News & what's on in Kerry
Latest from West Kerry
Listowel Races 2026: the seven-day Harvest Festival programme is out
The 168th Listowel Harvest Racing Festival runs from Sunday 20 to Saturday 26 September, seven days of racing capped by the EUR 200,000 Guinness Kerry National.
Sunshine, soil and song at the Ballybunion Bean Festival
The Ballybunion Bean Festival filled The Barna Way with talks, comedy, live music and locally grown food over a sunny August weekend.
Big Beach Clean returns to Kerry strands this September
More than 450 Kerry volunteers have already signed up for the Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean, which takes to the county's beaches from September 18 to 20.
South Kerry Greenway opens its first sections
Car-free cycling in Kerry keeps getting better: the first stretches of the South Kerry Greenway officially opened this week.
Wild Bee Festival buzzes at Tralee Bay Wetlands
The fourth Kerry Wild Bee Festival filled Tralee Bay Wetlands with workshops, tree planting and nature art over the weekend.
World golf comes to Kerry: Arnold Palmer Cup at Tralee
Tralee Golf Links hosted the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup, with Team International taking a thrilling win on the Barrow dunes.
Events worth planning a stay around
One of Ireland's oldest festivals: three days of street entertainment, markets and music, crowned by a wild mountain goat.
Tralee's famous week of parades, concerts and the televised Rose selection. The town fills up fast, book early.
A half and full marathon along Slea Head, often called one of the most scenic race routes in the world.
The peninsula's taste trail weekend: dozens of sample stops through Dingle town, cookery demos and street food.
Intimate winter music festival filming international and Irish acts in St James' Church, with a lively music trail in the pubs.
Ireland's oldest literary festival in the country's literary capital: readings, workshops and talks. 59 William Street is in the middle of it.
Europe against the USA at Adare Manor, within driving distance of our West Kerry homes. See our Ryder Cup accommodation page.