North Kerry Contamination: Cause Confirmed – October 15th, 2026

Jerry spoke to Eoin O’Connell who’s water treatment operations manager at Uisce Éireann. Since October 7th, the utility has put in a ‘do not consume’ notion for more than 3,500 homes, farms, schools and businesses on the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply. This means it’s not safe to drink the water even if it’s boiled. Mr O’Connell confirmed that saltwater is the cause of the contamination. Jerry also spoke to Ballyheigue-based councillor Michael Leane of Fianna Fáil, to Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly, and to Fine Gael senator Mike Kennelly.