Property Focus: The Kingdom comes calling

Sales to locals returning to Killarney from abroad is on the increase, says auctioneer

Home sweet home: Pubs, shops, and restaurants on Main Street, Killarney.

ALTHOUGH  the attractions of Killarney can’t bring in tourists during the pandemic, they are luring back locals from home and abroad who want to return to live in proximity to its lakes, mountains, and world-famous scenery.

“Sales to returning locals usually make up around 5% but last year it was up to 15%,’’ says Michael Coghlan who experienced a surge in sales after the first lockdown.