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A COLOURFUL variety of new, high-impact banners erected above the streets of Killarney are designed to enhance the holiday feel in the country’s premier tourist town.

The attractive summertime banners, which have been put in place on all streets by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, feature images of popular local visitor attractions including Ross Castle, the lakes, the local golf clubs, jaunting cars, the great local culture and, of course, the national park.
Separate flags to celebrate more specific events, such as the Ring of Kerry cycle, will be erected alongside the promotional banners at various times of the season. “We are absolutely delighted to unveil the new Killarney street banners. I think they give a spectacular holiday feel to the town,” said Chamber President Paul O’Neill. “We want the visitor to turn the street corner and say ‘wow I've arrived in Killarney’. The international and county flags gave a lovely splash of colour over the last few years but now we have moved to the next level,” he added.

The creative and driving force behind the banners project is Chamber executive member Kate O’Leary and great support has been received from the Killarney Municipal District Council and the local authority’s engineering department for providing additional fittings to support the banners. “This will greatly add to the amazing atmosphere in our town,” said Paul O’Neill.
 

 
Above: At the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/Killarney Municipal Authority flag unveiling were from left, Paul O'Neill, President, Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, Mayor of the Killarney District Brendan Cronin, Kate O'Leary, Kieran O'Halloran, Eileen O'Donoghue and John Ahern. Pic: Don MacMonagle