Fenit takes the plunge with a return to diving

The higher diving board is to be allowed, but the lower platform is being omitted under the conditions and amendments.

Permission has been granted for the restoration of open sea diving at Fenit, Co Kerry.

Permission has been granted for the restoration of open sea diving at Fenit, the most westerly commercial port in Ireland — heralding the return of an activity that had thrilled generations of Tralee and Kerry people.

A golden age of diving began 100 years ago in the port, which is 11km west of Tralee.