Local residents appeal for action over ‘patchwork of filled-in potholes’

Road L7046 in the heart of rural east Kerry could be in the running for the dubious record for having the most potholes per metre.

It is in the townland of Bounard, Gneeveguilla, about 20km from Killarney, and is little more than a patchwork of filled-in potholes. The problem is that the fillings do not remain in place and new potholes keep appearing.

“It’s something that’s been going on for years. At this stage, local people have learned to avoid the potholes by driving round them as best they can and that can be dangerous,’’ says Tim O’Keeffe, who has a garage on the road.