Burst mains leaves 4,000 Kerry premises without water

Irish Water said it hopes supply will return in the afternoon, but is warning there may be further interruptions

Crews from Kerry County Council are working to repair the leak on the mains pipe from Lough Guitane treatment plant to Sheheree Reservoir in Muckross, Killarney. Picture: Irish Water

More than 4,000 Kerry premises — including homes and tourist facilities — are without water today after a major mains from the county's largest water treatment plant near Killarney burst overnight.

Crews from Kerry County Council are working to repair the leak on the mains pipe from Lough Guitane treatment plant to Sheheree Reservoir in Muckross, Killarney, Irish Water said.