Dogs and horses could be banned from Kerry beaches in effort to retain blue flag status

Council management have proposed that no dogs or horses are allowed from 11am to 7pm from June 1 to September 15
Dogs and horses could be banned from Kerry beaches in effort to retain blue flag status

Dog walkers on Inch beach, who could be forced to find somewhere else to bring their beloved canines if new rules are imposed this summer. File Picture: Don MacMonagle

Dogs and horses could be banned from some of the country's most popular beaches in a move likely to disappoint many.

A meeting of Kerry County Council was told the restriction may be necessary for beaches to retain their blue flag status.

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