Open to boost county’s tourism

KERRY is set to capitalise on the huge international publicity given to the 3 Irish Open Golf Championship, held in Killarney.

The Killarney tourist information office has received a large number of enquiries and the hope is the level of interest will result in a hike in visitors, especially well-heeled golfers.

Other courses in the south-west are also set to benefit from the worldwide TV coverage of the Open which showcased the lake and mountain scenery.