A North Cork village could die for the lack of just €600,000 from Uisce Éireann, with the critical infrastructure deficit hanging over the village of Kiskeam like ‘The Sword of Damocles.’Standing orders were suspended at Cork County Council to discuss the situation in Kiskeam,with claims the recent vibrancy of the village is under severe threat over “small beer money” that would extend its sewerage system. Mr Moynihan outlined how the village had reinvented itself in recent years. He asked senior council officials to meet with Uisce Éireann and lobby intensively for the infrastructure. Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil councillor Sheila O’Callaghan raised the situation in Carrignavar, saying not upgrading its sewerage system has seriously impacted housing in its village core. Uisce Éireann has Carrignavar on a list of areas nationally needing small projects.

Source: Irish Examiner March 27, 2026 12:14 UTC