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ALERT: Burst water mains leaves homes in Kilkenny city without water until tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 7th September 2020 0

Homes in Kilkenny city will be without water supplies until tomorrow morning after a mains burst this evening. Kilkenny County Council said in an alert: “Due to a burst mains, water will be off tonight Monday 07/09/20 from 10.00pm to tomorrow Tuesday 08/09/20 6.00am. Areas affected will be trunk line fromc City, City Centre may […]

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The upside to all the rain: Hosepipe ban lifted in county Kilkenny after wetter than usual spell

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

A hosepipe ban that was in place in county Kilkenny for the past four weeks has been lifted. Irish Water has lifted the water conservation order that was imposed on June 9 following what they call “recent heavy rainfall” which has caused “improving river and ground water conditions.” The Water Conservation Order was initially issued […]

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A wee drop: Parts of Kilkenny remain in drought despite recent rain – Irish Water

By Kilkenny Now 26th June 2020 0

You’re not going to believe this but despite recent heavy rainfall, Irish Water says that the number of schemes in drought around the country has actually increased from 27 to 38. An the ones in potential drought has grown from 50 to 58 since the start of the Water Conservation Order on June 8. Four […]

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Kilkenny residents urged to conserve water as hosepipe ban comes into effect from tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 8th June 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny residents are banned from using hosepipes for the next six weeks as the country endures record drought levels. Irish Water today confirmed a National Water Conservation Order – commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban – be in place from tomorrow, June 9 until Tuesday, July 21. The band comes into effect as Met […]

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Put away the sprinkler: Hosepipe ban on the way for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 3rd June 2020 0

It is becoming “increasing likely” a hosepipe ban will be put in place in county Kilkenny as temperatures continue to soar with little rain forecast in the immediate future although temperatures are due to drop in the coming days. Irish Water has confirmed that it will have to impose a Water Conservation Order following increased […]

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Urgent call to preverse water in Kilkenny as supplies dip to drought levels

By Kilkenny Now 29th May 2020 0

Kilkenny residents are being urged to conserve water now to avoid unprecedented droughts later on in the summer. With the weather set to remain hot and settled and temperatures predicted to stay in the 20s for the foreseeable future, there are fears for the water supply in Kilkenny, which is already under pressure. Irish Water […]

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Locals urged to ease up on water as dry spell puts Kilkenny supply under pressure

By Kilkenny Now 12th May 2020 0

People in Kilkenny are being urged to conserve water as much as possible as fears rise of a water shortage as we enter summer and more and more people return to work. Irish Water has confirmed that there has been a significant increase in household water usage, with people adhering to government advice and staying […]

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Irish Water asks Kilkenny residents to conserve water and bin wipes

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2020 0

Kilkenny residents are being asked to conserve water but are being assured there will be no issues arising with the safety of the water supply. People are also being asked to bin antisceptic wipes rather than flush them down toilets, as wipes are hard to move and can block up the drains. Irish Water has […]

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Boil water notice lifted from county Kilkenny town’s water supply

By Kilkenny Now 5th March 2020 0

A boil water notice in effect for nearly four weeks at a county Kilkenny town has today been lifted. The Ballragget Public Water Supply,  which services 1,282 consumers, had been placed under a boil water notice since February 11, as a precaution due to inadequate disinfection of the water at the plant. Following consultation between […]

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Burst water main cuts off supply to county Kilkenny town and several villages

By Kilkenny Now 13th February 2020 0

A burst water mains has cut off the water supply to more than a thousand homes in county Kilkenny this morning. Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council are currently carrying out repairs to a burst water main near Thomastown. The necessary works mean there is no supply to most parts of Dangan, Carrickmourne, Inistioge, Thomastown […]