Commission warns drivers to watch out for deer as breeding season starts

Drivers in Kerry are being warned to stay alert as red deer rutting season increases the risk of collisions

Standing guard during the rutting season...An Irish Red Stag on the uplands of Killarney National Park. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

Motorists are being urged to be vigilant for deer on roads over the coming days as the annual breeding season gets under way.

It comes as Kerry prepares for its annual Red Deer Rut Watch event in Killarney National Park on Sunday. The event is being organised by the Irish Deer Commission, which has also issued the warning to motorists to take care this month.