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.
What's On
See All EventsClimate Ceardaíocht Festival
Cahersiveen / Cathair SaidhbhínDingle Literary Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisOther Voices
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 CoireánSkellig Coast Archaeology Festival - Féile Seandálaíochta Chósta na Sceilge
An Chíllín Líath, KilleenleaghListowel Food Fair
ListowelBe 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.
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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
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…
Community
Tidy Towns Triumphs for Kerry at the 2025 Awards
Kerry towns and villages once again excelled at this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards, with communities from across the county recognised for their dedication, creativity, and unflagging community spirit. Their work throughout 2025 – so often carried out quietly and without fanfare – has once…
Sustainability
Kerry Rises to #12 on Global Destination Sustainability Index
Retaining #1 Irish Spot For the seventh consecutive year, Kerry has secured a place in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) Top 20, moving up from #19 to #12 out of 81 international destinations benchmarked. This achievement reaffirms Kerry’s position as the #1 Irish destination…
Work & Thrive
Lakes of Killarney: Tourism for All
Ross Castle Boat Tours is a family-run business offering traditional boat tours on the stunning Lakes of Killarney. Established in 1896, the Fleming family has welcomed generations of visitors to experience the natural beauty of Killarney National Park. Today, the tours are designed to be accessible…
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