Irish Water has been described as “a shambles” by business owners in Co Cork after it was announced a boil water notice affecting 10,000 people will now be extended by up to eight months.

One of Cork’s largest towns is bracing for major upheaval after Irish Water confirmed plans to begin a major €7m combined upgrade of its water and sewer network next year.

Irish Water has received plenty of bad press but in one West Cork town it has offered one piece of good news: The ‘Clon Pong’ is gone.