Water supply restored in Galway city following burst water main
It usually takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to return
25 May 2025
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Uisce Éireann crews have completed essential repair works in Galway city following a major burst on a water main at College Road yesterday evening.
Areas impacted include College Road, Wellpark Retail Park, Dublin Road, Lough Atalia Road, Glenina Heights, Fairgreen, Forster Street and surrounding areas.
Crews worked throughout the night to repair the burst, and the network is now recharging.
Uisce Éireann’s Leo O’Shea said “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the inconvenience caused by interruptions to water supply and we thank the affected customers for their patience and cooperation while we delivered these essential repair works.”
Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers on higher ground or at the end of the network.
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Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Galway city and restore water to customers affected.
The burst has been located at College Road and repairs are ongoing. Areas impacted include College Road, Wellpark Retail Park, Dublin Road, Lough Atalia Road, Glenina Heights, Fairgreen, Forster Street and surrounding areas.
Uisce Éireann’s Leo O’Shea has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible.
“We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while our works continue.”
Repairs are expected to be completed by 5am tomorrow morning, Sunday 25 May.
Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore 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.
To ensure the safety of the crews carrying out the repairs to the burst and the safety of the public, traffic management will be in place and will be clearly signposted.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page.
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