THE death of a young canoeist in Kerry has prompted calls for the Irish Canoe Union to issue guidelines on the proper evaluation of infrequently used river courses.

LIFE returned to normal in a scenic, rural area of Kerry yesterday with the official opening of a new €1.35 million bridge by Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue.

A WARNING that more bridges in Kerry will collapse because of heavily laden vehicles crossing over them was given at the weekend.

PLANS to make the ascent to Ireland’s highest mountain safer are on hold because of a right-of-way issues over a steep climb known as the Devil’s Ladder.