Welcome to Kerry
Known the world over for its rugged natural beauty, artistic culture and warm hospitality, Kerry provides a place for heritage and innovation, families and adventurers, diversity and connection to thrive. Our celebrated coastline and national parks give visitors space to breathe, explore and dream, while our thriving towns and businesses remain always open to welcome you.
This Halloween, experience Samhain Chiarraí — a festival of harvest, heritage, and folklore across Kerry’s towns and communities. Step into the world of the Cailleach, where ancient Celtic traditions come alive through story, music, food, and celebration
Welcome to Kerry - with a signature spirit that resonates internationally but lives locally, Kerry offers something for everyone.
What's On
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Ballinskelligs / Baile an SceilgCulture Night 2025
KerryListowel Harvest Festival
ListowelDingle Food Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisWaterville Walking Weekend
Waterville / An CoireánPatrick O'Keeffe Music Festival
CastleislandFestival of Botanical Colours
Waterville / An CoireánSkellig Coast Archaeology Festival - Féile Seandálaíochta Chósta na Sceilge
An Chíllín Líath, KilleenleaghAn Féile Eile
KillorglinListowel Food Fair
ListowelDingle Distillery International Film Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisClimate Ceardaíocht Festival
Cahersiveen / Cathair SaidhbhínDingle Literary Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisPortmagee Traditional New Year's Night
PortmageeSt. Patrick's Day
KerryAnimation Dingle
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisWander Wild Festival
KillarneyRally of the Lakes 2025
KillarneyWaterville Trailrunning Festival
Waterville / An CoireánBe Inspired!
Whether you’re looking for adventure-filled days, heritage sites, local crafts, lively nights or quiet getaways, you'll find it in Kerry. There's so much more to this magical place than you knew, from our literary heroes, thriving communities and innovating industries.
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Stories from Kerry
Grounded in heritage yet open to ideas, Kerry is a place to gain and share perspective. Keep exploring the county with our latest blogs. Read All Blogs
Work & Thrive
Business Leaders Honoured at Kerry’s Annual Gala Dinner 2025
Celebrating Kerry’s Business Leaders at the Annual Gala in Tralee The Rose Hotel, Tralee set the stage on Thursday, 11th September, as over 180 members of Kerry’s business community gathered for the annual Business Leaders Gala Dinner. Hosted by the Kerry Innovation Centre (KIC), in partnership with…
Things To Do
Culture Night Kerry 2025 – A Celebration of Arts, Creativity & Community
On Friday, September 19th, Kerry will once again join the nationwide celebration of Culture Night, with over 60 free events lighting up towns and villages across the county. From exhibitions and performances to music, film, workshops, and street spectacles, there will be something to inspire…
Greenways
Ciar’s Quest Expands to Kerry Greenways and Ballyheigue Beach
If you’re looking for a new way to keep the kids entertained while exploring the great outdoors, we’ve got some exciting news. Ciar’s Quest, the free augmented reality trail that has been a big hit in Killarney’s Ross Island, has now expanded to three new locations across Kerry! Families can now…
Outdoors
Autism-Friendly Killarney: Your Guide to a Sensory-Friendly Day Out in Kerry
Killarney has always been a place where the mountains meet the lakes — and where people greet you with a smile. Proudly recognised by AsIAm as an Autism-Friendly Town, Killarney now welcomes visitors of all abilities to enjoy its magic at their own pace. Here, it’s about savouring the simple joys…
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