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.
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 Senior Manager at Uisce Éireann/Irish Water, to tackle that question head-on, discussing the work involved in treating and supplying safe drinking water — and why smarter, more resilient water services are essential for communities, housing and economic growt...
24 Jun 2026
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. In this episode of Uisce Matters, host Orlaith Blaney is joined by Alan Milton, Head of Water Network Management at Uisce Éireann Irish Water, for a behind the scenes look at how leakage happens and how it’s managed. Alan explains the difference bet...
6 May 2026
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, Drinking Water Compliance Senior Manager at Uisce Éireann Irish Water, about the substances that can make their way into water systems, from everyday household chemicals, to narcotics, to emerging industrial compounds. Pat explains how modern lifestyles influence w...
19 Mar 2026
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 at Uisce Éireann/Irish Water and one of the original secondees to the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce, explores why understanding and investing in that hidden network has never been more important. Angela joins host Orlaith to explor...
14 Jan 2026
Ep 3 - Nothing happens without water
Join host Orlaith Blaney as she talks with Stephen Burke, Regional Water Operations Senior Manager at Uisce Éireann/Irish Water about the intricate world of water services in Ireland. From his roots on a Limerick farm to overseeing water supplies for more than 1.7 million people across Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, and Wicklow, Stephen shares a unique perspective on what it takes to keep the taps flowing. Explore the challenges of maintaining Dublin’s Victorian-era water network, the v...
9 Dec 2025
Ep 2 - Flush the Right Stuff – Just the Three P’s
In this episode of Uisce Matters, host Orlaith Blaney sits down with Jean Hobbs, Senior Programme Manager at Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant, to explore the personal and professional journey behind one of Ireland’s most critical infrastructure roles. Coming from a long line of engineers, Jean shares her passion for water and the challenges of managing a system that treats 40% of the country’s wastewater. She reflects on her studies at Trinity College and her commitment to educating others...
12 Nov 2025
Ep 1 - “Our children won’t get houses unless we deliver these projects”
Niall Gleeson, Uisce Éireann CEO joins Orlaith Blaney in this debut episode of Uisce Matters for an honest and engaging conversation about water in Ireland: where it comes from, how it’s kept safe, and why it matters to all of us. Niall shares his journey from tinkering with radios as a child to managing water and energy systems around the world and ultimately returning home to lead Ireland’s national utility. You’ll hear stories of global experience, local impact, and the everyd...
4 Nov 2025
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