Repair crews continue work to restore Newport water supply

Uisce Éireann crews are continuing essential repair works to restore normal water supplies to homes and businesses across Newport and the surrounding districts. Following an operational issue at the local water treatment plant, teams have made significant progress throughout the day while remaining on site to complete the necessary tasks safely.

Homes in Birdhill, Ballina, Ballinahinch, Newport Town, and nearby areas may still face interruptions this evening and into tomorrow. The utility provider expects a full supply to return by tomorrow evening, though properties at the end of the network or on higher ground might experience a slightly longer restoration period as reservoirs gradually refill.

To assist residents during this disruption, alternative water supplies remain available at three specific locations: opposite Sullivan’s Pub on Main Street in Newport Town, on Cork Road at the Glencree Housing Estate, and adjacent to the carpark at Ballina Riverside pool. Customers are reminded to bring their own containers when collecting water from tankers and to boil it before consumption as a precautionary measure. Uisce Éireann’s customer services manager, Pierce Faherty, thanked the community for their patience while crews work to resolve the situation.