North Cork villagers object to change of water supply proposal

People living in a North Cork village are objecting to Irish Water’s plans to connect their homes to a new water system, due to concerns over the quality of the supply.

They claim the supply is regarded as the “hardest water” in the country and could cost locals a small fortune in replacing washing machines, kettles, backboilers and other appliances.

Residents living in the Macroney and Castlecooke areas of Kilworth village are up in arms over the utility company’s plans to hook them up to the supply scheme at nearby Downing Bridge.