Uisce Éireann is restoring supply to customers in Gaoth Dobhair

Repairs are underway to fix a burst in a trunk water main in Gaoth Dobhair, which is expected to be completed by 3pm on Friday, May 22

Published 22nd May 2026, 11:59 BST Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland | Uisce Éireann Repairs are underway to fix a burst in a trunk water main in Gaoth Dobhair, which is expected to be completed by 3pm on Friday, May 22 Sign up to our Donegal Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Donegal Live within your account.

Uisce Éireann is working to restore the water supply to customers in Gaoth Dobhair and the surrounding areas following a burst in a trunk water main.

Crews are on site carrying out repair works; however, the burst is impacting supply to some homes and businesses. It is expected that repairs will be complete by 3pm this afternoon.

“We understand the inconvenience caused by an unplanned outage such as this and would like to thank customers impacted for their patience while crews carry out essential repair works,” Adrian Gillespie of Uisce Éireann said. “Every effort is being made to complete repairs as quickly and safely as possible.”

Road closure due to ‘Important investment in the Letterkenny water network’ Repairs underway to fix burst main affecting water supply in Crolly Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for the normal supply to be restored 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 as the network recharges.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

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