Buskers told to ‘lower the tone’ in Kerry

Gardaí in Killarney are to investigate the behaviour of some street entertainers after councillors complained the public were being insulted, foul language was being used to tourists, and some buskers simply “lowered the tone”.

A move to regulate buskers and all street entertainers in Kerry is under way and a permit system is being considered, with some form of audition process likely.

Last year, amid a crescendo of complaints from staff in shops and offices, mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher said a permit system, which would limit performers to certain hours and locations, was the way forward.