The term "Spa" comes from the town of Spa in Belgium. The name is known back to Roman times, when it was called Aquae Spadanae. Related to the Latin word "spagere" meaning to scatter, sprinkle or moisten. Illnesses caused by iron deficiency were treated by drinking chalybeate spring water.  In 16th century England the old Roman ideas of medicinal bathing were revived at towns like Bath, and in 1571 William Slingsby who had been to the Belgian town (which he called Spaw) discovered a chalybeate spring in Yorkshire. He built an enclosed well at what became known as Harrogate, the first resort in England for drinking medicinal waters. In 1596 Dr Timothy Bright called the resort The English Spaw, beginning the use of the word Spa as a generic description rather than as the place name of the Belgian town. At first this term referred specifically to resorts for water drinking rather than bathing, but this distinction was gradually lost and many spas offer external remedies.  Kenmare Medical Centre |  | Kenmare offers everything in personal care. Below you find some links to health spa's , swimming pools, fitness rooms and health clubs and products.   Samas Spa Park Hotel The Bay Health Club   Sheenfalls Health Club Face and Body Treatment   Secret Garden Beauty Salon The Pantry Health Products   Brosnan Pharmacy and Body Care Sheahans Pharmacy and Body Care Other Related Businesses : Kerry Lifestyle & Wellbeing Club - Me-time Hair Care : Morgan's Hair and Beauty Salon - Nora Ann's Hairdressers - Snip A Head Hairdressing Swimming Pool: Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare |