Kerry’s blue flag beaches to be off-limits to dogwalkers and horse riding

Some areas at 14 seaside locations in the county will be off-limits to dogs and horses between 11am and 7pm from June 1 to September 15

Saorise Brennan from Tralee and his dog Sweetpea take a walk on a West Kerry Beach as the Sun shines down on the Country. Photo: Domnick Walsh 

Man's best friend is to have access to Kerry's blue flag beaches severely curtailed this summer with new bylaws banning dogs and horses between the hours of 11am and 7pm. 

However, dog walkers have been thrown a bone, with the creation of dedicated sand corridors to allow pooches to access non-blue flag areas as long as they stay on a tight leash.