Kerry – Festivals & Events

2010

Co. Kerry traditional music session and Annual Horse Fair at Castleisland

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: 17th March.
Where: Killarney, Co Kerry.
What: Festival and parade honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.
More info: Tel: +353 (0) 64-663-4594 or 663-4506

Pan Celtic Festival – Féile Pan Cheilteach 2010

When: 6 – 11 April

Where: Dingle

What: Cultural displays, music, song, dance and drama as representatives of Celtic nations gather together.

More Info: www.panceltic.ie

Samhlaíocht, Kerry Easter Arts Festival and Bumble Bee Festival
When: 3 - 5 April.
Where: The Boatyard, Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
What: A family festival with puppet shows, music, exhibitions and much more.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 712-9934 or 712-0934; Web: www.samhlaiocht.com

Féile na Bealtaine – Dingle Arts Festival
When: End of April – Early May.
Where: Dingle, Co Kerry.
What: A festival to highlight and promote Ireland’s natural heritage.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 915-1082; Web: www.feilenabealtaine.ie

Killarney Races
When: 9 - 11 May, 12 - 16 July, and 17 - 20 August.
Where: Killarney Racecourse, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
What: An exciting series of horse races and social events.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0)64-663-1125; Web: www.hri.ie

World Bodhran Championships Festival
When: First weekend of June
Where: Milltown, Co. Kerry
What: One of Ireland’s newest traditional music festivals, this event features bodhran players – in search of a world champion.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 976-5601
Web: www.worldbodhranchampionships.com

Listowel Writers Week
When: 2 - 6 June.
Where: Listowel, Co. Kerry. Listowel
What: A literary festival devoted to Kerry’s great literary traditions.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 68 21074; Web: www.writersweek.ie

Killarney Summerfest
When: 2 - 17 July
Where: Killarney, Co. Kerry.
What: A festival of music, street entertainment, workshops etc. for all the family.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 64-667-1560; Web: www.killarneysummerfest.com

Cahersiveen Celtic Festival of Music and The Arts
When: 31 July - 2 August.
Where: Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry.
What: Celtic-themed musical entertainment; art exhibitions; workshops in Irish music, dance and language; children’s entertainment and walks.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 947-2043; Web: www.celticmusicfestival.com

Puck Fair
When: 10 – 12 August.
Where: Killorgan, Co Kerry.
What: One of Ireland’s oldest festivals, with traditional cattle and horse fairs, as well as the coronation and enthronement of a goat.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 976-2366; Web: www.puckfair.ie

Rose of Tralee International Festival
When: 21 – 25 August.
Where: Tralee, Co. Kerry.
What: One of Ireland’s leading festivals since 1959, with entertainment including televised International Rose Selection nights and a street carnival.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 712-1322; Web: www.roseoftralee.ie

Kerry Film Festival
When: First week of November.
Where: Various venues, Co. Kerry.
What: The 7th annual Kerry Film festival features awards for films in the categories of experimental, international, animation, documentary, Irish, and for best director.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 66 7129934 or 7120934; Web: www.kerryfilmfestival.com

Listowel Food Fair
When: First week of November.
Where: Cahirdown, Listowel, Co. Kerry.
What: Food lovers from around the country gather to enjoy this celebration of local food.
More Info: Tel: +353 (0) 68 23034; Web: www.listowelfoodfair.com

Christmas in Killarney
When: Late November 2010 – Early January, 2011.
Where: Killarney, Co Kerry.
What: A month-long Christmas Festival with visits from Santa, Ireland’s tallest Christmas tree, Christmas Eve Welcome Home Street Event, Christmas Markets, pre-Christmas sales in shops, ice show, torchlight parade, concerts and shows, pantomimes, puppet shows, treasure hunts, table quizzes, charades, art and photographic exhibit, and wine and art evening, and more.
More Info: www.christmasinkillarney.com