A South Kerry councillor has thanked the health service for the care and treatment he received after contracting a rare and life-threatening disease.
Fianna Fáil councillor for the Kenmare MD, Michael Cahill believes he contracted Shewanella infection after exposure to blue-green algae.
Blue-green algae are bacteria present in lakes and rivers, which can produce several toxins that are harmful to human health.
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Cllr Michael Cahill says he began to feel unwell after returning from a family holiday abroad last July.
He says the treatment he received from people working in the health service at every level went above and beyond.
