Show Notes
It’s nearly a week since people living in the area covered by the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply were first issued with a notice from Uisce Éireann. The water is contaminated to such an extent that it cannot be consumed even if it is boiled. The suspected cause is salt water intrusion. Jerry spoke to Professor of Geomorphology at TCD, Dr Mary C Bourke. Joann Leen of Ballyheigue Community Centre also spoke to Jerry.
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Last month, the Annals of Inisfallen, a medieval manuscript synonymous with Killarney, was temporarily returned to Ireland for the first time in over 40 years. The texts have been housed at Oxford for more than 250 years. Through an arrangement with Oxford University, the manuscript can now be viewed at a free exhibition at UCC until November 1st. Jerry spoke to Chris Doyle who is a lecturer in medieval history at the University of Galway. He says the annals don’t belong in a British library.
Jerry spoke to Seanad leader Garret Ahearn of Fine Gael, who intends to introduce legislation that will give councils the power to stop vape shops from proliferating across the country.
Flooding and significant travel disruption are expected in Kerry as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and strong winds tonight. Met Éireann has issued orange rain warnings for Kerry and five other counties. In Kerry the orange level warning is valid from 10 o'clock tonight until 5am tomorrow. Jerry spoke to Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather.