Kerry has to get ready for annual Traveller influx

AS Kerry awaits the annual summer influx of Travellers, there was a warning yesterday that some towns and villages will have serious difficulties if temporary halting sites are not provided for those attending festivals in the county.

The warning came from Fianna Fáil councillor Michael Cahill, who referred in particular to age-old Puck Fair, in Killorglin, which is patronised by large numbers of Travellers.

He said neighbouring villages, including Milltown and Glenbeigh, would have major problems if something was not done to accommodate Travellers at Puck Fair.