festivals and fairs kerry

This event is of special note to food lovers from throughout the country. The restaurant of the year award is made here and there is also a young chef award. There are classes for those looking to learn something extraordinary and some special seminars on various food related topics....

One of Irelands most famous annual events, drawing crowds from all over the world as people come back home to Ireland after perhaps generations of being away. The festival includes a parade, free open-air concerts and lots more in the way of fun and merriment. The event is topped off by the crowning of the Rose, as decided by the panel of judges who evaluate which girl has the nicest personality....

Known as Lá an Dreoilin to the locals this annual event, held on the 26th of December, involves a parade where everyone can come in fancy dress or straw costumes and have a bit of a laugh. There will be plenty of song and dance and the Wren’s go from pub to pub collecting for charity all the while playing some excellent music....

The first Brendan Kennelly Festival was held in 2001 and has continued anually ever since. The festival takes place every August in Brendan's home village of Ballylongford. Sure to be regarded as one of Ireland's most popular literary and cultural events, the Brendan Kennelly Summer Festival is a truly international celebration of the work of Brendan Kennelly,  modern performing and visual arts. Poetry, workshops, historical walks, theatre, music, dance, exhibitions, street s...

The All-Ireland Ceoltas Champions Kilcummin provide the best in Irish dancing and Irish music in the day that everyone celebrates everything that it means to be Irish. The Parade normally starts at 2pm and it is renowned as the most colourful parade on the island and with 7 marching bands you can be sure of plenty of noise and music....

Live life to the power of Guinness & Oysters!


Join us for a wonderful experience at the Annual Ballylongford International Oyster Festival. This unique event is about friends, fun, fabulous seafood combined with non-stop entertainment in the charming village of Ballylongford.


Come join us and try some Guinness & Ballylongford bay Oysters!...

The Kerry Film Festival was set up in 2000. The festival screens films around County Kerry and also promotes Kerry as a film destination. Awards include, Best Short Animation, Best Short Documentary and Best Director....

Various venues around the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. This festival draws literary figures, artists, politicians, musicians, etc., worldwide. The Festival is held anually....

A five day celebration of the best in local and international Traditional Irish music song and dance through concerts, workshops, sessions and lectures....

While at the Glenbeigh Races, there is something for everybody,based on horse and pony racing on the beach, where old friends meet, new friendships begin and a must for anybody who enjoys non stop entertainment....