Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) lifted the hosepipe ban on 2026-09-16 for 13 counties with immediate effect, two weeks earlier than planned, citing increased rainfall and efforts to reduce consumption. The early lifting reflects improved water supply conditions.
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The hosepipe ban for 13 counties has been lifted with immediate effect, two weeks earlier than planned.
Uisce Éireann said the decision to lift the ban early reflects an increase in rainfall alongside ‘extraordinary efforts’ to reduce water use
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