Traffic in Kerry is double what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Irish Independent says according to smartphone data collected anonymously by Apple and Google, traffic in the county is up 161% compared to January 2020.
The use of public transport is up by over a quarter and workplace attendance is close to pre-pandemic levels.
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Outdoor recreation in Kerry, including people using beaches and public gardens, is up 252%
The significant increases in Kerry are being attributed to staycations and people remote working.