WATER CATCHMENT AREAS IN IRELAND 301 



gathering grounds unknown and not included). One hun- 

 dred and twelve acres owned by two local authorities. 



Nenagh : gathering ground of about 4000 acres, on the 

 headwaters of the Newtown River, between 300 and 1517 

 feet elevation, extending from the reservoir east of Pallas 

 More, westward to Tountinna Mountain, and comprising 

 2400 acres of arable land in grass, 1500 acres of mountain 

 pasture, and 100 acres of plantations. There are 12 

 dwelling-houses on the gathering ground, all at a consider- 

 able distance from the stream ; and in the opinion of the 

 County Surveyor the area is so free from pollution that the 

 water supply does not require filtration. The Council own 



Templemore : supply from Kilduff stream at 672 feet 

 elevation ; gathering ground of 1000 acres, between 700 

 and 1200 feet elevation, comprising 900 acres of mountain 

 grazing and 100 acres of plantations, with four dwelling- 

 houses. Intercepting drains at Kilwardy House discharge 

 below the reservoir. The Council own none of the gather- 

 ing ground. The water is filtered. 



Thurles : supply from small stream and adjoining springs 

 in Knockalough townland, 7 miles west of the town, at 

 975 feet elevation ; area of gathering ground unknown. 

 The Council own 2^ acres. The water is filtered. 



Tipperary : gathering ground from springs at 1952 feet 

 elevation in Galtee Mountains, oozing from a moraine 

 beside a lake ; catchment area 20 acres, not owned by the 

 Council. Water very pure and no risk of contamination. 

 Large plantation below the gathering ground. 



Carrick-on-Suir : gathering ground of 400 acres in 

 Comeragh Mountains, Co. Waterford, at Crotty's Lake, 

 between 700 and 2400 feet elevation, all mountain pasture, 

 without dwelling-houses or farmsteads. Only six well 

 sites, covering less than ^ acre, are owned by the Council. 

 The supply is from springs, and no filtration is required. 



