Published: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 1:59 PM

Last updated: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 3:05 PM

Water supply disruptions on Athlone's westside

BREAKING: Westside Athlone water problems to last WHOLE weekend

Published: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 1:59 PM

Last updated: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 3:05 PM

Irish Water has announced that essential works will disrupt water supplies for the entire weekend in parts of Athlone's urban westside.

The works from 11am today (Friday) until 9am Monday will see disruptions to supply and low pressure in Connaught Street and surrounding areas.

Irish Water said water tankers will be available for that period at Val Beaumont's public house on Connaught Street.

It has advised people to boil water from the water tanker provided before use.

More details later.

Published: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 1:59 PM

Last updated: Fri 6 Apr 2018, 3:05 PM

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