Place: River Sheen

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New water source still needed despite Kenmare plant upgrade

A major upgrade of the Kenmare Water Treatment plant will ensure safer water for the south Kerry town — but it will not solve a long-term problem of a new water source.

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Floods: Storm Desmond returns stolen rosary beads

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Locals win court action over water supply plans

Otters down but not out

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Water case complex and important, says judge

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Dreamy Falls setting

Hearing to discuss plan to use river for town’s water supply

A CONTROVERSIAL plan by Kerry County Council to abstract water from the River Sheen to supply the tourist town of Kenmare is the subject of a two-day planning hearing that starts today.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2011

Water supply ‘may close’ tourist town

POPULAR tourist town Kenmare is in danger of being closed down in the event its water supply is being contaminated by cryptosporidium, a senior Kerry County Council manager has warned.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2010

Water supply issues may delay plans

DRINKING water supply problems could further delay any planned new developments in Kenmare for a number of years.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009

Water scheme crisis halts development in Kenmare

THE need for adequate water and sewerage schemes in Kenmare has been highlighted by a decision of An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning permission for a 14-house development in the fast-growing tourist town, it emerged yesterday.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2008