Weekend car rallying and heavy-duty quad motorbikes are threatening the fragile environment of some of Kerry's most scenic beaches, according to public representatives who are calling for a by-law to prohibit such activity.
The calls have been supported by Dúchas, which met the council and is concerned about the threat to the county's dune system.
Quad bikes have damaged sand dunes in Banna, Rossbeigh, Ballyheigue and are accelerating erosion in other Blue Flag beaches that are also special areas of conservation.
The quads were tearing out the grasses which protected the fragile dunes, Mr Michael Gleeson said.
"There is also an anti-social dimension to the sport because the bikes cause enormous inconvenience and noise to the public," Mr Gleeson said.
Inch strand is like the site of "a grand prix" at weekends, such is the number of cars and quad bikes being used, locals have claimed.
In the north of the county, up to 50 quad motorbikes assembled on the beach at Beale two weeks ago and the problem was also acute in Ballyheigue.
Mr Jimmy Deenihan TD, the Fine Gael spokesman on arts, sport and tourism, is one of those calling on the county council to introduce a by-law banning car and bike racing from beaches.
Kerry County Council said there are legal difficulties with the introduction of by-laws on beaches. Legal responsibility in the foreshore zone is divided between various parties, such as the local authority, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and adjoining landowners, a spokeswoman said.
However, the council is looking into the matter.
The Department of the Marine has said it is up to the council to oversee the beaches.
Meanwhile, the council is meeting with Dúchas tomorrow to finalise a management plan for Rossbeigh beach.
The Rossbeigh sand dune system is part of a candidate Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and adjoins a Special Protection Area (SPA).