Killarney tops with overseas and local visitors

One of Ireland’s oldest destinations is still tops with overseas and local visitors, a review of the tourism industry in Killarney has found.

Most people come to Kerry because of Killarney, and the vast majority find it either meets or exceeds expectations. After their trip to Killarney they go to Dublin.

North American tourists spending €191.50 a day still spend more than anyone else in Killarney, more than double what the German or French visitor spends (€81.48), and nearly a third more than the UK tourist (€147.20) The direct spend, including day trippers to Killarney, is €180m annually.