Sneem 4 Star Kerry Hotel offers a perfect location for many of south west Kerry's exciting and family orientated festivals and events. Sneem Hotel offers new luxury 2 bedroom self catering apartments and 3 bedroom self catering apartments with mountain and sea views of MacGilly Cuddy Reeks and Kenmare Bay with disabled facilities in the hotel.
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Festivals and Events 2010
Eigse na Brideoige : 1st weekend of February
An Irish language and cultural festival celebrated around St Brigid's day
Each Year the festival focuses on some aspect of culture and society of the Iveragh Peninsula
All Ireland Dancing Championships : 13 Feb 2010 - 21 Feb 2010
The Gathering Festival - Killarney : 24 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010
A weekend of traditional music & dance with workshops, sessions, live shows and much more.
Walk Killarney & Kerry : 13 March 2010 - 14 March 2010
Walk Killarney & Kerry covers all categories of walking terrain from the relatively easy low-level Category C to very difficult high-level Category
St.Patrick's Day Parade, Cahersiveen : March St.Patrick's Day Bank Holiday Monday
Feile Barr na Sraide, Cahersiveen : 27th - 29th March
Traditional Music, Song & Dance Festival
Easter Walking Festival, Glenbeigh : 02 Apr 2010 - 05 Apr 2010
The Good Friday Run - Killarney : 02 Apr 2010
The event will combine fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals competing over a fast 5 mile course through the streets of Killarney by night
Portmagee Traditional Irish Set Dancing Workshop Weekend : 30 Apr 2010 - 02 May 2010
set dancing, traditional music and craic at Portmagee's annual workshop weekend
Kenmare Walking Festival
May
Rally of the Lakes : 30 Apr 2010 - 02 May 2010
International round of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship
Ireland Bike Fest - Killarney : 04 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010
A thrilling social event for the biker community
Kerry Festival of Music - Kenmare
June
Feile na Greine, Waterville : Midsummer's Day for 3 days,the summer solstice
Féile na Gréine celebrates midsummer with theatre, music, poetry, visual arts, film, circus and workshops.
St Crohan's Festival - Castlecove : July
Events that take place include Pet Show, Fancy Dress, Duck Race, and Fishing Competition
Ballinskelligs Regatta :July
This regatta is held at beautiful Ballinskelligs Beach
Sneem Family Festival : Mid July
A fun filled family festival that caters for all ages.
Caherdaniel - Splash Bash : July
There will be plenty of activities on the beach, trips on the inshore rescue boat and an events tie-breaker at Keatings pub with a barbecue afterwards
The 3 Irish Open : 29 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010
Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, the 3 Irish Open’s new prime slot on the European Golf Tour
Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival : 31st July - 1 st & 2nd of August. 2010
traditional music, free open air concerts, international busking competition, traditional pub sessions, music and set dancing workshops, low level historical walks,storytelling, two day open International deep sea angling competition.
Valentia Regatta : 31st July - 1 st & 2nd of August. 2010
Racing between boats of all rowing clubs in South & Mid Kerry
Puck Fair - Killorglin : 10 Aug 2010 - 12 Aug 2010
Sneem Welcome Home Festival : August
Cahersiveen Horse and Pony Races : Mid August
The races are held each year at the famed race course in Carhan
Kenmare Golf Club 3 Brothers Golf Classic : 10 Sep 2010 - 11 Sep 2010
This tournament was first established in 1978 by Mr. Frank O' Connor. Each year there are a minimum of 60 teams of 3 brothers
Ladbrokes Irish Poker Festival Killarney : 30 Sep 2010 - 03 Oct 2010~
Ballinskelligs - Patrún Naomh Mhíchíl : St. Michael's Feastday September 28th
Complete three day event featuring the Traditional Pilgrimage to St.Michael's Well
Annual Comhaltas Event. Macalla na hEireann Concert - Cahersiveen : Mid October
Major showcase concert featuring many traditional musicians, singers and dancers from around Ireland
Daniel O'Connell Walking Weekend : October
A festival of guided walks for all ages and abilities
South Kerry Geofest Walking Festival : 23rd-25th October 2009
This new style festival is a unique blend of outdoor activity, heritage and arts
Portmagee - Ancient New Year's Eve Celebration : December 31st New Year's Eve
Featuring musicians and dancers on the street in Portmagee, it is a wild and lively celebration
All events are subject to change
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