Donegal’s hosepipe ban is being lifted this week, with Uisce Éireann saying the conservation order covering Donegal and 12 other counties expires on Wednesday night. The restriction is lifted from Thursday, following the end of the current order at 11.59pm.
The ban relates to water conservation measures under a conservation order that applies across multiple counties. While Donegal’s status changes, other counties are treated differently: sources report that the order is extended for the remaining 13 counties, which continue to face hosepipe restrictions for at least an additional month. The two reports agree on the timing for Donegal and the broader split between counties where restrictions end and those where they continue.
Across outlets, the main differences are in emphasis and detail. One report highlights Donegal’s lift and notes the wider group of counties affected by the expiry, while the other stresses that, despite Donegal’s removal, 13 counties still have restrictions in place.
