Work is set to begin to tackle leakage on the water network in the County Leitrim of Tullaghan.

Irish Water is leading the scheme, which will see over 700 metres of water mains replaced in Redbrae.

Crews will be on site in Leitrim's most northerly village in the coming days to remove the old pipework along the L6059 and the crossing with the N15. 

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Within weeks works will be complete and locals will have a much more reliable supply with the new pipework putting a stop to sporadic bursts. 

Irish Water's Networks Regional Lead Declan Cawley said: "We know the inconvenience bursts and unplanned interruptions have on homes and businesses and by replacing old water mains like these in Redbrae, Tullaghan we are reducing the possibility of disruptions to the supply.

"These works also reduce the amount of treated water being lost underground and save a valuable resource."

Temporary traffic lights will be in place in Redbrae, but areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact.