Clare County Council is this evening arranging to provide water from static standpipes at strategic locations in Ennis and Shannon.
Demand for water in Clare has increased by approximately 20 per cent with most of the Council’s water treatment plants at or near production capacity. The ongoing cold spell of weather has led to water pipes been frozen at various locations, particularly within private housing schemes and individual properties, resulting in water shortages.
Tankers are delivering water throughout Ennis and Shannon and this will continue for the rest of the evening until 7pm. In addition static standpipes will provide water at strategic locations in Ennis and Shannon and will be in operation from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow Sunday and until further notice.
Ennis
• Gort Road Industrial Estate
• Cahercalla Estate, Kilrush Road
• White Park, Cappahard, Tulla Road
• Clarecastle Church
Shannon
• Fire Station
• Shannon Lodge Hotel, Ballycasey
• Drumgeely Shops near the Crossroads Inn
The Council has today established a dedicated number (087-6377770) to deal with water related queries. The helpline will be in operation until 8pm this evening and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow Sunday. Members of the public who have non-water emergencies should call 087-4169496.
Over 550 kilometres of County Clare’s road network are being salted and gritted on a daily basis. Clare County Council said that that National Primary and Secondary Roads, along with heavily trafficked Regional routes, will continue to be treated as freezing conditions are expected to last into the early days of next week. The Council confirmed that it has sufficient rock salt supplies at present to continue current gritting operations until early next week.
The Council is advising road users to exercise extreme caution on all routes, especially secondary roads. Members of the public are also advised to avoid walking on frozen water surfaces such as lakes and ponds. People are reminded to check on older people, people living alone, people with disabilities and other vulnerable people, as the cold spell continues. Residents in housing estates are encouraged to clear their driveways and footpaths.
Meanwhile, the Council has delivered supplies of quarry grit to 48 locations throughout the County. It has reported that supplies are being heavily used by many communities to treat local roads and footpaths.
Locations of Grit Supplies:
East Clare
- GAA Pitch Killaloe
- Garronboy Chapel
- Kealderra Road, O'Callaghans Mills
- Clonloumn Cross, O'Callaghans Mills
- Killuran Cemetery, O'Callaghans Mills
- Fermoyle Cross, R465
- De Courceys Bridge, Griffin’s Cross, Clonlara
- Car Park, Truagh Church, R471
- Car Park, Killanena Church
- Car Park, Feakle Graveyard
- Quarry, Glendree Cross, Feakle
- Quarry, Noonans Cross, Flagmount
- Car Park, Lower Main Street, Tulla
West Clare
- Old Creamery, Coolmeen Road, Kildysart
- Side road adjacent to Talty's Joinery, Lissycasey
- Marina Car Park, Kilrush
- Old Creamery, Cooraclare
- Car Park, Kilmihil
- East End Car Park, Kilkee
- The Square, Carrigaholt
- Sean Crowleys yard opposite L & M Keating, Kilmihil
- Bogdale House, Lisroe, Kilmaley
- Boree Log, Lissycasey
- Coore Church
North Clare
- GAA Pitch Car Park, Miltown Malbay
- GAA Pitch Car Park, Inagh
- Kilnaboy Grave Yard, Chip Dump
- GAA Pitch Car Park, Carron
- Church Car Park, Ballyvaughan
- Church Car Park, Ruan
- Public Car Park, Lisdoonvarna
- Crag Car Park, Lahinch
- The Square, Kilfenora
- Ardnaculla, Ennistymon
Shannon Area and South Clare
- Lemenagh Cemetery
- Entrance to Cratloe Woods on Gallows Hill, Cratloe
- Entrance to Forestry at Coolycasey Cross on the Sixmilebridge to Clonlara Road
- Oatfield Church off the Sixmilebridge to Clonlara Road
Ennis West
- Caherbannagh Creamery
- Fork of road at Bushypark
- Community Centre Car Park, Kilmaley
- Community Centre, Kilnamona
- Behind Considine’s Pub, Barefield
Ennis East
- Ballyea Church
- Clarecastle Car Park
- Quin-Latoon Road at Maigh Dara Housing Estate
- Clooney Church
Members of the public seeking advice pertaining to non-water emergencies should contact their Local Area Office during office hours (9am-5pm). For out-of-office hours emergencies, persons may contact the Council’s emergency telephone 087-4169496. Clare County Council’s website www.clarecoco.ie also is updated on a daily basis.
Local Area Office contact details:
• Ennis area office - (065) 6869534
• Ennistymon area office - (065) 7071017
• Kilrush area office - (065) 9051047
• Scariff area office - (061) 640815
• Shannon area office - (061) 362319
• Clare County Council Corporate Headquarters - (065) 6846337
Demand for water in Clare has increased by approximately 20 per cent with most of the Council’s water treatment plants at or near production capacity. The ongoing cold spell of weather has led to water pipes been frozen at various locations, particularly within private housing schemes and individual properties, resulting in water shortages.
Tankers are delivering water throughout Ennis and Shannon and this will continue for the rest of the evening until 7pm. In addition static standpipes will provide water at strategic locations in Ennis and Shannon and will be in operation from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow Sunday and until further notice.
Ennis
• Gort Road Industrial Estate
• Cahercalla Estate, Kilrush Road
• White Park, Cappahard, Tulla Road
• Clarecastle Church
Shannon
• Fire Station
• Shannon Lodge Hotel, Ballycasey
• Drumgeely Shops near the Crossroads Inn
The Council has today established a dedicated number (087-6377770) to deal with water related queries. The helpline will be in operation until 8pm this evening and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow Sunday. Members of the public who have non-water emergencies should call 087-4169496.
Over 550 kilometres of County Clare’s road network are being salted and gritted on a daily basis. Clare County Council said that that National Primary and Secondary Roads, along with heavily trafficked Regional routes, will continue to be treated as freezing conditions are expected to last into the early days of next week. The Council confirmed that it has sufficient rock salt supplies at present to continue current gritting operations until early next week.
The Council is advising road users to exercise extreme caution on all routes, especially secondary roads. Members of the public are also advised to avoid walking on frozen water surfaces such as lakes and ponds. People are reminded to check on older people, people living alone, people with disabilities and other vulnerable people, as the cold spell continues. Residents in housing estates are encouraged to clear their driveways and footpaths.
Meanwhile, the Council has delivered supplies of quarry grit to 48 locations throughout the County. It has reported that supplies are being heavily used by many communities to treat local roads and footpaths.
Locations of Grit Supplies:
East Clare
- GAA Pitch Killaloe
- Garronboy Chapel
- Kealderra Road, O'Callaghans Mills
- Clonloumn Cross, O'Callaghans Mills
- Killuran Cemetery, O'Callaghans Mills
- Fermoyle Cross, R465
- De Courceys Bridge, Griffin’s Cross, Clonlara
- Car Park, Truagh Church, R471
- Car Park, Killanena Church
- Car Park, Feakle Graveyard
- Quarry, Glendree Cross, Feakle
- Quarry, Noonans Cross, Flagmount
- Car Park, Lower Main Street, Tulla
West Clare
- Old Creamery, Coolmeen Road, Kildysart
- Side road adjacent to Talty's Joinery, Lissycasey
- Marina Car Park, Kilrush
- Old Creamery, Cooraclare
- Car Park, Kilmihil
- East End Car Park, Kilkee
- The Square, Carrigaholt
- Sean Crowleys yard opposite L & M Keating, Kilmihil
- Bogdale House, Lisroe, Kilmaley
- Boree Log, Lissycasey
- Coore Church
North Clare
- GAA Pitch Car Park, Miltown Malbay
- GAA Pitch Car Park, Inagh
- Kilnaboy Grave Yard, Chip Dump
- GAA Pitch Car Park, Carron
- Church Car Park, Ballyvaughan
- Church Car Park, Ruan
- Public Car Park, Lisdoonvarna
- Crag Car Park, Lahinch
- The Square, Kilfenora
- Ardnaculla, Ennistymon
Shannon Area and South Clare
- Lemenagh Cemetery
- Entrance to Cratloe Woods on Gallows Hill, Cratloe
- Entrance to Forestry at Coolycasey Cross on the Sixmilebridge to Clonlara Road
- Oatfield Church off the Sixmilebridge to Clonlara Road
Ennis West
- Caherbannagh Creamery
- Fork of road at Bushypark
- Community Centre Car Park, Kilmaley
- Community Centre, Kilnamona
- Behind Considine’s Pub, Barefield
Ennis East
- Ballyea Church
- Clarecastle Car Park
- Quin-Latoon Road at Maigh Dara Housing Estate
- Clooney Church
Members of the public seeking advice pertaining to non-water emergencies should contact their Local Area Office during office hours (9am-5pm). For out-of-office hours emergencies, persons may contact the Council’s emergency telephone 087-4169496. Clare County Council’s website www.clarecoco.ie also is updated on a daily basis.
Local Area Office contact details:
• Ennis area office - (065) 6869534
• Ennistymon area office - (065) 7071017
• Kilrush area office - (065) 9051047
• Scariff area office - (061) 640815
• Shannon area office - (061) 362319
• Clare County Council Corporate Headquarters - (065) 6846337
