Drinking water restored to 1,500 Limerick homes

Drinking water supplies are being restored to 1,500 households in west Limerick, more than two weeks after an oil pollution incident on the River Deel resulted in widespread water restrictions.

Limerick County Council, following consultation with the HSE, last night restored the water supply but confirmed a temporary boil water notice would remain in place until early next week.

The notice applies to Foynes, Shanagolden, Askeaton, Morgans, Barrigone, Creeves, Ballysteen, Castletown and Kilcornan. A boil water notice remains in place for the Pallaskenry and Kildimo water main supply.