Buskers in Killarney could now face fines or prosecution if they do not obey new by-laws requiring them to keep their music at a certain level as well as capping their playing time.
Street performers in the town popular with tourists could be slapped with a fine of €75 or prosecution in the District Court for not adhering to strict new rules, Newstalk reports.
Amplifiers must be kept below 80 decibels and playing time has now been curtailed to two hours.