Gardaí on bikes to patrol park as concern for public safety rises

Gardaí on mountain bikes are to become a daily feature of life in Killarney National Park as concerns grow about public safety.

There are also plans to tackle the rise in underage drinking parties in the popular demesne area of the park.

Incidents such as the sexual assault of a youth last week, as well as public drinking by all age groups, and persistent streaker incidents in recent months, have persuaded gardaí to systematically use bike patrols.