde in Louth

Deceased fish recovered from River Glyde

Source of pollution Louth river identified as agricultural discharge

Users in Hackballscross, Rassan, Shelagh and Annavacky were without water for up to two days as Uisce Éireann continues to deal with serious pumping problems, largely caused by the extreme heat.

Call for cross-border water connection as backup supply in north Louth

Users in Hackballscross, Rassan, Shelagh and Annavacky were without water for up to two days as Uisce Éireann continues to deal with serious pumping problems, largely caused by the extreme heat.

Call for cross-border water connection as backup supply in north Louth

Repairs in north Louth began yesterday morning and continued throughout the day before water supply gradually returned to impacted homes and businesses overnight.

Uisce Éireann issue update on major pipe burst in Louth

Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst to a water main in the Cooley area

Uisce Éireann crews repairing major burst water main in Louth

The company say a programme of proactive network flushing will commence next week to help get ahead of the issue. These targeted flushing works will be carried out on a phased basis over an eight week

Uisce Éireann to begin eight-week flushing programme to tackle water discolourat...

The company say a programme of proactive network flushing will commence next week to help get ahead of the issue. These targeted flushing works will be carried out on a phased basis over an eight week

Summer water flushing programme begins across Dundalk to tackle discolouration

Bay Estate following Storm Chandra

Uisce Éireann criticised as major plans for Bay Estate revealed

Bay Estate following Storm Chandra

Uisce Éireann criticised as major plans for Bay Estate revealed

Image shared by Cllr Kelly of the unfinished works at Maxwell Row/St Nicholas Avenue

Unfinished works on Dundalk street "an accident waiting to happen"

Louth supply to be affected by Irish Water works at Greenmount

Overnight works may disrupt water in Louth areas

Major upgrades taking place to Drogheda's water infrastructure

"An opportunity has been missed" - Louth TD 'bewildered' by Government oppositio...

"An opportunity has been missed" - Louth TD 'bewildered' by Government oppositio...

"Damning indictment" - Cllr says some border areas in Louth are left without run...

"Damning indictment" - Cllr says some border areas in Louth are left without run...

The Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant

“Discolured drinking water to come to an end in Dundalk” – Louth TD