Overnight water restrictions by consumers supplied by the Cairnhill reservoir have been lifted with immediate effect.

The areas which were affected by these night-time restrictions were; Derrynacross; Cornafunshin; Kilmahon; Letterggeeragh; Lettergullion; Crowdrumman; Brocklagh; Monaduff; Gaigue; Derawley; Dooroc; Cartrongolan; Drumlish area (not village); Sliabh Cairbe Estate, Drumlish Village; Cairn Hill View Estate, Drumlish Village; Cairn Hill View estate; Lettergonnell; Carrickateane; Derreenavoggy; Aghamore Upper; Aghacordrinan; Molly; Gelshagh; Lislea; Aghakilmore; Soran Road; Drumnacooha; Esker South; Clontumpher; Aghaboy; Enybegs and surrounding areas.

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Paraic Joyce, Irish Water, said: "The restrictions were necessary to ensure a continuous daily water supply was available for residents and businesses for hygiene and other essential purposes. Thankfully water levels at the reservoirs have recovered to a sufficient level to maintain a continuous water supply to customers. The restrictions were necessary due to a major leak on the network, which caused the reservoir levels to drop significantly which left us in a situation where demand for water exceeded the amount of water that was available. Irish Water and Longford County Council will continue to monitor and maintain the supply for our customers in the area."