Kerry Co. Council propose to undertake dredging operations in Fenit Harbour commencing on 31st March 2025. This relates to the disposal of c. 125,000m³ of material which has accumulated adj. the commercial berth, navigational channel and its associated turning area and the area adj. to the eastern breakwater. Dredging is for the purposes of maintenance of the design and operational depths within the harbour to facilitate safe navigation and berthing of vessels. Dredging will be carried out using a trailing suction hopper dredger and the operation will continue until 21st May 2025. The material being dredged consists of clean silt and sand that is suitable for disposal at sea.

Proposed Dredging Operations 2025