Work under way to repair burst water main on Headford Road
Tue, Jun 09, 2026
Uisce Éireann has said it is responding to a burst water main on the Headford Road in Galway city, which is impacting supply in the surrounding areas.
Households in Tirellan Heights, Sandyvale Lawn, Castlelawn Heights, and along the Headford Road from Claddagh Minerals to Tirellan Heights may be experiencing low pressure or supply disruptions as a result of this burst.
Those in Ballinfoyle Park, Cluain Riocard, Bothar an Choiste, Baile an Choiste, Sceilig Ard and Ballinfoyle Mews may also be impacted.
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