Burst pipe causes water outage in Monksland area

Athlone has been hit by another unplanned water outage today (Wednesday). 

Irish Water said the supply disruptions are the result of a burst pipe and repairs are currently being carried out. 

The Roscommon Road, Galway Road, Monksland, Iona Park, Grace Road areas are all said to be affected by the cut to supplies. 

Irish Water said the repairs to the burst pipe should be completed by 3pm today, but it could be a further 2-3 hours before water returns to the affected properties.