Rare mammal returning to south-west

Sean O’Riordan

In 1978 the last official survey of pine martens in the region failed to find any. However, a successful breeding programme in Killarney National Park, allied with the creature's habit of roaming, has meant the species is re-establishing itself in several areas.

Duchas regional wildlife inspector Paddy O'Sullivan said that apart from Killarney, the creatures were showing up in good numbers around Glengariffe.