Ring of Kerry Festivals and Events
Festivals, fairs and events on the Ring of Kerry, with dates: Puck Fair in Killorglin, the Cahersiveen music festival, the charity cycle and more, plus what each one means for driving the loop.
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Kenmare Arts Festival
Kenmare
A fortnight of exhibitions, literary events and workshops across Kenmare, with a ticketed events programme in the second week. Most of it is walkable in an afternoon.
Kenmare Fair Day
Kenmare
One of the last genuinely old-style fairs in the south west, held every 15 August since the 1760s. Traders come from across Munster and the town centre closes to traffic for the day.
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A Colourful Life Festival
Kenmare
A summer-long series of talks at the Park Hotel Kenmare on food, art, design and broadcasting.
The Lost Sheep Triathlon
Kenmare
A middle-distance triathlon based in Kenmare. Pier Road closes for the morning and the bike leg uses the southern side of the loop.
Kenmare Halloween Howl
Kenmare
A week-long Halloween festival in Kenmare, with a parade, haunted forest walks and Samhain storytelling.