Killarney wheel project on horizon

AN observation wheel earmarked for Killarney will offer visitors a bird’s eye view of the scenery in the tourist mecca.

A smaller version of the London Eye and similar to a wheel in Belfast, the promoters hope to have the latest tourist attraction in operation this year, subject to planning permission.

It is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors per year and to generate €2 million annually for the local economy.