Donal Hickey: Hares, goats, toads and deer getting right of way on the links — of course

Traditionally, golf clubs have not been seen as environmentally-friendly, though attitudes are changing. Many clubs now see nature and wildlife as attractions to be nurtured
Donal Hickey: Hares, goats, toads and deer getting right of way on the links — of course

One of the locals out early in the morning at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. Picture: @Killarney1893

A group of golfers nearing the end of their round on what is claimed to be Ireland’s most westerly links stopped in their tracks on seeing a hare a short distance ahead.

Sitting on the edge of the fairway, the hare was looking in their direction as if to say 'excuse me, I need to cross. So, according due courtesy, the golfers stood back and the hare bounded serenely across the fairway to the other side of the Ceann Sibeal links, outside Dingle, County Kerry.

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