Kerry locals fly stars and stripes

"Americans are welcome in Waterville", locals insist

Locals in the Kerry village of Waterville have come out in force to proclaim their town 'American-friendly' - despite reports to the contrary.

Residents and business owners took to the streets of the picturesque Kerry town yesterday evening to wave US flags - as well as Canadian, British and EU ones, for some reason - in a demonstration designed to counter the impression that 'loud Americans' were not welcome in the town.