Life and death in the Black Valley

PUPILS in the Black Valley primary school, deep in the Kerry hills, are well aware they live amidst exquisite wild beauty. Given the environment in which they learn it’s not surprising nature walks and art are an important part of their curriculum.

The 23 children probably know more about eagles than any other children in Ireland. They can see white-tailed eagles almost daily, soaring overhead and disappearing into the mists.

When they go out, they also know exactly where to look for the eagles and can observe them at long range through a telescope.