Accordionist is tourist town’s first ambassador

HE has the reputation of almost being able to make a “squeeze box” talk and is now an ambassador for tourist haven Killarney.

Well-known Irish musician Liam O’Connor was presented with Killarney Town Council’s first ambassadorial award, on Tuesday night, in recognition of his promotion of the town.

A native of Newmarket, Co Cork, the accordionist has lived in Killarney for several years.