Welcome to Kerry
Known the world over for its 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 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 EventsSummer in Killarney Festival
KillarneyCastlegregory Summer Festival
Castlegregory / Caisleán GhriaireGlenbeigh Summer Festival
GlenbeighGlenbeigh Glencar Marathon
GlenbeighNature Immersion Day Retreat
KillarneyRewild Festival
KillarneyWaterville Half Triathlon
Waterville / An CoireánBrandon Bay Half Marathon
Castlegregory / Caisleán GhriaireFéile Lughnasa Cloghane & Brandon
Cloghane / An ClochánCahersiven Music and Arts Festival
Cahersiveen / Cathair SaidhbhínBanna Run 5K & 10K
ArdfertPuck Fair
KillorglinChamber Music on Valentia
Valentia IslandBallybunion 5K Colour Fun Run 2026
BallybunionRevival Music Festival
ListowelBallybunion Bean Festival
BallybunionThe Hardman Killarney
KillarneyThe Lost Sheep Triathlon
KenmareKerry Way Ultra
KerryCulture 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 ChuisStreets 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
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Ross Castle Boat Tours Introduce New Accessible Lake Experience
The beauty of Killarney belongs to everyone and exploring the stunning Lakes of Killarney has become even more accessible thanks to a new initiative from Ross Castle Boat Tours. A specially installed wheelchair-accessible hoist now allows more people to experience one of Kerry's most iconic…
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Local Traditions for New Audiences at the Heart of Irish Language & Traditional Music
The living tradition of Irish music at home and abroad is celebrated through Geantraí, TG4's much-loved Irish-language traditional music programme. Broadcast on Ireland's native language television and radio platform, TG4, the series showcases superb traditional Irish music performances and…
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Within These Storied Walls: 25 Years at Kerry Writers' Museum
On a memorable summer evening in Listowel, friends, supporters, volunteers, artists, writers, musicians, board members and community partners gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone — the 25th anniversary of Kerry Writers' Museum. This magical museum has grown from a spark that Kerry might be…
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New Low-Emission Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Killarney Executive Tour Co. has officially unveiled its newest addition to the fleet – a modern Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus designed to elevate visitor experiences in one of Ireland’s most iconic landscapes while significantly reducing environmental impact. The official launch took place at the historic…
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