SPECIAL REPORT: Flooding aftermath in Waterville

THE people of Waterville, on the Ring of Kerry, proudly describe the village promenade as their gem and are seriously concerned about storm damage to a rock protection barrier laid down in the late 1990s.

The prom in Waterville on the — famous as the birthplace of Gaelic football colossus Mick O’Dwyer and holiday haven of film legend Charlie Chaplin — is a delightful feature, beloved of locals and visitors alike.

However, if the promenade is breached by the sea, the main N70 road will then be under threat. The sea is only nine metres from the road at its narrowest point.