Dozens apply for first Killarney jarvey licence advertised in years

Dozens of applications have been received for a single Killarney jarvey licence — the first hackney horse and carriage licence to have been publicly advertised in generations.

The successful applicant will be drawn by lot — such is the level of interest in the traditional Killarney trade.

Some 66 applications have been deemed “valid” and the opportunity to drive a horse and carriage for hire to Ross Castle and down by Lough Léin for an annual licence fee of €65 will be offered to the first name drawn.