Local Events - Kerry & Cork
Events in South West of Ireland
There are many events which take place each year in Ireland's South West. Here we have outlined a few which are located near to Kenmare so that you can plan your visit to the area whilst staying at the hotel.
(Tip: Click on the event name for more information)
| Month | Dates | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 30th to 2nd June | Castletownbere June Bank Holiday Festival | Castletownbere |
| May | 31st to 3rd June | Ireland Bike Fest | Killarney |
| June | 15th to 30th | West Cork Garden Trail | West Cork |
| June | 18th to 23rd | Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrai | Ballybunion |
| June | 28th to 6th July | West Cork Chamber Music Festival | Bantry |
| June | 28th to 16th July | The Kerry Activity Experience | Killarney |
| July | 6th | Climb 4 Concern | Killarney |
| July | 7th to 13th | West Cork Literary Festival | Bantry |
| July | 12th to 14th | Kenmare Food Carnival | Kenmare |
| July | 13th | Run Killarney | Killarney |
| July | 15th to 18th | Killarney Horse Racing Festival - July | Killarney |
| July | 17th to 21st | Sneem Family Festival | Sneem |
| July | 19th to 21st | Eyeries Family Festival | Eyeries |
| July | 26th to 3rd Aug | Skibbereen Arts Festival | Skibbereen |
| July | 26th to 4th Aug | Killarney Summerfest | Killarney |
| August | 2nd to 9th | Week of Welcomes | Listowel |
| August | 2nd to 4th | Cahersiveen Festival of Music | Cahersiveen |
| August | 10th to 12th | Killorglin Puck Fair | Killorglin |
| August | 14th to 20th | International Rose of Tralee Festival | Tralee |
| August | 14th to 18th | Masters of Tradition - Bantry | Bantry |
| August | 15th | Kenmare Traditional Irish Fair | Kenmare |
| August | 22nd to 25th | Charlie Chaplin Comedy & Film Festival | Waterville |
| August | 24th | Hardman Triathlon | Killarney |
| August | 30th to 1st Sept | The Kenmare Gangs of New York Gathering Festival | Kenmare |
| September | 27th to 29th | Portmagee Sea Shanty & Pirates Weekend | Portmagee |
| October | 3rd to 6th | Kenmare Lace Festival | Kenmare |
| October | 5th | Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race | Killarney |
| October | 11th to 13th | Kinsale Gourmet Festival | Kinsale |
| October | 25th to 28th | Sneem Geofest Walking Festival | Sneem |
| October | 26th to 31st | Kenmare Halloween Howl | Kenmare |
| November | 8th to 10th | Sneem International Folklore & Storytelling Festival | Sneem |
| November | 17th | Run The Gaunlet | Killarney |
| November | 29th to 1st Dec | Kenmare Choral Festival | Kenmare |
| November | 30th to 1st Jan | Christmas & New Year in Kenmare | Kenmare |
| December | 6th to 8th | Eigse Dhiarmuid Ui Shuilleabhain | Ballyvourney |
