Uisce Éireann will carry out essential overnight repair works to protect drinking water supplies for more than 45,000 people in Drogheda and nearby communities, after crews identified a damaged section of pipeline needing urgent attention.

The repair is scheduled from 10pm on Friday, 11 September, to 6am on Saturday, 12 September, when demand is lowest, to minimise disruption. Customers in Drogheda and surrounding areas – including Clogherhead, Ganderstown, Termonfeckin, Ballymackenny, Laurence's Park, Beaulieu Village, Termonabbey, Cross Lane, Moneymore, Ballymakenny Road, Cord Road, Newfoundwell Road, Boyne, Ashfield, North Road, Lourdes, Loughboy, Trinity Street, Patrick Street, Marsh Road, Rathmullan Road, Marleys Lane, Ballsgrove Estate, Rathmullan, Haymarket, Wheaton Hall, Cedarfield, Marian Park, Platin Road, Dublin Road and Donore Industrial Estate – may experience interruptions to their supply while works are under way.

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Uisce Éireann says undertaking the job in a planned, controlled manner will significantly reduce the risk of a sudden burst and widespread unplanned disruption.

Speaking about the critical nature of the works, Uisce Éireann's Regional Operational Manager, Stephen Burke commented: "These works are essential to help protect drinking water supplies for thousands of customers across Drogheda and the surrounding area. While we recognise that any interruption to water supply is inconvenient, carrying out this repair now will help reduce the risk of a major burst and a much more significant unplanned disruption in the future.

"Our teams have been preparing extensively for this complex repair. We'll be working throughout the night to complete the works safely and restore supplies as quickly as possible. We are engaging directly with vulnerable customers and key local stakeholders to help them prepare, and we sincerely thank the community for its patience and understanding while these important works are carried out."

Full service is expected to return over the course of Saturday. However, customers on higher ground or at the end of the network may experience low pressure or intermittent supply for several hours as the system refills.