National Federation of Group Water Schemes

🌞✨ Brighter weather is finally peeking through & we are here for it! Now’s the PERFECT time to check your home or farm for any sneaky little leaks🕵️‍♂️💦 A tiny drip today can become a big problem tomorrow, so let’s catch them early!🚰🔍 #NFGWS #GWS #ProtectOurWater #DoYourPart

Joe Gallagher of NFGWS was delighted to visit Ballinagar GWS recently to see the fantastic progress on the development of a new borehole. 🧭🪏⚙️🕳️🚰 📸 Pictured: Joe on-site with James Kirwin, chatting through the impressive work behind the well. #CommunityLeadership #RuralWater

💧🌼Happy #InternationalWomensDay🌼💧 On Sunday we celebrate the incredible women who have shaped, strengthened and supported Ireland’s Group Water Schemes. Committee leaders to caretakers, project managers and volunteers, women have long been at the heart of GWSs 💙✨ #IWD2026

🌍World Book Day! 📖Lakes in Ireland – Mirrors of Change explores the beauty + urgency of protecting Ireland’s lakes, with expert insights and 50 practical actions for safeguarding freshwater ecosystems.🌿💧 ✨And it’s free to read: 👉oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1… #WorldBookDay #NFGWS

🎉 Great news for Offaly’s Group Water Schemes!💧 Five schemes have received €76,000+ in funding to support vital upgrades and strengthen local water services, a fantastic boost for rural communities and an inspiration for others to follow. offalyindependent.ie/2026/03/03/fiv… #GWS #Offaly5

💧✨Hydration Boost✨💧 Sarah Mannion (NFGWS) visited Kilmovee Urlaur GWS to see its new water refill station already topping 1,300+ litres in just weeks!🚰💙 Perfect spot & great‑tasting water. Community-owned water making a real impact! #KilmoveeUrlaurGWS #RefillNotLandfill

⏳📸#ThrowbackThursday🎥 So many GWSs began with farmers & neighbours digging trenches & laying pipes together. That community spirit is still what keeps rural water flowing today!💧When your #GWS holds its AGM, drop in & meet the great people who keep your local water running.

⚡Miss last week’s big sustainability story? Ireland’s refill roll‑out is powering up the green transition, don’t miss the buzz!🌱🇮🇪 👉nfgws.ie/refill-roll-ou… #RefillRevolution #GreenTransition #Sustainability #NFGWS #PBKSGWS

🐄 #ThankfulThursday Big shout‑out to farmers protecting our waterways, managing nutrients, fencing streams & minding slurry, even in this wild wet weather! 💦🚜 You’re true #RuralWaterHeroes 🙌 #FarmLife #GWS #NFGWS

Delighted to launch the new Drinking Water Refill Station at Crucspullagadaun Loop Walk, Manulla this week 💧♻️ This is practical climate action - cutting single-use plastics while providing free, clean drinking water for the community. @DeptCEE

💧The Drinking Water Refill Station Project is making a big impact, cutting plastic♻️, boosting refill culture 🚰, and supporting sustainable communities🌍 GWS board member? Want your scheme to get involved? 👉 Find your Local Development Officer: nfgws.ie/contacts/ #NFGWS

A brilliant day yesterday at the launch of our Drinking Water Refill Station Project in Carrowmore, Mayo!✨ Huge thanks to #PBKS_GWS, Craggagh NS & Minister @Alan_Dillon for making it possible. 💧📈40+stations installed nationwide GWSs are cutting single‑use plastics🚰🌍 #NFGWS

Mayo Monday💦 On 9 Feb we’re joining PBKS GWS to launch the Drinking Water Refill Station Project, cutting single‑use plastics and backing community‑led climate action. 🌱🙌 This is local action shaping Ireland’s future. #NFGWS #PBKSGWS #RefillStation #CircularEconomy

👏Well done to Tydavnet GWS for its fantastic community-focused environmental work. A great article in the @Independent_ie. Leadership and commitment to empowering local people is truly inspiring. Read more in this great feature: bit.ly/4a5A3rV #GWS #NFGWS #Knocknagrave

Every Group Water Scheme has a story 💧 At the NFGWS, we share the experiences, challenges and successes of the sector, alongside trusted resources to support committees and volunteers. 🔗 Discover more at nfgws.ie #GWS #NFGWS #FindOutMore

...🐄 Dry ground + good forecast + targeted fields = 🌱 Better crops 💶 Lower fertiliser bills 💧 Cleaner local water ❌ Poor practice = nutrients lost & water quality harmed. 💚 Smart spreading = stronger soils, healthier stock, cleaner water. 🔗 teagasc.ie/news--events/d…

💧Farmers: Protect Your Water💧 Slurry season is nearly here and your choices matter. Teagasc stresses that spreading slurry at the right time, place & conditions keeps nutrients on your land and out of rivers, lakes & groundwater....

🟢Planning Ahead Pays Off🟢 In 2026, GWSs are encouraged to set priorities early, boosting resilience, sustainability for reliable drinking water. 🌱 🧭 Strong planning (incl. MARWP) helps schemes stay future‑ready. 🫶Contact your development officer for more details. #GWS #Plan

🌍 Shared vision for rural water services! 🌍 Late last year, NFGWS joined water leaders at the ACOWAS EU Conference to strengthen collaboration & shape a sustainable future. Read more: 👉 nfgws.ie/shared-vision-… #GWS #WaterForAll #Collaboration #Sustainability #ACOWAS

🌟 Starting 2026 on a high note! 🌟 Huge thanks to all our amazing GWS staff & board members for your dedication. 💧💙 Celebrate excellence with Meath Hill GWS: 👉 nfgws.ie/meath-hill-gws… Here’s to another year of teamwork & impact! #GWS #CommunityFirst #RuralWater