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Does anyone know how the water crisis in the Galway area is affecting visitors? I'll be there in a month and I'm finding it hard to get specific information on what's going on at the moment.

Normally I'm not terribly squeamish about these things and would just drink the bottled water and not worry about it, but I'll be traveling with my 8 month old and find myself being a little more careful lately. Thanks!

Hi there.
The lastest i have heard you still have to boil all drinking water. Even water you use to brush your teeth with.
I'll be there in a week and i have been keeping up with the situation via this website:

http://www.unison.ie/

Its an irish newspaper.

Have a great time and enjoy.

Chris

Thanks mrchris. I'm used to brushing my teeth with bottled water when I travel, I just didn't expect I'd have to do it in Ireland! I hope you're enjoying Galway.

yep, i'm in galway right now. no idea how long it'll last but yep, boil water and buy bottled water. washing teeth and dishes with tap water seems to have been okay.