Six rare spiders found in Killarney National Park

A NEW survey confirms the presence of at least six rare spiders in Killarney National Park. They are thriving in some of Ireland’s finest remaining examples of ancient oak and yew woodlands.

Myles Nolan, an arachnologist (spider expert) who conducted the survey, said a key factor in the abundance of these spiders in the area was the lack of human interference with the habitat.