The water network in Cork city has been improved with the replacement of a critical valve on a trunk main.

Works on Old Youghal Road took slightly longer than anticipated which may result in low pressure or no supply for a small number of customers this morning, 25 May, as the network replenishes.

Areas possibly impacted: Old Youghal Road, The Glen, St Lukes, Ballyvolane, Ballyhooly Road, Mayfield, Montenotte, Tivoli, Lotabeg, Silversprings and Rathcooney.

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Pat Britton, Water Operations Lead for Irish Water, said: "The works to strengthen the water network in the area were completed but took slightly longer than expected. Most customers water supply will have returned already, but some will be restored this morning as the network replenishes. 

"As the water supply returns, there may be some temporary discolouration of water and occasionally issues such as internal airlocks. For helpful tips on what to do following an outage, including clearing airlocks, visit the Irish Water website at www.water.ie.

"Irish Water understands the inconvenience this may have caused and we thank customers for their patience while we completed these essential works."