Tourism bodies welcome plans for observation wheel

PLANS for 38-metre high observation wheel for Killarney are being welcomed enthusiastically by the local tourism industry – but some local traders are claiming it could cost them business because of lost parking space.

The proposed wheel has been described as “a smaller version of the London Eye”. It would, reportedly, offer visitors spectacular views of the famous lakes and mountains and would be located in the town’s biggest car park, at New Street.

A planning application is being considered by Killarney Town Council.