Summerfest concerts bring out the crowds

UP to 100,000 people are expected to attend the third annual Summerfest in Killarney, Co Kerry, which runs for the next 10 days.

The festival got under way last night with a black tie ball, which had a Celtic Glamour theme, at €130 per ticket, in the National Events Centre, Gleneagle Hotel. Guests of honour were the Minister for Tourism John O’Donoghue and the Mayor of Killarney Brian O’Leary.

The festival programme, aimed at boosting business during a traditionally slack period in the tourist season, has an emphasis on family-style and street entertainment The GAA grounds, Fitzgerald Stadium, will be the venue for three open-air concerts, expected to be attended by up to 40,000 people this weekend.