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....

Known as Lá an Dreoilin to the locals this annual event 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....

For that Romantic Weekend Away - Restaurants, bars and hotels have candlelight dinner with lights out or dimmed to create a romantic atmosphere....

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....

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....

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....

The Carlsberg Music Festival in Dingle will feature a wide range of music including traditional, folk, jazz and blues.


Various outdoor performances will be held on the Guinness Gig Rig with a main concert being held each evening.

As well as this other events such as the Music Pub Trail and the Festival Club will be ongoing throughout the four days. The Music Pub Trail will feature live music in twelve pubs from Friday to Sunday inclusive....

A celebration of Irish and American music and thier shared origins. The 'Fourth of July' - Irish style!...

The World Fleadh comprises of ceili, outdoor concerts, master classes, demonstrations and a lot of fringe events featuring the most revered Irish traditional and contemporary performances in the world....