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# Water Outage

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May 2023
# Water Outage
Irish Water repair burst pipe that caused major water outages in Dublin yesterday
Regional Asset Operations Manager with Irish Water told Morning Ireland that a fitting on top of the pipe, that was laid 40 years ago, was “sheared off”.
A significant and high-pressure water main has been repaired after it burst in Dublin's south inner city yesterday.
Irish Water said yesterday that services would resume today, once pressure has built up in the pipe properly.
An Operations Manager told Morning Ireland that a fitting on top of the pipe was “sheared off”.
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May 26th 2023, 9:50 AM
# Water Outage
Over 40,000 properties without water as burst main causes outage across parts of Dublin
Irish Water said they cannot confirm a time for full return of service to all customers due to many factors.
Crews are reconfiguring the network to maintain customers’ supplies where possible.
Irish Water said the repairs are complex due to the location of the dig and the presence of other underground services.
The Irish Water customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
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May 25th 2023, 10:19 PM
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# Water Outage
'I'm undergoing chemotherapy. I'm supposed to live in a germ-free environment': How the water outages are impacting residents
Though restrictions have completely been lifted, residents say water outrages are becoming a common problem in the area.
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Jun 12th 2018, 12:05 AM
# Water Outage
Old pipes are making it more difficult to restore the water to Drogheda and east Meath
A normal supply is expected to be restored on Thursday.
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Jul 24th 2017, 8:29 PM
# Aran Islands
'Unseasonably dry weather' to blame for ramping up of water restrictions
Starting tonight, water restrictions will be extended on the Aran Islands from 9pm to 8am on a daily basis.
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May 30th 2017, 12:55 PM
# Running low
'Tourists won't be able to take a shower' - Aran Island locals worried as water restrictions kick in
Starting tonight, water restrictions will be imposed on Inis Oirr from 11pm to 7am on a daily basis.
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May 9th 2017, 3:32 PM