Serious water shortages reported in South Leitrim

There are serious water shortages in south Leitrim because of people leaving their taps running during the cold weather.
Uisce Eireann restricted supply overnight to allow reservoir levels recharge, with Ballinamore, Drumshanbo, Fenagh and Leitrim village all impacted.

It followed an increase in water use by customers supplied by the Carrick-on-Shannon Water Treatment Plant.
Drumshanbo councillor Brendan Barry believes it was due to the freezing weather earlier this week.