Focus on Kenmare: How Lack of Water is Constraining Development - August 4th, 2026 | RadioKerry.ie

Kenmare is a tourist centre at peak capacity at the height of the season but water remains a major problem constraining development in the area. Despite €40 mil...

Kenmare is a tourist centre at peak capacity at the height of the season but water remains a major problem constraining development in the area. Despite €40 million spent in the last ten years why does the town still have a water shortage and what is being done to solve it? Jerry spoke to: - Patrick Hanley of the Kenmare Tourism Group - Kerry County Councillor Johnny Healy-Rae - Kerry County Councillor Teddy O'Sullivan-Casey - Lorraine Griffin of KCYS (Kerry Community Youth Service) Kenmare - Dermot Healy, principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine - Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Funded by the News Reporting Scheme .