festivals and fairs kerry

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

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....

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...

This is the 16th annual Easter Arts and Bumble Bee Festival that celebrates the arts throughout Kerry over the Easter weekend. All things artistic such as music, crafts, culture, film and literature will be celebrated and there will be a parade with floats from artistic groups from around the county. The Bumble Bee Festival is for the kids, to let their imaginations run wild with workshops and events while working with ceramics, photography, painting and plenty more....

Parades, soccer, golf, swimming galas, card drives, barbeque, dancing and discos. Entertainment for all ages in the beautiful seaside village of Castlegregory during the festival....

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....

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...

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....

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....