festivals and fairs kerry

The festival consists of a series of hands on workshops for Primary School children.  Muckross Research Library works closely with Muckross Traditional Farms in the running of this event....

A world percussion festival featuring the bodhrán, the Irish frame drum. This festival has competitions, workshops, concerts and street entertainment with percussionists and traditional Irish musicians from all over the world....

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....

The Cahersiveen Celtic Festival of Music and the Arts, celebrates music history and culture over the Bank Holiday weekend. The festival offers an action packed programme of events over the 3 days as well as quality musical entertainment. This event celebrates everything Irish with plenty of musical entertainment and art exhibitions. There will also be workshops for those interested in learning Irish Music and Irish Dancing. If you are visiting the area at the time you could avail of the opp...

The Killarney Summerfest is one of the biggest and best festivals in the south west. It's held annually in the picturesque town of Killarney in County Kerry.

The programme has events and activities to suit all age and tastes. As well as lots of street entertainment they'll be special kiddies events like the much loved Teddy Bear's Picnic,  productions at the INEC, a fun - fair carnival and lots of children's workshops.

Other activities to take place during the...

Ireland oldest festival is held on the 10th, 11th and 12th of August annually. Come to Killorglin to see the crowning of Irelands only King, a puck goat!
Puck’s a time where old friends meet and new friendships are forged!
The festival always has an extensive line up with something for all the family including horse and cattle fairs, street entertainment, and a funfair along with a fantastic fireworks display to end the festival! 


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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....

A sporting race - 1.2mile Swim, 56 mile Cycle, 13 mile run. Dates: 01.06.2007 to 30.09.2007 - entry on-line only through our website. Entry will close when we reach our limit/capacity....

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....

Weekend of festivities for both adults and children, involving fun races for everyone.  If you enjoy music and dance this is the place to be. The Regatta is held through out the monday with the Parishes and Four Man races taking place....