Anger as roadworks hit tourist season

Plans to carry out roadworks in Killarney at the height of the busy tourist season are leading to objections in the Co Kerry town.

Local Independent councillor Niall O’Callaghan said he could not understand why such works could not be done at “quieter times” of the year.

“It makes absolutely no sense to be digging up roads when traffic is at its heaviest. We should be making it as easy as possible for people to get around, rather than doing the opposite.”