Europe
Can you drink tap water in Ireland?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Ireland?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe almost everywhere. Occasional local boil-water notices are posted by Uisce Éireann; private rural wells can differ.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 96% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Ireland
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Yes, drinkable | Safe and good from Wicklow reservoirs. Pubs and cafés give free tap water; boil notices are rare. |
| Galway | Yes, drinkable | Safe in the city after past boil-water problems; check Uisce Éireann notices, and use bottled water if a notice is active. |
| Cork | Yes, drinkable | Safe and good; Cork City water has had occasional boil-water notices, so check Uisce Éireann updates. |
| Killarney | Yes, drinkable | Safe and good; check for Uisce Éireann notices after heavy rain. Streams in the park still need treating. |
| Dingle | Yes, drinkable | Safe and good; check Uisce Éireann for rare local notices. Streams on hikes should still be treated. |
| Kilkenny | Yes, drinkable | Safe and good; check Uisce Éireann for rare local notices. |
| Limerick | Yes, drinkable | Safe everywhere. Occasional boil-water notices are posted by Uisce Éireann. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Irish Immigration Service: Coming to visit Ireland
- GOV.UK: Ireland travel advice
- Citizens Information
- Speedtest Global Index: Ireland
- World Bank open data
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