Night-time water restrictions are set to be in reintroduced in areas of Clonakilty following a recent period of hot water.

The warm conditions and low rainfall levels have resulted in restrictions to give the reservoir time to replenish and prevent against insufficient water supply to homes and businesses during the daytime.

The restrictions will be in place from tonight, 30 August, from 11pm until 7am until further notice.

Areas affected include the entire Clonakilty Urban Network and Foxhall Network. High ground and the extremities of the networks would be greatest affected, like Youghals, Cloheen, Ladys Cross, The Bypass Road, Cottage Road, Fernhill Road, The Miles, Tawnies Lower, and Barrick Hill. These areas will experience a reduction in pressure and flow during the restricted period.

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A Water Conservation Order has been introduced in West Cork where there are severe water supply issues due to increased demand and Irish Water would again urge communities to play their part in conserving water.

Niall O'Riordan, Operations Lead with Irish Water, said: "Unfortunately, we must take the decision to continue with the night time restrictions as demand continues to increase along with the continuation of dry weather. Irish Water understands the inconvenience the restrictions will cause on the people of Clonakilty, but it is necessary to maintain reservoir levels and ensure a sufficient water supply to homes and businesses during normal working hours.

"We would again like to thank the people of Cork for their support in conserving water, particularly during the ongoing dry weather we are all enjoying this Summer. West Cork water levels in particular are very vulnerable, and we strongly urge everyone to play their part in conserving water. By reducing the water used, we can all help ensure there is enough water for everyone as we go through the rest of the Summer and into Autumn."

Irish Water will continue to monitor the levels at all supplies over the coming weeks and months and take any actions that may be necessary to maintain supplies, including communicating about localised issues as they arise.