Welcome to Kerry
Known the world over for our rugged natural beauty, artistic culture and warm hospitality, Kerry is a place where visitors, businesses and communities can truly thrive. Whether you’re planning a visit, exploring opportunities to work in Kerry, living in Kerry or thinking of relocating, you’ll find a county rich in heritage, innovation and connection.
As the year unfolds, Kerry shines in every season. Our celebrated coastline, Islands and national parks offer space to breathe, explore and dream, while our vibrant towns, creative communities and thriving businesses are always ready to welcome you — all year round.
What's On
See All EventsBallybunion Bean Festival
BallybunionA Colourful Life Festival
KenmareThe Hardman Killarney
KillarneyThe Lost Sheep Triathlon
KenmareKerry Way Ultra
KerryCur le Chéile Festival
CastlecoveJack O'Rourke
KenmareCulture Night 2026
KerryListowel Harvest Festival
ListowelListowel Races
ListowelDingle Food Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisHanded Down
ScartaglinSkellig Coast Archaeology Festival - Féile Seandálaíochta Chósta na Sceilge
An Chíllín Líath, KilleenleaghKerry International Film Festival
KillarneyRun Ballinskelligs
Ballinskelligs / Baile an SceilgDingle Distillery International Film Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisDingle Literary Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisSkellig Coast Dark Sky Festival
Waterville / An CoireánStreets of Killarney 5 Mile
KillarneyRun Valentia Half Marathon & 10K
Valentia IslandBe Inspired!
Whether you’re planning action-packed school holidays, festival-filled weekends, or relaxed outdoor escapes, Kerry has something for everyone. From beach days and forest trails to lively summer festivals and family adventures, you’ll find endless ways to make memories. There’s so much more to this magical place than you might expect — from rich culture and welcoming communities to creative, innovative local 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
Festivals
2026 Rose Tour in Kerry – From the Gap of Dunloe to North Kerry
The 2026 Rose of Tralee contestants, representing counties and countries from across the globe, enjoyed a wonderful few days discovering the Kingdom of Kerry. From the moment the Roses arrived, it was a busy few days for everyone involved, as we welcomed the Roses to Kerry and supported them behind…
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Tech Industry Alliance and RDI Hub Launch Graduate AI Launchpad Pilot
New pilot programme brings together graduates, employers and industry to prepare the South West’s future workforce for an AI enabled workplace. A new pilot programme designed to equip graduates with practical artificial intelligence skills has been launched by the Tech Industry Alliance and the…
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Scenic Drives in Kerry: routes you need to experience
There's no better way to discover Kerry than by taking the scenic route. One road follows the Atlantic past hidden beaches and seaside villages. Another climbs through mountain passes where you'll meet more sheep than cars. Others lead to historic castles, quiet viewpoints, walking trails and places…
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Walking the Butter Road Camino: Discovering a Historic Route from Listowel
Long before modern roads connected Kerry and Cork, the Butter Road was a vital route linking rural communities, farms and markets. Now, more than a century later, this historic pathway is being rediscovered through the Butter Road Camino — a 117km walking journey from Listowel in County Kerry to the…
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