Uisce Éireann has announced that Farrans Construction has been appointed to improve the water supply in Easkey.

Approximately 387 metres of ageing water mains in the village will be replaced which will improve the quality of the drinking water and stop bursts, outages and leakages in the area.

The improvement works will take place along the R297 from the Seafield Hotel to the Old Police Station and will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers.

Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager, Patricia Lowry, said: "Uisce Éireann is working hard to prioritise the delivery of a safe and secure water supply in Sligo. It is great to finally announce that the works in Easkey are set to commence in the coming weeks, which will improve drinking water quality and reduce the risk of outages from bursts now and into the future. Fewer bursts and less leakage will ensure a stronger water supply for homes and businesses in this area. We are committed to enabling communities such as Easkey, to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.

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"We understand that this type of work is inconvenient, and our crews will make every effort to minimise disruption to the local community. These works are essential to ensure Easkey’s security of supply now and into the future, with the long-term benefits far outweighing any short-term inconvenience. We thank the community for their patience and co-operation."

The works will be completed by the end of the year.