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Uisce Éireann confirmed on Wednesday that the remaining Water Conservation Order has now been lifted

Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted early

Months-long hosepipe ban lifted early in Laois

Uisce Éireann appeals to the public to continue using water responsibly

Water conservation order to be lifted in parts and extended in others

Hosepipe ban extended in Laois for another month

Major upgrades to wastewater and sewer system planned in Laois town

Temperatures are on the rise across Ireland this week

30 degree heat looms as hosepipe ban extension being considered

The ban comes after one of Ireland’s largest hot spells in recent years which has put drinking water supplies under pressure

Breaking Hosepipe ban extended for entire country from Friday

"Every drop counts" - Laois placed under water restrictions

Many areas in Laois to be impacted by water supply disruptions

Eamon McCormack O'Connell going for a morning swim in Clontarf, Dublin, in June

Wet weather could return this weekend, says Met Éireann

Uisce Éireann has big plans.

Big growth in store for Laois town via major infrastructure project

Uisce Éireann has said the restrictions are necessary to safeguard drinking water supplies

Hosepipe ban now in place as weather warnings issued to nine counties

Under the restrictions, the use of hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens, washing private vehicles and filling paddling pools is prohibited

Hosepipe ban hotline sparks debate on Claire Byrne show

People in the sea at Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

High temperature warning issued for most of Ireland

People jump into the water at the Forty Foot (Niall Carson/PA)

Six-week hosepipe ban for parts of Ireland

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Summer weather June 24th 2026

Minister urges delay to water works in period of ‘extreme heat’
Thursday is set to be the hottest day of the week in Ireland with temperatures up to 31C in parts.
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Water restrictions in Laois finally lifted after almost a week

Water restrictions in Laois as warm weather puts pressure on supply

Water main flooded Dublin Road in Portlaoise when it burst.

Irish Water works to 'minimise' burst water main impact in Portlaoise

Water mains burst, flooding the Dublin Road in Portlaoise during the heatwave.

Big Laois water outage as Portlaoise mains pipe bursts

Reports of water outages in Laois amid scorching high temperatures

Pictured: Portlaoise wastewater treatment plant

Planning approved for major redevelopment of Laois water treatment plant

Pictured: File photo

Water and power outages may hit Laois village next week

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Boil Water Notice impacting over 1,800 people in Laois lifted after number of da...

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Over 1,800 people in Laois impacted by Boil Water Notice

The water outage notice in Mountmellickon Uisce Éireann's map.

UPDATED: Water turned off in entire Laois town affecting households, businesses ...

Pictured: Cullohill. Photo: Google Maps

Government allocates €35k to improve water supply in Laois village
Uisce Éireann to work with Laois County Council on Cullohill project
Hannah Cahill

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Major work to begin next week on water mains in Laois town

Headline Exchequer surplus of 7.1 billion euro

Uisce Éireann proposes to start construction in 2028 and to be completed within five years

Uisce Éireann confirms plan for 'largest-ever water project in Irish history'

Important phone numbers and tips for Laois people to keep safe during Storm Bram

Important phone numbers and tips for Laois people to keep safe during Storm Bram

Traffic on the bottleneck N80 through Mountmellick town centre. Photo: Leinster Express

Laois 'bypassed' for road investments - Dep Brian Stanley urges Tánaiste to keep...

Irish households urged to follow five steps to protect their home ahead of cold ...

'Risk to public health' that raw sewage is still going into Irish waterways

'Risk to public health' that raw sewage is still going into Irish waterways

'Do not consume': Waterford householders warned over high arsenic levels in wate...

'Pump failure' could impact water supply to north Louth areas

Emergency repairs underway following burst water main in Portlaoise

The one way traffic system in Mountmellick for waterworks that is set to remain after they are finished. Photo: Fodder Event Catering

Laois town to keep one way street after roadworks for trial period

Uisce Éireann give the reason for Laois town's extended road closure

Laois town's summer long Irish Water road closure to last even longer

Parnell Street, Mountmellick. Image: Google Maps

'Are they building the Taj Mahal?' Laois hairdresser questions eight week road c...

Water disruptions scheduled for busy Laois town

The orders have been issued in a bid to safeguard water supplies for essential purposes following a sharp increase in demand

ALERT: Hosepipe ban now in effect for four counties amid 'drought' warning

There has been a mixed reaction to news this week of Irish Water's €13.6m spend on the management of Co Longford's water supply network over the past two years

Laois estate without water following burst water mains in Portarlington

The orders have been issued in a bid to safeguard water supplies for essential purposes following a sharp increase in demand

ALERT: Hosepipe ban issued in four counties amid 'drought' warning

Over €0.5 million announced to improve Laois rural water and sewerage schemes

There has been a mixed reaction to news this week of Irish Water's €13.6m spend on the management of Co Longford's water supply network over the past two years

Water disruptions announced for Laois estate and main street

Uisce Éireann issues hosepipe ban for three counties amid 'sharp drop in water levels'

LIVE: Water shortage alert issued for entire country amid 28C heatwave forecast

Almost 500,000 people relying on 'at-risk' water supplies across country, warns ...

Councillors’ job is to build houses and not object to them – Tanaiste

Irish Water are carrying out essential works in the Kilcommon area on Tuesday

Laois town may be without water for most of this week

Pictured: File photo of water outage

Water disruptions to Laois town this week

Parnell Street, Mountmellick. Image: Google Maps

Delay confirmed for major road closure in Laois town

'Critical' multi-million euro Portlaoise sewage works upgrade in pipeline

No paddling pools! Hosepipe ban 'increasingly likely' in Offaly

Uisce Éireann issues hosepipe ban for three counties amid 'sharp drop in water l...

Water outage announced for Laois village next week

Uisce Éireann has lodged a planning application for Laois. Photo: Uisce Éireann

'Critical' upgrade plans for Laois Wastewater Treatment Plant