Crews working to restore normal water supplies to parts of Kerry impacted by Storm Ashley

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Uisce Éireann is working to address any supply interruptions to impacted customers as a result of the impact of Storm Ashley on water treatment infrastructure. Our priority is the provision of clean safe drinking water to communities and the safety of water services staff who work to make that happen.

A number of water treatment plants, particularly in West Kerry have been impacted by power outages. Water treatment plant interruptions may be causing supply disruption to approximately 2,000 customers in Dún Chaoin (Dunquin), Ceann Trá (Ventry), Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter), Cill Maoilchéadair ( Kilmalkedar),  Leataoibh, Riasc, Cloghane and surrounding areas.  

Water services staff have been mobilised to carry out the necessary works. We are also liaising closely with the ESB to prioritise the restoration of power to plants affected by electricity outages. 

Charlie O’Leary, Water Operations Lead for Uisce Éireann in Kerry, said: “Uisce Éireann has implemented its emergency response processes and is working closely with Local Authorities, ESB and other partners to address any impact on water supplies due to Storm Ashley. For areas where supplies that have been impacted, crews are on the ground working to restore production as soon as it is possible.”

“We would like to thank all the crews who have been working through the morning to carry out repairs throughout the network. We also want to thank impacted customers for their patience as we work to restore normal supplies.”

“We are also asking the public for their support to help reduce overall demand by preventing avoidable loss of water and conserving water. We are appealing to customers to check for leaks in the home. We are also asking farmers to check their service pipes, drinking troughs and outbuildings.  Repairing leaks can help to prevent issues like reduced water pressure or water supply disruptions.”

The Uisce Éireann website is updated regularly with local outage information and our contact centre is available 24/7 on 1800 278 278 to support our customers. Updates are also available on X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare. Customers are urged to report loss of service or visible leaks to assist Uisce Éireann to identify bursts.