Repairs to two bursts on a water main in Cloonfad have been completed, with the network now recharging.

The breaks, located between Lowberry Cross and Cloonfad, had caused supply interruptions for customers in Cloonfad, Granlahan South and surrounding areas.

Works finished at noon and supplies are beginning to return to normal, though properties on higher ground or at the end of the network may take longer to see full service restored. To support customers, alternative water supplies will remain in place until 4pm today at St. Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad, and Cloonfad soccer pitch, Lavallyroe.

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Customers are reminded to bring their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil this water before consumption as a precaution.

Oliver McKeon of Uisce Éireann said: "Uisce Éireann acknowledges the inconvenience caused by unplanned outages and thanks customers for their patience and cooperation while these works were carried out. We regret any inconvenience caused. Typically, it takes three to four hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges."