A DECISION on whether to reopen a controversial draft net salmon fishery in Co Kerry is due to be made in the coming weeks.

IN his letter headlined ‘Let’s nurture the salmon – not destroy it’ (June 9), Edward Hallinan decries the proposed restoration of a way of life for a small group of traditional fishermen.

IN response to the letters from John O’Donoghue TD and Aidan Barry, CEO, South Western Regional Fisheries Board (May 29), the following information might allow your readers to make an informed decision regarding the salmon fishery in Castlemaine harbour in Co Kerry.

YOUR editorial (May 26) on the reopening of the salmon fishery in Castlemaine harbour in Co Kerry offered a blinkered, sensational view of the factual situation.

A WELL-KNOWN salmon fishery in Kerry, closed for the past three years for conservation reasons, is to be reopened, initially on a pilot basis.

ON May 19 last you carried an article on the banning of draft net fishing for salmon in Castlemaine Harbour, Co Kerry.

IF present trends continue, there could be an extra million people living in Ireland by 2021.

A FEAR that damage might be caused to an important spawning river in Kerry was one of the reasons given by An Bord Pleanála for turning down a planning application for a multi-million euro development, it emerged at the weekend.

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

HARD decisions may have to be made to improve water quality in the south-west, Cork county manager Martin Riordan said yesterday.

HARD decisions may have to be made to improve water quality in the south west, Cork county manager Martin Riordan stressed yesterday.

IT was celebrations all round, yesterday, for a group of Kerry anglers who helped save a swan’s nest from rising flood waters during recent torrential rain.

THE thrill of landing the first salmon on the opening day of the new season in Killarney, yesterday fell to seasoned angler Ken O’Neill, from Milltown, Co Kerry.

THE opening of the salmon fishing season in Killarney, Co Kerry, yesterday was marked by protests by local anglers which followed similar protests recently in other parts of the country.

RIVER frontage, mountain views and a five-mile drive to Killarney are just some of the assets of this Beaufort property. Throw in a top rate finish and you have a very desirable home on the Ring of Kerry.