festivals and fairs kerry

Festival commemorating the life and works of Annascaul born sculptor. Workshops in oils, pastels, sculpture and figure making, youth theatre and drama....

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....

Held annually and all in the name of fun and the craic, the aspiring hopefuls are sponsored on their journey through various activities and in the end the Bachelor of the Year is crowned. The locals and passer-by-ers also get to enjoy some fashion shows, sporting events and some children’s events....

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....

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

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

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....

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....