Uisce Matters
The podcast that brings you inside the world of Ireland’s water services. Hosted by Orlaith Blaney, Uisce Éireann Communications and Corporate Affair Director, each episode shares real stories from the people working to deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services across the country.
You’ll hear honest conversations about the everyday work, the big challenges, and the moments that matter. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at a service we all depend on but rarely think about.
Whether you're curious about where your water comes from or what happens after it goes down the drain, Uisce Matters makes it easy to understand and hard to take for granted.
Uisce Matters
Latest Episodes
Ep 7 - Conservation: Why saving water matters in a country full of rain
Why does water conservation matter in a country where it rains so often? In this episode, host Orlaith Blaney is joined by Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Éireann/Irish Water, and Mairead Conlon, Asset Strategy ...
Ep 6 - Leakage: Invisible pipes. Visible consequences
Ireland’s water network spans over 65,000km — enough to wrap around the globe one and a half times. Yet much of this essential infrastructure is hidden beneath our streets, and leakage remains one of the biggest challenges facing the system.&nb...
Ep 5 - Our drinking water — how do we know it’s safe?
Ireland’s drinking water is of a consistently high quality — but ensuring it stays that way relies on rigorous monitoring, science and regulation.In this episode of Uisce Matters, host Orlaith Blaney speaks with Dr Pat O’Sullivan, Drinki...
Ep 4 - Breaking barriers to vital infrastructure delivery
Ireland’s water and wastewater systems are largely invisible — buried beneath our roads, footpaths and communities — yet they are among the most vital assets we share. In this episode of Uisce Matters, Angela Ryan, Asset Strategy Senior Manager...