Drought status on Aran's smallest island as country's water supplies face pressure after dry winter and spring

Levels in many water sources were significantly lower than normal for the time of year following a drier-than-average autumn, winter, and spring. On top of this, fine weather led to an increase in demand

There is an official drought status in Inisheer as a result of low rainfall levels over the winter months.

Signs are emerging of water shortages, with Uisce Éireann appealing to the public in Inisheer (the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands) and in parts of West Tipperary to conserve water.

There is an official drought status in Inisheer as a result of low rainfall levels over the winter months. And the Galtee Regional Water Supply in Co Tipperary remains under significant pressure, due to increased demand combined with the long-term effects of a dry autumn, winter, and spring.