There were two convictions in Tralee last year for breaching guidelines around smoky coal use. Since September 1st, the greater Killarney area joined Tralee as

The greater Killarney area has become a low smoke zone. As of midnight, smoky coal cannot be sold, marketed, distributed or burned within the area.

Smoky coal will be banned in Killarney from September 1st. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Eamon Ryan has signed the regulations to extend