Uisce Éireann is progressing with essential water restrictions to help protect supply in areas of Clonakilty, Co Cork.

Overnight water restrictions will be in place between 11pm and 7am, from Tuesday 06 June until Friday 09 June. These measures have been introduced due to continued high demand for water and the ongoing low rainfall levels.

Water levels will be reviewed again on Friday morning to determine if further water supply restrictions are required.

Areas affected include the entire Clonakilty Urban Network. In particular, high ground areas such as Youghals, Cloheen, Ladys Cross, The Bypass Road, Cottage Road, Fernhill Road, The Miles, Tawnies Lower, Barrick Hill, Reenascreena, Santry North, Santry South, Inchinattin, Tullig, Carrigfadda, Glanbrack, Maulatallavally, Knocks, Threegneeves, Gortroe.

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Customers in these areas are being asked to play their part in trying to conserve water where possible. Customers on the Cape Clear Public Water Supply Scheme are also being urged to conserve water as the supply is struggling to meet demand.

Uisce Éireann's Regional Operations Lead Niall O'Riordan said: "The restrictions in Clonakilty are continuing to give the reservoirs time to replenish. They are necessary to ensure we have water supply to homes and businesses during daytime hours. I would ask that everyone in Clonakility, and in West Cork in general, continue to play their part by helping conserve water this summer. 

"While we enjoy the sunshine it is important that we all consider our water usage and look at simple yet impactful ways to conserve water. It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, but even small changes can make a significant difference – and we can all play our part. By turning off the hose and avoiding power washing we can all help ensure there is enough water to for everyone as we go through the summer. 

"For more simple ways to conserve water check out the Uisce Éireann website where our conservation calculator can help people work out how much water they are currently saving and how they can conserve even more. 

"We will continue to monitor the levels at all our 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."