An assessment of the risks of climate change on Fenit Island Tombolo and surrounding areas, is to be presented at a public meeting in Fenit on Friday night.
The assessment was carried out by Professor Eugene Farrell from the Geography Department of University College Galway, and was commissioned by
Fenit Coast Conservation, in conjunction with Tralee Golf Club.
The area which will be affected by the destruction of the tombolo is far wider than Fenit.
It will affect Fenit Island, Tawlaght, Chapeltown, Ballyea, Barrow, Barrow House and access to the golf club.
It's feared the community in Barrow could be cut off from its hinterland - with greater frequency - by high spring tides.
There are also fears about the possible destruction of the two longest beaches in Fenit, which could adversely affect tourism.
The meeting will hear that Barrow Harbour, a protected site, will also be adversely affected - an estimated 22,000 birds winter there, including the iconic Brent Geese.
Fenit Coast Conservation is appealing to all the communities affected, to attend the meeting on Friday evening, which will be held
at 7pm, in the Community Hall, Island Road.
