Concerns have been raised about the appearance of shopfronts in Killarney, with fears that the town centre could become "tacky."

It is understood that Westport in County Mayo is the only Municipal District that has moved to protect traditional shop fronts, and newly elected Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady, wants Killarney to follow suit.
At Friday's Killarney Municipal District Meeting, Mayor Grady passed a motion asking "That Kerry County Council would formulate a policy relating to shopfronts in Killarney Municipal District to ensure conformity in their appearance."
Mayor Grady stated that the current policy has too many exemptions and not enough restrictions.
He pointed out that planning permission is not required to change shopfronts unless the use of the building changes.
He said it was difficult for people to hang a flower basket in town, yet some retail shops display bright colours, neon lights, and various items in their windows.
He fears that if this continues, Killarney will "lose its character and become tacky."
In response to the motion, a council official replied that Kerry County Council has already published detailed Shopfront Design Guidelines.
These guidelines offer advice on materials, colours, signage, lighting, advertising, and how a shop front relates to nearby buildings. These guidelines are available on the Council’s website.