News & what's on in Kerry
Latest from West Kerry
South Kerry Greenway opens its first sections
Car-free cycling in Kerry keeps getting better: the first stretches of the South Kerry Greenway officially opened this week.
Wild Bee Festival buzzes at Tralee Bay Wetlands
The fourth Kerry Wild Bee Festival filled Tralee Bay Wetlands with workshops, tree planting and nature art over the weekend.
World golf comes to Kerry: Arnold Palmer Cup at Tralee
Tralee Golf Links hosted the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup, with Team International taking a thrilling win on the Barrow dunes.
Events worth planning a stay around
10 to 12 August 2026Puck Fair, Killorglin
One of Ireland's oldest festivals: three days of street entertainment, markets and music, crowned by a wild mountain goat.
One of Ireland's oldest festivals: three days of street entertainment, markets and music, crowned by a wild mountain goat.
August 2026, dates TBCRose of Tralee International Festival, Tralee
Tralee's famous week of parades, concerts and the televised Rose selection. The town fills up fast, book early.
Tralee's famous week of parades, concerts and the televised Rose selection. The town fills up fast, book early.
September 2026, dates TBCDingle Marathon, Dingle
A half and full marathon along Slea Head, often called one of the most scenic race routes in the world.
A half and full marathon along Slea Head, often called one of the most scenic race routes in the world.
early October 2026, dates TBCDingle Food Festival, Dingle
The peninsula's taste trail weekend: dozens of sample stops through Dingle town, cookery demos and street food.
The peninsula's taste trail weekend: dozens of sample stops through Dingle town, cookery demos and street food.
December 2026, dates TBCOther Voices, Dingle
Intimate winter music festival filming international and Irish acts in St James' Church, with a lively music trail in the pubs.
Intimate winter music festival filming international and Irish acts in St James' Church, with a lively music trail in the pubs.
late May 2027, dates TBCListowel Writers' Week, Listowel
Ireland's oldest literary festival in the country's literary capital: readings, workshops and talks. 59 William Street is in the middle of it.
Ireland's oldest literary festival in the country's literary capital: readings, workshops and talks. 59 William Street is in the middle of it.
13 to 19 September 2027Ryder Cup 2027, Adare Manor, Limerick
Europe against the USA at Adare Manor, within driving distance of our West Kerry homes. See our Ryder Cup accommodation page.
Europe against the USA at Adare Manor, within driving distance of our West Kerry homes. See our Ryder Cup accommodation page.