Cutting out the outages! New water pipes planned for Longford village

At the end of April, 2km of new pipes will be installed in Newtowncashel, running from the Church of the Blessed Virgin through to the village along the L1150. The work will be completed by the end of June

Published 9th Apr 2026, 17:57 BST At the end of April, 2km of new pipes will be installed in Newtowncashel, running from the Church of the Blessed Virgin through to the village along the L1150. The work will be completed by the end of June Sign up to our Longford 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 Longford Live within your account.

The community of Newtowncashel is set to get a more reliable water supply thanks to installation of new pipes to replace the existing system which has been prone to bursts and leaks, and the cause of supply interruptions as well as the loss of treated drinking water.

Uisce Éireann today confirmed they are "getting underway with works" to replace old and damaged water mains in the area.

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From the Church of the Blessed Virgin through to Newtowncashel Village along the L1150, the Uisce Éireann crews will be installing almost 2km of new, modern piping which aims to strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses.

The works are due to commence towards the end of April and are expected to be completed by the end of June.

Local Councillor Martin Skelly welcomed the new system and said it will give the community of Newtowncashel a greater confidence in their water supply.

Also welcoming the project was Dave Murphy of Uisce Éireann who highlighted the benefits of upgrades.

He said, “every pipe we replace is guided by one clear goal: providing a water supply people can count on. These improvements make a difference every single day, in every tap, home and throughout the community."

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"By focusing on delivering a more reliable supply, we’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient water service for the people of Newtowncashel, now and for generations to come.”

Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or visit the Water Supply Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website for regular updates.

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