'Farmer bashing' after Kerry fires 'disappointing,' says IFA

Social media speculation laying the blame at farmers clearing land for grazing in upland areas has been rejected by the Kerry branch of the Irish Farmers Association 

Thousands of acres of Killarney National Park have been burnt as Kerry County Council fire crews, National Park and Wildlife Services, an Air Corps helicopter, local volunteers tried to contain huge blazes over the past few days. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

A three-day blaze in Killarney National Park in Co Kerry was finally brought under control on Monday after the combined efforts of Kerry County Council fire crews, the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS), three Air Corps helicopters and local volunteers battled hard to contain the flames. 

However, tempers have started to heat up over the potential cause of the massive fire that caused huge damage to habitats and wildlife.