Burst water main in Kerry leaves 50,000 without water

Irish Water Kerry said last night that crews are working to restore water supplies as quickly as possible. 

Repair crews assessed the damage last night in Kerry. File picture. 

Two of Kerry's largest towns have been affected by water shortages in the county as a result of a burst water main. 

Over 50,000 people have been left without water in the surrounding areas of Killarney and Tralee including Castleisland, Farranfore-Firies, Ballymacelligott, Fenit and Farranfore.