Kerry on top for short breaks

KERRY has topped the poll as the most popular holiday destination in a survey that asked people where they were planning a short break at home this year.

More than 96% of people who took part in the survey conducted by Kilkenny Tourism stated they planned to take at least one short break in Ireland this year.

Of the 440 consumers who were interviewed at the end of last year, Kerry was voted the most popular destination with respondents, while Kilkenny was cited as the second most popular short break destination among holiday makers for 2011.