Council approves donkey sanctuary on ancient site

Kerry County Council last night confirmed it had given the go-ahead for a donkey sanctuary and roadway now under construction in a unique Bronze Age valley near the Conor Pass which contains dozens of archaeological monuments.

The council said it had made its ruling “based on the information” it was given. No archaeological survey was demanded by the council.

The donkey sanctuary is within an archaeological complex of recorded monuments and the proximity to the monuments is causing concern.