Killarney’s twinning status examined

Killarney, Co Kerry, has so many twins that it takes two large signposts on the town’s outskirts to list their names. However, a review says these sister arrangements, some of which go back 30 years, need to be on a firmer footing.

The town has nine twins, including towns in Britain, Italy, France, and the US.

An independent assessment commissioned by the Killarney Municipal District says some are now “sleeping partners” and, rather than seeking new partners, it may be better to nurture the old ones, a council meeting has heard.