Repairs works completed on the Farranfore to Killarney Road and water is returning to customers
Complex repair works on a burst pipe have been completed on the N22 at Breenan’s Glen
20 August 2025
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Complex repair works on a burst pipe have been completed on the N22 Farranfore to Killarney Road at Breenan’s Glen.
Work began early this morning, and a Stop-Go system was in place to ensure the safety of the crews carrying out the repairs and the safety of the public.
Uisce Éireann’s Charlie O’Leary thanked the community for their patience and co-operation while the essential repair works were underway. Mr O’Leary said: “We understand the inconvenience caused and our crews made every effort to minimise the disruption. Water will start to slowly return to customers. Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. For those on higher ground or at the end of the network it may take longer for normal supply to be restored. We anticipate all customers should have water restored by tonight.”
The unplanned outage caused disruption to Coolick, Lawlor’s Cross, Finnegan’s Cross, Glebe, Dunrine and surrounding areas in Kerry.
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Uisce Éireann wishes to advise motorists of emergency road works on the N22 Farranfore to Killarney Road at Breenan's Glen tomorrow (Wednesday, August 20) to facilitate repair of a burst water main.
A Stop-Go system will be in place from 7am on Wednesday morning, and will remain in place while the works are being carried out.
Uisce Éireann’s Michael Downey thanked the community for their patience and co-operation while these essential works are underway.
“We are prioritising these works to repair an unplanned burst pipe and minimise the impact on water supplies. We understand that this type of work is inconvenient, and our crews will make every effort to minimise disruption to local people and motorists.”
Further updates will be posted as the works progress. Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section, on X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
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