festivals and fairs kerry

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....

While at the Glenbeigh Races, there is something for everybody,based on horse and pony racing on the beach, where old friends meet, new friendships begin and a must for anybody who enjoys non stop entertainment....

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....

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....

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, 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 anually in the month of July, traditional namhogs take to the waters off venrty beach, along with a traditional music and dance festival taking place on the beach itself.

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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....

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....