DAG is working to raise awareness about the value and vulnerability of the Fenit Island tombolo, a precious natural resource and coastal barrier. In conjunction with Coastwatch Ireland, they are learning about best practices in marram grass harvesting and planting, implementing limited soft fencing to discourage trampling in key areas, learning about the sea grass beds in marine
On October 1st, Fenit Town Hall hosted a meeting with local media, councillors and other stakeholders to bring them up to date about our activities, our ethos and our future plans. The meeting took place in the beautiful setting of Tralee Sailing Club, and attendees heard from the St. Brendan’s Heritage Group, the Historical Group,
Earlier this year, Fenit Town Hall raised concerns with Kerry County Council about traffic congestion on the pier during busy Summer months, and asked for pull-in bays to be created so that traffic could pass safely up and down the pier. The Council responded by creating no-parking bays at intervals along the west side of
Neven’s Irish Seafood Trails will air early in 2021. He came to Fenit on October 5th, visiting and cooking in local restaurants and trying out oyster fishing for himself. Neven shares a passion for marine life and was extremely interested to meet with local Fenit fishermen & fisherwomen and learn more about what makes our
Fenit Town Hall committee member Mary O’Brien Browne talks to Radio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh about the latest developments in Fenit and the work of Fenit Town Hall to date. Listen here: https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/talkabout/big-things-happening-in-fenit-october-4th-2021-253416
Fenit Town Hall Signage Group has worked hard to erect a new ‘Welcome to Fenit’ sign at the entrance to the village. It features St Brendan the navigator, the lighthouse and visual icons of all the amenities available in Fenit. It also features the logo of the Sustainable Development Goals to which Fenit Town