Local works enable future growth for Edgeworthstown community

At Uisce Éireann, we’re committed to providing a reliable water supply for everyone in the community. To help make that happen, we’re getting underway with works to replace old water mains on the Farraghroe Road, Co. Longford.

From the L1050 Killoe Glebe junction along the Farraghroe Road to the Glennagh junction with the L1090/L1088 our crews will be installing over 5.3 kms of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses while enabling growth and development in the local community.

The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water, a valuable resource we all depend on.  

Welcoming the project, Dave Murphy of Uisce Éireann said that these upgrades will help stop leakage and give the communities in Farraghroe and Edgeworthstown greater confidence in their water supply for years to come.  

“Every pipe we replace is guided by one clear goal: providing a water supply people can count on. These improvements make a difference every single day, in every tap, home and throughout the community. By focusing on delivering a more reliable supply, we’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient water service for the people of Farraghroe and Edgeworthstown now and for generations to come.”  

Works will begin in early October and will include installing new water service connections from the public water main on the road to customers’ property boundaries and linking them to the customers’ water supply.  

The project is being delivered by Shareridge Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann with completion expected in Spring 2027.  

Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or visit the Water Supply Updates section of our website for regular updates.

We have measures in place to keep disruption to an absolute minimum but to protect the public and our crews, a traffic management system will be in place during the works. The upgrade will necessitate a road closure from Monday 5 October 2026 until Monday 16 November 2026 on the Farraghroe Road with a clearly routed diversion in place. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.  

This project is one example of how Uisce Éireann works every day to reduce leaks. With more than 65,000 km of underground pipes nationally- enough to circle the earth one and a half times - fixing leaks can be complicated. Many are hidden, but we are making progress: National leakage is now at its lowest level ever, reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36% today.

To learn more, visit our National Leakage Reduction Programme page. 

Customers can stay informed about their local water service by checking the supply and service section of our website, checking our live feed at X @IWCare, or signing up to receive real-time text updates. Our customer care team is also available 24/7 at 1800 278 278.