festivals and fairs kerry

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 annual event is normally held in June, a must for any petrol head or motorcycle enthusiast. With 3 days of live entertainment,  and of course the bike shows with top trophies. The Chopper Club has been in Ireland for over 30 years and you can expect interest from all over Europe. Venue may change from year to year, it is advisable to contact the Club office on the number provided to confirm....

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....

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....

This is the 8th year that the traditional Irish Music style of Sliabh Luachra is celebrated. Con Curtin himself is a master of this nearly forgotten art and all are welcome to come to meet the legend himself. Good craic and merriment is assured to be had by all....

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....

This four day event is a revival of the ancient Celtic Harvest Festival. There are activities aplenty as the locals encourage any tourists in the area to partake in such goings-on as hill walking, visits to the historical sites and the many beach and field competitions. There will also be loads of other entertainment such as poetry, music and plenty of song....

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....

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....

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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