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.
In 2025, we celebrates the 250th Anniversary of 'The Liberator' Daniel O'Connell, whose legacy can be felt worldwide, rooted in peace, liberty and equality.
Welcome to Kerry - with a signature spirit that resonates internationally but lives locally, Kerry offers something for everyone.
What's On
See All EventsThe Brandon Bay Run
Castlegregory / Caisleán GhriaireFéile Lughnasa Cloghane & Brandon
Cloghane / An ClochánCahersiveen Festival of Music and the Arts
Cahersiveen / Cathair SaidhbhínKenmare Arts Festival
KenmareO'Connell 250 Cahersiveen
Cahersiveen / Cathair SaidhbhínPuck Fair
KillorglinNational Heritage Week
KerryKillarney Races
KillarneyDaniel O'Connell Summer School
Derrynane / Doire FhíonáinCromane Seafest
CromaneCulture Night 2025
TraleeDingle Food Festival
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisAn Féile Eile
KillorglinPatrick O'Keeffe Music Festival
CastleislandSkellig Coast Archaeology Festival - Féile Seandálaíochta Chósta na Sceilge
An Chíllín Líath, KilleenleaghListowel 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
KillarneyFéile na Bealtaine
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisRally of the Lakes 2025
KillarneyBe 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
Biodiversity
Powering Up for a Greener Kerry: New eBike Charging Stations Now Live in Killarney and Kenmare
Visitors and locals in Kerry now have more ways to travel sustainably, with the installation of new public eBike charging stations in Killarney and Kenmare. This pilot initiative aims to support low-carbon, active travel options for both residents and visitors, as part of a broader commitment to…
Sustainability
STIK Around, Give Back: A Sustainable Stay in Kenmare
Through the STIK (Sustainable Tourism in Kenmare) initiative, visitors are warmly invited to connect, contribute, and become part of the town’s ongoing story - so if you have an opportunity to give back and make an impact, you can be glad that you'll leave Kenmare feeling extra positive that your…
Food
Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Kerry
Ice-cream and summertime go hand in hand - and here in Kerry our ice cream producers combine the freshest of milk from Kerry's world famous dairy queens with delicious high quality flavourings! We've listed the cream of the crop - ice cream made in Kerry by local farmers and entrepreneurs, in the…
Outdoors
The Skellig Ring: Ireland’s Hidden Wonder of Wild Beauty, History, and Adventure
If you’ve already explored the Ring of Kerry and are craving something quieter, wilder, and more untouched, the Skellig Ring might just be the scenic escape you’re looking for. The Skellig Ring offers a stunning cycling route, flowing at a peaceful, unhurried pace that lets you fully soak…
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