UISCE Eireann has kicked off a series of works in Adare ahead of the village’s hosting of the 2027 Ryder Cup.

With more than 250,000 visitors due to come to the village, the water utility is planning to reduce leakage and strengthen the service in the village.

The project will see almost 5km of new water mains installed in the Knockanes area.

Alongside these works, Uisce Éireann is progressing the separate Adare Water Supply Rationalisation Project.

Brian McCarthy, Uisce Éireann said the upgrades will help strengthen the water network that supports homes, businesses and community life in Adare.

“As Adare prepares to welcome visitors from around the world next year, it’s important that the essential services people rely on every day continue to perform at their best. These upgrades will reduce leakage, strengthen the local water supply and deliver lasting benefits for the homes, businesses and community that make Adare such a vibrant place to live and visit. “We also want to thank them for their patience and support as we carry out these essential investment works.”

Works commenced this week 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 Ward and Burke Construction Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann with completion expected in early 2027.

From an article in Limerick Live by Nick Rabbitts.