Sign of the times: How one Munster business community is fighting back

The efforts towns such as Killarney are making to ensure business returns

Killarney Rotary Club launched its awareness project advising locals and tourists to wear masks. From left, president Anne Alcock, Paul Sherry, Ciara Irwin-Foley, Mike Stack, Angela O'Connor, Bayle Tadinatova, Grace O'Neill, Barry Murphy, and Eduard Schmidt-Zorner. Picture: Don MacMonagle

IF the pandemic has taught us anything it’s how in these times, staying connected yet apart matters — and one Munster town is highlighting this message.

Ireland’s tourism capital, Killarney, has faced significant challenges since March but the local authority, as well as business and community organisations, are uniting to fight back.