ESB teams working with Uisce Éireann on repairs near utility pole
17:00, 23 Oct 2026Updated 17:04, 23 Oct 2026
Uisce Éireann workers (stock)
A water mains burst west of Cork city has been made more “complex” by its proximity to a utility pole, Uisce Éireann has said.
Customers and businesses in the Model Farm Road area have been warned of potential disruptions to their water supply this evening, ahead of Storm Boela making landfall. Uisce Éireann crews are working closely with teams from the ESB. Uisce Éireann said: “Every effort is being made to restore normal service as quickly and safely as possible.”
They added that an alternative water supply will be made available from 6pm this evening at the Hilton Estate. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
ESB crews have already been busy at work today, restoring power for thousands of homes in Cork after Storm Austen struck last night.
Michael Bell of Uisce Éireann, said: “We understand how inconvenient an unexpected water outage can be. Our main priority is fixing this burst safely and returning a normal supply to all our customers. We really appreciate everyone in the community bearing with us while our crews get water back to homes and businesses.
“We have reconfigured parts of the water network to restore water supply to most areas but some households are still without water. Repair works are continuing and are expected to be completed by 4pm tomorrow, 24 October. Once repairs have been completed, water supplies will return gradually over the following hours. Customers in higher-lying areas or at the ends of the network may experience a longer wait while the water network refills.”
To keep crews and the public safe while repairs are underway, traffic management measures will be in place and clearly signposted. Uisce Éireann thanked local residents and road users for their cooperation.
Registered vulnerable customers receive direct communications from Uisce Éireann for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Customers can receive local updates by signing up to our free text alert service using their Eircode and mobile number. Updates are also available through the company’s website, social media channels and customer care team, which is available 24 hours a day on 1800 278 278.
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