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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 - all year round.

As the year unfolds, Kerry shines in every season — but at Christmas, Kerry transforms into a magical wonderland of twinkling lights, music, and festive spirit. Discover Christmas in Kerry with vibrant markets, joyful festive events, enchanting pantos, and family fun across the Skellig Coast, Tralee, Kenmare, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle, and beyond. Explore our local gift guide, plan a cosy winter break, and experience the true warmth of Kerry this Christmas.

Welcome to Kerry - with a signature spirit that resonates internationally but lives locally, Kerry offers something for everyone. 

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Be Inspired!

Whether you’re looking for adventure-filled days, legendary links such as Ballybunion, Dooks, Waterville or Tralee Golf Courses, 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. 

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

Greenways
First Section of the South Kerry Greenway Now Open in Kells

Visitors and locals can now experience the South Kerry Greenway for the very first time, as the first section of this much-anticipated route opens to the public. From Friday 19 December, a 3.1km stretch between the former Kells Railway Station and Golden’s of Kells is fully open and accessible to…

Outdoors
Escape to Castles, Cliffs & Coastal Calm

Travel slowly, enjoy the view — discover charming towns, quiet beaches, and hidden gems by train, bus, bike, and greenway. Enjoy Heritage at an Easy Pace From the rich history of Listowel Castle to the tranquil beauty of Banna Strand, we invite you to explore North Kerry at an easy pace so you…

Chasing the Northern Lights in Kerry: A Year of Extraordinary Skies

2025 has become a landmark year for astronomy in Kerry, with the Northern Lights — the breathtaking Aurora Borealis — appearing clearly over the county in both April and November. These rare celestial events lit up some of Kerry’s most iconic locations, from the silhouette of Carrigafoyle Castle to…

Whats On
A Daniel O'Connell Documentary for a New Generation

A new documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Daniel O’Connell to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth will be screened at Siamsa Tíre, Tralee, on Wednesday 10th December 2025. Paying Tribute This one-hour documentary, produced by Create One traces O’Connell’s journey from his origins…