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Uisce Éireann expects to repair ‘major’ burst water main in Dublin city by 2am
Water supply has been impacted for customers in Camden St, Clanbrassil St, Harcourt St, and the South Circular Road.
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Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 1, 2026
Water works in Abbeyfeale underway
UISCE Éireann has commenced works replacing old and damaged water mains in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick. The works, currently being carried out by Ward and Burke on behalf of Uisce Éireann, are expected to be completed in October. The water utility will be carrying out works along Main Street, Killarney Road, and Colbert Terrace, installing over [] The post Water works in Abbeyfeale underway appeared first on Limerick Post.
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Eunews
· Jun 30, 2026
Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF
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The Standard
· Jun 28, 2026
Union under pressure from ‘rising pro-independence tide’ – Mary-Lou McDonald
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Irish Mirror
· Jul 11, 2026
'End of an era' as beloved Dublin city centre pub announces shock closure
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· Jul 8, 2026
Restoration work begins at Belfast’s Assembly Rooms
Restoration work begins at Belfast's Assembly Rooms
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Related coverage for "Uisce Éireann expects to repair ‘major’ burst water main in Dublin city by 2am": Limerick Post Newspaper — Water works in Abbeyfeale underway. RTÉ News — All-Ireland SFC semi-final draw updates. Eunews — Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF. The Standard — Union under pressure from ‘rising pro-independence tide’ – Mary-Lou McDonald. Irish Mirror — 'End of an era' as beloved Dublin city centre pub announces shock closure. Irish News — Restoration work begins at Belfast’s Assembly Rooms