Find out what town in Kerry is the most beach obsessed
Using Google trends and weather analytics from Met Éireann, Energy consultants Wizer Energy, have found the country's top five beach-loving towns.
The research analysed search interest for beach-related terms like 'swim,' 'surf,' 'weather today,' and 'tide times' from January through early April.
Tramore took the top spot, followed closely by Ranafast in County Donegal, with Tralee taking third place.
And this is no surprise according to swimming coach and tourism operator John Edwards who says the research just proves not only what wonderful beaches Tralee and its surrounds has but also how much the local community love to visit these areas.
"Our business specialises in open water swimming coaching and I am not surprised that Tralee has ranked so highly in this poll. Tralee has a long history of open water swimmers enjoying iconic swims in Tralee Bay,' he told The Kerryman.
He highlights swims such as Lighthouse Swim in Fenit and Blenneville to Fenit and Maherees to Fenit as well as across Tralee Bay as among the iconic swims in the area and this he says has led to this ranking for Tralee town with locals googling weather and best places to swim highlighting their obsession with the beach.
He says that with summer fast approaching once again Fenit will be a hive of activity for all water sports but particularly for swimming.
"Fenit and Tralee bay must surely be ranked as one of Ireland's top open water swimming destinations.'
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