North Kerry Waxcap Survey 2012 - the Northern Ireland Fungus Group

The third best sites was both had 11 species of waxcap. One was Lough Annascaul just to the
south of Glennahoo. A very similar site with steep valley sites, this is probably much better
than the 11 species found. The fields on the other side of the lough (again difficult to access
from the public carpark due to the river) looked the most promising area and would be worth
visiting. This would involve a walk in from a farm at Dromavally. Hygrocybe punicea was
present in large numbers.
Lough Annascaul
The other site with 11 species was a coastal site which has all the hallmarks of a very good site.
It was on Slea Head overlooking the Blaskets. The steep fields through which the Dingle Way
passes directly above the road were full of waxcaps and it has the “feel” that it should be much
better. The very steep slopes below the road also looked good but with the drop over the cliffs
are a bit dangerous to survey. The maze of fields above the village of Coumeenoole will have
fields of interest without doubt. The higher fields looked less green and lush and would be the
best ones to target.
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