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22/10/2007
Cork Water Main Bursts
Several areas of Cork have been left without water, because of a burst mains, according to reports.
It is understood that as many as 20,000 households and businesses are affected in areas such as Donnybrook, Monkstown and Douglas.
It is not thought that the water supply will be restored until around 6pm.
(KMcA)
It is understood that as many as 20,000 households and businesses are affected in areas such as Donnybrook, Monkstown and Douglas.
It is not thought that the water supply will be restored until around 6pm.
(KMcA)
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