Killarney beats to the sound of banjos and bodhráns

Thousands of traditional music aficionados are due to visit Killarney for the Munster Fleadh Cheoil which kicked off officially last night.

More than 3,000 people of all ages will take part in competitions, but thousands more will attend impromptu music sessions and concerts at different venues around the Co Kerry town.

Open-air events will centre around a gig-rig in Main St, starting tonight with an Uí Bhríain céilí, to be followed by other performances throughout the weekend.