Urgent: Kilkenny Water Supply Disrupted by Major Main Burst

URGENT UPDATE: A significant water main burst in Kilkenny is disrupting water supply to homes and businesses in Troyswood, Thornback, Threecastles, Freshford, and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann crews are actively working to repair the damage, with normal supply expected to resume by approximately 3 PM on Monday, July 21.

Residents and businesses are feeling the immediate impact as the burst affects daily activities. An alternative water supply is being provided at The Square in Freshford until 10 PM tonight, and again from 7 AM tomorrow morning. Customers are advised to bring their own containers for water collection and to boil water before consumption as a precaution.

To ensure the safety of both repair crews and the public, traffic management will be implemented in the affected areas, with clear signage in place. Following repairs, it typically takes three to four hours for normal water supply to return to all customers, particularly those on higher ground or at the end of the network.

For ongoing updates, residents can refer to the water supply and services section of the Uisce Éireann website using reference number: KIL00096193. This situation is developing, and further updates will be provided as repairs progress.

Stay informed and share this urgent news with your community to ensure everyone is aware of the ongoing water supply disruptions.