'Kerry will still be there when this passes' - Mayor warns holidaymakers to stay away from Kingdom

An aerial view of Killarney

The mayor of Killarney today reiterated his appeal to stay away from the tourist town.

There is growing concern that huge numbers were in situ before the latest legislation to restrict movement to second homes and other accommodation, and that the direct appeals to visitors has come too late to halt the traditional high Easter influx to Kerry.