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Killarney’s unique selling points are free to enjoy

By Sean Moriarty
Killarney’s reputation as a good place to visit is down to its main attractions being free to visit.
The opinion was gleaned from extensive online research conducted in late 2021 – which included a separate visitor sentiment survey - commissioned by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and conducted by professional independent marketing consultants Repucon.
The key findings in the visitor sentiment survey were based on a total of 500 interviews conducted at a range of sampling points throughout the town over the last two weekends in August.
Repucon’s Mark O’Connell presented the survey’s findings to Chamber members at the special lunch meeting at the International Hotel on Wednesday.
He encouraged Killarney businesses to promote the fact that the town’s main attractions are free to use.
Some of the main reasons for visiting included visiting Muckross House and Gardens, Torc Waterfall and the Gap of Dunloe.
Almost 50% of visitors said they visited the National Park with 46% visiting Muckross House and Gardens.
“Visitors do not have to spend a penny once they arrive in Killarney, not one brown cent– that is not being said enough,” he told the meeting.
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