People who find themselves unable to attend after booking tables and meals at local restaurants are being asked to contact the venue in advance as much as possible.
With the re-opening of restaurants and gastro pubs today many are already reporting full bookings for the weekends leading up to Christmas.
Annette Keenan from Keenan's in Tarmonbarry says people not showing up after booking has been an issue during the last re-opening.
She's asking people to do their best to contact them if they find they can't make it after all…