Temporary Boil Water Notice–Clonmel
Areas Affected
- Town Centre/Davis Road area– Joyces Lane in the West to Dunnes Stores on the Davis Road in the East; Cuirt an Ri/King Street on the North side to the River Suir on the South side
- Mountain Road Area (This notice does not apply to other areas and water schemes in Clonmel)
It has come to the attention of Clonmel Borough Council that due to a combination of power failure and severe weather that the public water supply served by the Poulavanogue Water Supply may be contaminated. On the advice of the Health Service Executive and as a precautionary measure pending further investigation, atemporary boil water notice is being issued. Accordingly, in the interest of public health, it is recommended that all users on the Poulavanogue water scheme boil water before use.
- Water must be boiled for:
- Drinking
- Drinks made with water.
- Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating.
- Brushing of Teeth.
- Making of ice.
- Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling.
- Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink.
- Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water.
- Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.
- Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads )
- Prepare baby feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been reboiled several times. Do not use bottled mineral water as some brands contain concentrations of minerals that are too high for babies.
- Anyone suffering from diarrhoea for more than two days should contact their general practitioner and provide a stool sample for testing. They should continue to drink plenty of boiled or bottled water.
Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.
How long before the boil water notice can be lifted?
We do not know at present, but Clonmel Borough Council will continue to liaise with the Health Service Executive with a view to lifting the Temporary Boil Water Notice as soon as practicable.
How will we keep you informed?
Local newspapers, Local radio, Website: www.clonmelbc.ie, Leaflet drops
Telephone No. 052-6156160
Remember to boil water as advised until further notice.
Ger WalshTown ClerkClonmel Borough Council
This Wednesday, the 1st August is the first Wednesday of the month and access to all OPW heritage sites around the country will be free on that day. This is a part of an initiative launched in July 2011 in order to stimulate an interest in our built heritage and to encourage visits by a wider section of all communities living in Ireland, in addition to visitors from abroad. The free access programme will continue on the first Wednesday of every month between now and the end of this year”.
I would encourage as many people as are able to visit any of our sites to avail of this opportunity to see and experience the wonderful presentation of our national heritage at a location near them.
Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Normal conditions of admission apply.
Visitors may experience delays at some of our busier sites and are advised to arrive early.
If allocated a time, visitors are asked to arrive promptly for the start of their tour. There is no guarantee that visitors who miss their allocated tour-slot can be accommodated at a later time. Children must be supervised at all times.
Access to some sites is by guided tour only. In the case of Newgrange and Knowth, there is no direct access to these monuments – admission is solely via the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.
Car-parking may be limited at some sites and patrons are requested to respect the facilities and other car park users.
Please Note that the following sites are not managed by the OPW and normal arrangements apply: Muckross House & Gardens, and Muckross Traditional Farms; Glenveagh Castle.
N.B. Only those sites with an asterisk are open all year round. All other sites listed have a shorter season or restricted opening in winter, and Free Admission will not apply outside the opening arrangements listed on http://www.heritageireland.ie for each site.
Opening times can change at short notice. Visitors are requested to check the website for updates prior to their visit.
Full details of all OPW managed heritage sites where guide services are provided can be found at www.heritageireland.ie“.
Hey Everyone,
President Higgins launched ‘Being Young and Irish’, a consultation process with young people aged 17 – 26, earlier this summer. The consultation process includes a series of Regional Workshops as well as the opportunity to make online submissions, culminating in a National Seminar in November of this year. This is the first in a series of seminars, aimed at shaping Ireland’s shared future that will take place during this Presidency.
WHAT ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO DO?
The President and his team have asked An Gaisce to provide volunteers for the four Regional Workshops and the National Seminar of the ‘Being Young and Irish’ initiative, the precise dates and locations of which are listed below. We need SIX people at each Regional Workshop and six at the national seminar. Please aim to pick a location which is closest to you. We will be especially needing people outside of the Dublin area so if you do live in Munster or Connaught please strongly consider volunteering there. Travel costs will be reimbursed by Gaisce where necessary and when deemed appropriate.
REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
LOCATION: DUBLIN
DATE: Saturday, September 8th
VENUE: Dublin Institute of Technology Either Bolton St or Kevin St Campus.
LOCATION: CORK
DATE: Saturday, September 15th
VENUE: Nemo Rangers GAA, Cork City http://www.nemorangers.gaa.ie/
LOCATION: MONAGHAN
DATE: Saturday, September 22nd
VENUE: St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan http://www.stmacartanscollege.ie/
LOCATION: GALWAY conference/bailyallenhall.html
DATE: Saturday, September 29th
VENUE: NUI Galway (Bailey Allen Hall) http://www.nuigalway.ie
NATIONAL SEMINAR
Saturday, November 10th Arás an Uachtaráin
A briefing session, outlining specific tasks, will be held for volunteers at the outset of each Regional Workshop and of the National Seminar. The Regional Workshops will run from approximately 11am to 4pm and the National Seminar will run from approximately 11am to 5.30pm. The briefing session will be held at approximately 10am.
I will need the following details if you are interested.
Name:
Telephone No (which one suits you best):
Email address (which one suits you best):
Location where you would like to volunteer:
Please send this information to the following email address: tareisoir@gmail.com
Please only volunteer when you know you will be available as this information will be passed out of our hands and to the Arás.
Many thanks.
Helena McGee
Tar Éis Óir ~ PAL Liaison Officer
Workers & Unemployed Action 