Drilling
Briody
We offer a full range of safe professional drilling services. Residential, Geothermal, Production, Monitoring Wells and much more.
Briody Drilling offers comprehensive water pump services. Pump sale, installation, maintenance and pump repairs.
We offer and install treatment systems to bring water up to EU Drinking Standards.
Who we are
Our Vision
We pride ourselves on our ability to solve even the most challenging water problems, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients are satisfied with our work.
Our Vision
We pride ourselves on our ability to solve even the most challenging water problems, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients are satisfied with our work.
Well Drilling Company
with Over 50 Years Experience
in the Irish Market
Residential
If you are building your own house or are already living in your own house, you have the opportunity to source your own water supply on site.
Agriculture
From Traditional Farms to Dairy, Piggeries, Poultry, Organic and Garden Centres we help source a water supply adequate to your needs.
Industry
We help source adequate water supplies across a variety of industry sectors. Saving large sums of money by having your own water supply on site!
Irrigation
Our irrigation services are designed to optimize water usage and enhance crop yields while conserving this precious resource.
Public sector
If you are building your own house or are already living in your own house, you have the opportunity to source your own water supply on site.
Grant information
What is a Well Grant? A Well Grant is a grant to bore a new well, upgrade existing well or install a treatment system.
County Council Well Grants
The well grant is available to households dependent on a private water supply.
What is a Well Grant?
A Well Grant is a grant to bore a new well, upgrade existing well or install a treatment system.
What is the Well Grant Scheme For?
The objective of the grant scheme for a private water supply to a house is to assist households dependent on these supplies where capital expenditure is incurred in order to
- remedy supplies that are not wholesome and clean,
- or where the quantity of water supplied is insufficient to meet the domestic needs of the household.
The grant is an integral part of improving the quality and reliability of private water supplies that are supplying water for domestic use by houses in rural areas. Significantly, the scheme contributes to public health across Ireland through improved drinking water quality in these supplies.
The grant structure will assist in meeting the requirements of the Drinking Water Directive in relation to rural water supplies.
Am I Eligible for a Well Grant?
You are eligible for a Well Grant if:
- The improvement works will be carried out on a water supply to a house, where that water supply does not meet the quality standards in the Regulations or the quantity supplied is insufficient to meet the domestic needs of the household; and,
- The house is occupied by the applicant as his or her normal place of residence; and,
- The house is not connected to, and cannot reasonably be connected to, Irish Water or a Group Water Scheme; and,
- The house is not located in an area that is, or is about to be, served by Irish Water or a Group Water Scheme; and,
- The house has been fully constructed for more than seven years, and a grant has not been paid for the provision of, or improvement to, a water supply to the house under the scheme within the previous seven years. This includes grant aid in relation to treatment works.
Note: For the purposes of this grant scheme a normal place of residence includes long-term rentals but excludes private holiday homes and properties operated on a commercial basis (e.g. short-term rentals, self-catering properties, caravans/mobile homes, caravan/mobile home sites etc.). Properties owned by local authorities, housing associations, Health Services Executive etc. are not eligible.
How much of a grant is available?
Rehabilitation works : 85% of the approved costs for rehabilitation works, subject to a maximum of €3,000;
Provision of a new well : 85% of the approved costs for the provision of a new well, subject to a maximum of €5,000 (where the housing authority agrees that this is the most appropriate solution
Treatment works : 100% of the approved costs for works that, in the opinion of the housing authority, are necessary to treat the water to meet the water quality standards specified in the Regulations, subject to a maximum grant of €1,000. Examples of such treatments are filtration or Ultra Violet treatment.
An initial inspection has to be carried out by Meath County Council prior to any works being done.
How do I apply for a Well Grant ?
Complete the Well Grant form below. Further information is provided in the guide also available below.
Online applications are temporarily unavailable.
Well Grant Application Form (MSWORD, 209.25 kb)
Well Grant – Guide to Terms and Conditions (MSWORD, 178.63 kb)
Téaraí agus Coinníollacha (MSWORD, 167.86 kb)
WS001 – Well Grants (PDF, 107.31 kb)
Our goal is to provide professional, safe, and reliable water drilling services that meet the unique needs of each of our clients.
Our Approach
We take pride in using the latest technology and equipment to ensure the highest quality service. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing personalized solutions to each of our clients to ensure their complete satisfaction.
Our Services
We provide a wide range of water services such as drilling, pumps, treatments and professional advice to see you through your project. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Our goal is to provide professional, safe, and reliable water drilling services that meet the unique needs of each of our clients.
Our Services
We provide a wide range of water services such as drilling, pumps, treatments and professional advice to see you through your project. Our team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Our Approach
We take pride in using the latest technology and equipment to ensure the highest quality service. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing personalized solutions to each of our clients to ensure their complete satisfaction.
Why Choose Us
Briody Drilling is a family run Well drilling company with over 60 years of experience in the Savings Irish market. Our goal is to provide a professional, safe, reliable service
Professional/Experienced: With over 60 years in the business we believe it give you the customer safety in knowing we are experienced at what we do.
Delivering cost effective solutions with quick payback times.
With modern equipment and only quality materials used you the customer are assured of a job well done.
We cater for you Well, Pump and Treatment. Allowing you to have only one person to come back to.
Fast turn around times and 24hr service
Water Specialist Since 1960
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