Millions of sprat and hundreds of mackerel are dying, trapped in Tralee’s ship canal and basin close to the town centre, amid fears of a risk to public health.

Conflicting estimates of damage caused by a spate of gorse fires in Killarney National Park have been given by statutory bodies.

An Air Corps helicopter last night assisted firemen in extinguishing a major fire in Killarney National Park, Co Kerry.

People in Kerry are being warned to stay away from the the Old Kenmare Road area of Killarney National Park where fire fighters are currently battling a large fire.

Despite warnings from senior management, members of Kerry County Council yesterday unanimously voted to include what are claimed to be two long-established rights-of-way in a county development plan.

Captivating views of the magnificent hills and mountains of the Bridia Valley in Co Kerry come gratis with this seven-year old dormer home.

Potholes could soon be things of the past in one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.

ROSSDOHAN WALK, KERRY WAY

Walkers, hikers, and ramblers are being urged to come out and walk in aid of cancer research this July.

WE have parked opposite the old Post Office, marked on the OS map. Before setting off, we should certainly retrace our steps to the Blackwater Bridge — we will be re-crossing it on our return, but viewing it before we start will make us aware, when we see the Blackwater River upstream, of how romantic and wild it is in this gorge.

BLASKET ISLAND VISITOR CENTRE WALK

A community is rallying around the family of a little Kerry girl due for a life-saving organ transplant next month.

Get ready for Ireland’s answer to the Great Ocean Road — the 1400km Wild Atlantic Way, says Tommy Barker

YOU don’t have to be a naturalist to know what bears do in the woods.

DANIELLE BOYLE, one of 70 young people presented with a Gaisce Gold medal award yesterday, believes it has been the making of her.

EVERY child loves balloons at a party and, today, hundreds of balloons will help mark the sixth birthday of one precious Kerry girl — Saoirse Heffernan.

THE Killarney Park Hotel, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of The World, is running a special package in conjunction with The Killarney Art Gallery next week.

OUTDOORS Ireland is organising a singles adventure weekend from October 30 to November 1 next, with all activities operating from a base at The Sleepy Camel Hostel near Glenbeigh, County Kerry.

AS walking becomes an increasingly popular past-time, opening up the countryside been a key issue for lovers of the outdoors.

HOPING to replicate the swift sale of a Kerry holiday home which sold after 31 viewings and within just three weeks of appearing in these property pages is Bayview Cottage, Glenbeigh, a modern, stone-fronted home with a perfect viewing perch.

Donal Hickey sings the praises of the great outdoors.

YOUR correspondent Martin Ryan (Irish Examiner Farming, August 5) comments on the conflict between the interests of farmers and the need for public access to the countryside.

TRAINER, Pat Hughes, lashed out at an on-course bookmaker after his newcomer, Farmer Brown, had landed a gamble in the Kevin McManus Champion Bumper at Limerick yesterday.

SPOILT for choice is how Mari Wilson of Key Properties describes the array of amenities on offer in the Castlecove/Caherdaniel axis in southwest Kerry.

Tommy Barker reports on a house where no expense has been spare on attention to detail.