Life in Kerry
Being part of Kerry is a special thing. It connects you to diverse and creative communities with rich histories and bright futures. Short commutes mean more time in the day for the things you enjoy. Sports and leisure, adventure and innovation, arts and heritage, fresh air and space to breathe – Kerry offers all of it with a warm welcome and open invitation to become part of the story.
Belong Here
Welcome to a place where culture, adventure, creativity and innovation meet in a stunning setting, creating a vibrant lifestyle for everyone.
“… in belonging to Kerry, you belong to the elements. You belong to the spheres spinning in the heavens”. (Kerry playwright, John B Keane)
Explore what it is like to live like a local in Kerry.
Live Like a Local
What's On
See all eventsCahersiveen Mountain Roots Festival
Cahersiveen / Cathair SaidhbhínDawn Chorus For MOYA
BallybunionFéile na Bealtaine
Dingle / Daingean Uí ChuisMay The 4th Sci-Fi Film Festival
PortmageeMOYA Ballybunion
BallybunionRally of the Lakes 2024
KillarneySt Brendan the Navigator
FenitDavie Furey - Glimpses of the Truth
ListowelSlippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)
ListowelCinema Club: Elaha
ListowelWaterville Beach Clean
Waterville / An CoireánRóisín O
ListowelRóisín O
ListowelTralee Food Festival
TraleeThe Service
ListowelGlobal Economic Summit
KillarneyFangclub
ListowelRoss Browne
ListowelListowel Writers' Week
ListowelAsdee Village Festival
AsdeeK-Fest Arts Festival
KillorglinDay to Day
Lively Towns and Villages
Do you like the lively towns? Or do you savour more peaceful villages or bolt-holes in the wild? We've got something for everyone. Connect to our communities and discover the places and people who make our county magical.
Learn MoreSpace for everyone
With a connected network of digital hubs to suit everyone's need, Kerry has a workplace, start-up and meeting solution for everyone.
Learn MoreOur Stories
In Kerry, stories are a part of the fabric of day to day life. We invite you to explore and discover County Kerry's rich tapestry from across tourism, enterprise and our local communities.
Learn MoreStories from Kerry
Animation
Behind the Magic of Animation Dingle: A Conversation with Maurice Galway
A Creative Force With Animation Dingle, returning on the 22-23 March for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, imagine our excitement sitting down for a chat with Maurice Galway, the man behind one of Europe's most renowned animation festivals. With over two decades of festival experience under his…
Work
Try a Triathlon: Kerry’s Untapped Potential as a Sporting Destination.
Killarney native Alan Ryan has spent most of his adult life overseas, mostly in the U.K. and Asia. When it was time to come back to Ireland, he knew exactly what his home town was missing—a triathlon. “I have always been interested in events like triathlons, especially while I was living abroad. I…
Things To Do
The Local's Guide to Kerry
When visiting new places what better information can you gather than that of the locals. We are delighted to share local knowledge of some great things to discover in Kerry. The following are tips and information from locals, who of course, love Kerry and are passionate about their beautiful county.
Work
Finding A Job in Kerry - Top Tips
Finding work in Kerry County Kerry has developed into a flagship location for exciting and innovative companies, whose knowledge and expertise have developed into far more than the sum of their parts. A unique dynamism and drive to succeed has fuelled the growth of world-class companies, an…
Life made easy in Kerry
Find your nearest community centre, sports club or school and lots more essential services on your doorstep in Kerry.