Living Culture:
Irish Festivals throughout the Year!
near your self-catering house
January - the Shindig!
January 19-21, 2009 Shindig: Traditional Music Set Dancing Festival Weekend
Brandon Hotel and Conference Centre, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
February - All Ireland Irish Dancing:
February 4-11, 2009 All Ireland Irish Dancing Championships
Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Kerry, Ireland
Traditional Irish Dancing
March - Pan-Celtic Festival:
Feile Phan Cheilteach International Tralee
Pan-Celtic Festival - all Month Long in Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
St. Patrick's Parades in Co. Kerry, Ireland
April:
Samlaiocht Charrai Arts Festival Tralee 22nd - 25th
Siamsa Tire Summer Season commences in Tralee on the 23rd.
Tralee Dog Show.
Tralee
May:
Killarney Rally of the Lakes
Killarney, Kerry, Ireland
Kerry Writers Week Listowel 31st May to 6th June.
Listowel, Kerry, Ireland
June:
Horse Racing Tralee June Weekend
Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
Ballybunion Bachelor Festival last week in June
Ballybunion, Kerry, Ireland.
July:
Ballylongford Regatta at Saleen Pier 3rd Sunday in July.
Ballylongford, Kerry, Ireland
8 Jul - 30 Aug. John B Keane Autumn Festival
Listowel, Kerry, Ireland
This is a celebration of Irish literature in the context of the great Kerry writer John B. Keane. The weekend programme will include literary workshops, readings and lectures by contemporary Irish and International writers.
14 Jul - 2 Sep Maize Maze
Tubberlispole, Dingle, Kerry, Ireland
For something completely novel and fun while on holidays, how about tackling a 10-point quiz trail in a six-acre maze in a field of corn? The maze is the work of the internationally recognized Adrian Fisher, who has designed mazes in 23 countries. Finding your way around the field of corn which grows to a height of nine feet, is challenging and highly amusing for all ages. There are other puzzles also - such as a rope maze, which is great for relays, and table top puzzles. A great day for all the family.
28 - 31 Jul Festival of Lughnasa
Brandon and Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula, Kerry, Ireland
Revival of Celtic harvest festival with competitions for all ages, hill walking, music, song and fancy dress.
1 - 15 Jul Killarney Summerfest
Various, Killarney, Kerry, Ireland
A summer festival of music, concerts, street entertainment, etc. for all the family. A summer festival of music, concerts, street entertainment, etc. for all the family.
August:
4 - 6 Aug. International Angling Festival
Cahersiveen, Kerry, Ireland
A lite line 12 lbs. test will be held on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are all tackle.
4 - 7 Aug. Celtic Festival of Music and the Arts
Cahersiveen, Kerry, Ireland
Musical entertainment, art exhibitions, workshops in Irish music, dance and language, children's entertainment and walks.
4 - 7 Aug. Dan Paddy Andy Festival
Lyreacompane, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Music, song, dance drama and story telling festival in a rural setting commemorating the great Irish matchmaker.
10 - 12 Aug. Puck Fair
Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland
One of Ireland's oldest festivals, includes traditional cattle and horse fairs, as well as the coronation and dethronement of a goat.
10 - 13 Aug. Brendan Kennelly Summer Festival
St. Oliver's National School, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, Ireland
A mix of poetry, art, music, literature and song to celebrate the work of a local poet
11-13 Aug. Ballybunion Busking Festival 3rd week in August.
Horse Racing in Tralee 4th week in August.
Listowel Fleadh Ceoil 3rd weekend in August.
Ballylongford- Brendan Kenneally weekend- 2nd week in August.
"Rose of Tralee" International Festival 3rd weekend in August for 5 days.
Rose of Tralee Festival
September:
15-17 September Ballylongford Oyster Festival
the weekend before the Listowel Races. Locally produced oysters & seafood events organized to include adults, children and for the entire family and individual events for children & adults.
Listowel Harvest Festival 18th - 23rd approximately.
Listowel Horse Racing 18th - 23rd approximately
Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
October:
Blennerville Threshing Festival around the 3rd October.
Blennerville, Co. Kerry, Ireland
- Old time steam threshing vintage machinery display with vintage cars and wood turning.
Castleisland Music Festival 27th - 30th October approximately.
Castlemaine, Co. Kerry, Ireland
October Kerry Film Festival Tralee and Other Places
Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Ballylongford Races 2nd week in October
Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
November:
November 23-27 Listowel Food Fair .
Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Food lovers from around the country gather to enjoy this celebration of local food. The fair will include the restaurant of the year award and young chef awards.
December:
Ballyheigue Horse Racing,
Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry Ireland.
Plus lots of events and excellent performances throughout the year, listings at Kerry Festivals
All of these Irish festivals are within a short drive of your self-catering house!
NOW... save your time before the dates are filled!
