Flesk (Kerry) — water body quality
near Baile Bhuirne, Cork
Flesk (Kerry) is a river in Cork, near Baile Bhuirne, extending 159.1 km.
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Flesk (Kerry) | Good |
| Flesk (Kerry) | High |
| Flesk (Kerry) | Good |
| Flesk (Kerry) | Good |
| Flesk (Kerry) | Good |
| Flesk (Kerry) | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 159.1 km
- County
- Cork
- Location
- 52.0113, -9.3060
Others in Cork
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