Several businesses left without water on Francis Street due to burst pipe

Ruby’s is one of the businesses worst affected by the burst pipe

A burst water main has left a number of businesses in the Francis Street area of Dundalk without water just a week before Christmas.

The problem arose after a pipe was burst by Irish Water workers, with businesses notified of the problem this morning.

Irish Water insist the problem will be rectified by 7pm this evening but this is likely to cause major problems for the likes of Ruby’s Tea Rooms and, in particular, hair salons Déjà vu and The Hair Shop who rely heavily on water for their day-to-day trade.

Water set to be restored to Blackrock, Dromiskin and Castlebellingham by 8pm

Large areas of Blackrock, Dromiskin, and Castlebellingham remain without water today due to a burst water main that occurred yesterday.

Irish Water has been dealing with the problem since it occurred yesterday morning with water pressure extremely low in these areas, particularly around the Golf Links Road and Fane Bridge areas.

Irish Water has apologised for any inconvenience caused and insist that the proper service is expected to be restored by 8pm this evening.

Water supply switched off in Greenacres

Greenacres

Residents in the Greenacres estate, off the Avenue Road, will be without water until at least 2pm today.

Irish Water has confirmed that there is a burst water main in the estate and the supply has been switched off to facilitate repair work.

Apologies have been expressed to anyone adversely affected.