Killarney's remote Black Valley connected to 5G network

Thousands of tourists visit the area every year and there is some expectation the remote valley will be the subject of Instagram stories

The remote Black Valley in Killarney was one of the last locations in Ireland to get electricity and landline telephone. Picture: Dan Linehan

The remote Black Valley in Killarney, one of the last locations in Ireland to get electricity and landline telephone, has now been switched on to 5G ultra-fast mobile coverage.

The launch at Lord Brandon’s Cottage at the Upper Lake in Killarney heard senior figures from eir recall its past, and how the milestone connection would transform life for locals and visitors to the beautiful valley at the upper western reach of Killarney National Park.