festivals and fairs kerry

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

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

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....

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....

After 36 years this event has blossomed into one of Ireland’s largest and most anticipated literary events on the calendar. There are a range of workshops,  that deals with the diverse styles of writing. This is the ideal event for any budding writer. It gives them a chance to come, talk with established writers and help them build a platform with which to build their talent....

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....

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....

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....

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....