Contractor Shareridge is to begin work to improve the local water supply in Ennistymon, Co Clare, ahead of the Irish Open golf tournament in Lahinch this summer.

Work will involve replacing more than 500 metres of ageing water mains with new plastic pipes.

The project will take place along the public road between the N67 junction at the Kerry Agri Farm Store and the Main Street/Lahinch road junction.

It is being delivered on behalf of Irish Water and Clare County Council, with working getting underway on Monday 25 March.

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Gerry O'Donnell, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead, said: "As they get older, some pipes have a high level of leakage as well as being subject to frequent bursts. Replacing the old, damaged pipes will help us to safeguard the water supply for the Ennistymon area. The new water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages. These improvements to the water network are essential in providing a safe, secure and reliable water supply, now and into the future."

As well as reducing leakage in the area, the project will also facilitate work to overlay local roads before the Irish Open.

The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will be played at Lahinch Golf Club from 04-07 July.

(CM)