'Phones hopping' as Munster's hospitality sector gets ready for busy season ahead

“That 60th birthday party that was put on hold, or the 30th wedding anniversary, they’re the events that are going to happen now."

Donnacha Gleeson with mum Fiona and Louise Brosnan enjoying lunch at Benners Hotel in Dingle, County Kerry, today. The hotel's general manager, John Foley, said the easing of restrictions has brought a sense of settling down and positivity about the year ahead. Photo: Don MacMonagle

With the lifting of restrictions last weekend, suddenly weekends away, events and celebrations are back in full swing, and across Munster those in the hospitality industry say bookings are flying in.

Lisa Argue, marketing manager for Dream Ireland Holiday Homes, says their phones have been “hopping” since Friday, mostly from the domestic and UK market.