Uisce Éireann will begin network upgrade works in the coming days to replace damaged water mains serving the communities of Lough Easkey and Knockacullen, aiming to cut the disruption caused by frequent bursts.

The project will see 3.2 kilometres of old mains swapped for new, more durable pipes, significantly boosting the resilience and efficiency of the local supply.

These upgrades are part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, which targets reduced water loss, improved water quality and fewer interruptions from bursts and unplanned outages.

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Construction will take place along sections of the L2702 and the L63072/R297 between Lough Easkey Water Treatment Plant and Knockacullen. The scheme also includes new individual service connections from the public main to customer property boundaries.

To safely carry out the works, sections of the route will be subject to road closures while construction is under way. Farrans Construction is delivering the project on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion expected in the summer.

Speaking about the project, Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager Patricia Lowry, said: "This important investment for communities in Lough Easkey and Knockacullen will help to secure a more reliable water supply by reducing leakage and tackling the frequent bursts that have impacted the area. Replacing ageing infrastructure is essential to improving network resilience and protecting water supplies now and into the future, and we would like to thank customers and road users for their patience while these vital works are carried out."