Disruption after water mains burst in Mayo town

UISCE Éireann crews are responding to a burst on a water main in Crossmolina which is impacting supply to customers in the town this morning.

Approximately 100 Uisce Éireann customers in the Abbeytown and Churchfield areas of Crossmolina may be experiencing supply disruptions this morning as a result of this burst.

Crews have located the source of the burst and are currently commencing their repairs.

Crews responded to a burst at a nearby location on Sunday. That burst was repaired and normal supply restored from 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon but unfortunately the main has burst again this morning.

Uisce Éireann water network operations manager Colette Scahill said crews will complete their repairs as quickly as possible in order to restore normal supply.

“Our crews have successfully located the source of this burst and are currently beginning repair works,” she said.

“Unfortunately, often when repairs are made to one section of water main, it can place increased pressure on a nearby section and lead to a burst.

“We acknowledge the frustration that persistent bursts on the network can cause for impacted customers, and we thank residents and businesses in Crossmolina for their understanding as we work to resolve the issue.”