Dublin aside, there are more hotel and B&B beds in Killarney than in any other Irish town. It more than deserves its tourism status, says Tony Clayton-Lea.

It's strange that there are no really ancient yew trees in Ireland.

DESPITE advances in the past 100 years, Ireland remains one of the least wooded countries in Europe with only 10% of our land planted with trees compared to the European average of 40%.

ALONG with many natives of Killarney I was shocked by the appalling neglect of Killarney House, as you reported it (February 1).