Killarney is a lively place with a relaxed, holiday atmosphere at this time of year, as visitors enjoy themselves during the peak season.

A suspected gas explosion that rocked Killarney, Co Kerry, at 6.20am on Saturday claimed the life of a popular local businessman, further loss of life being avoided due to the early hour of the blast.

Gardaí are continuing their search for a man in his 50s following a gas explosion in Killarney earlier.