festivals and fairs kerry

This five day affair is a very enjoyable festival that will cater to young and old, local and tourist alike. There are many activities such as guided walks, horse riding, abseiling, orienteering, BBQ, basket making, bouncy castle and much, much more. The exceptional event for the kiddies is the circus skills workshop that will have them stilt walking and juggling along with the best of them....

The Kerry Skellig Regional Daniel O Connell Walking Weekend is a festival of guided walks for all levels....

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....

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...

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....

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!...

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

The festival caters for all members of the family with a line up that includes childrens sports, motorised treasure hunt, bonny baby competition, glamorous granny competition along with many other fun events. The main attraction of the festival is the Cailin Alainn competition where all the entrants are paraded through the town!!

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After harvest time comes the threshing. Come and see how it was done in the past such as the steam powered threshing machine, the flour milling, and the other vintage machinery from days of yore. There is plenty else to do and see such as the classic cars, wood turning and some activities for the kiddies....