festivals and fairs kerry

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 passers by also get to enjoy some fashion shows, sporting events and some children’s events....

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....

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....

A sporting race - 1.2mile Swim, 56 mile Cycle, 13 mile run. Dates: 01.06.2007 to 30.09.2007 - entry on-line only through our website. Entry will close when we reach our limit/capacity....

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

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....

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....

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....

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