Fort Shannon is an artillery emplacement which was constructed by Irish army engineers at Ardmore Point between August and November 1942. My late father was one of the officers who oversaw the project. It is something of which Ireland should be proud and should seek to preserve. It represents a remarkable example of strategic planning and construction.
I would press Kerry County Council to include its protection within the County Development Plan 2022 - 2028 and would urge a reconsideration of the zoning of that part of the site which is not currently within the Special Area of Conservation so that the integrity of the entire ensemble is maintained for the benefit of future generations who might view this remarkable piece of Irish military engineering with immense pride.
Full details can be seen in the attached document