The 15th of August is the date of the annual Kenmare Fair. This event is one of the highlights of Kenmare’s Diary and is a must if you’ve never experienced it. (Not to be confused with the Kenmare Market Day every Wednesday) The town will be packed, so be prepared for trafffic chaos and parking madness – but it’s worth a visit as it’s a unique experience.

Fair day was a major part and parcel of all market towns in Ireland in days gone by, but now it’s all but a distant memory for most towns. Kenmare has one of the few remaining authentic Fairs and you’ll find all manor of beast and fowl on sale…

There’s something for everyone with an eclectic mix of horse sales, power tools, fortune telling, pints, music and a general madness in the air.

Derreen Garden is a wonderful place for an afternoon. A wonderful garden with subtropical conditions where exotic trees and shrubs flourish.

Opening Hours: 10am-6pm daily (but closed Mon-Thurs in August except by appointment)
Admission Charge: Adults €6.00, Children under 16 €3.00; Family Ticket (2 adults + children under 16) €18.00
Opens: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Lauragh
Kenmare
Co Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 83588

There’s an exciting line-up of activities and entertainment for Christmas 2009 in Kenmare. (more…)

Glengarriff is well worth a visit if you have a spare afternoon. It’s about a 30 min drive over the mountain and the trip itself is one of the most visually stunning in the area. The road takes you up through Bonane and Turners Tunnels and then down into Glengarriff, which is a picturesque village on Bantry Bay.

Famed as a historic tourist destination, with a variety of things to do. A trip to Garnish Island is a must – to see the seal colony and the magnificent gardens. The Garnish Island Ferry runs a shuttle service to the Island. The Glengarriff Nature Reserve is an ancient Oak woodland which is popular with walkers and ramblers.

Mick Flannery is playing The Carnegie in Kenmare on Saturday 6th June 2009 at 8.00pm

Here’s a clip of Mick on the Late Late (more…)

There was a huge turnout for Jack and Jill this year and it was a great event. Well done to everyone who participated!

There’s a charity run (or walk!) on Saturday 18th 2009 April at 3.00pm

All monies raised in the event are to be donated to the Jack and Jill Foundation. So this is for a great cause – come on join in!

Entry Fee is €30 (more…)

John Spillane plays the The Carnegie on May 2nd 8.00pm – Tickets are €15 each

If you’ve never seen John play live you are in for a big treat! I’m a big John Spillane fan and can recommend this concert without reservation. Here’s a video from his last album – (more…)

The Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare is a great venue and there’s always something of interest on their calendar. With a wide variety of Drama, Gigs, Films, Exhibitions, Talks and Poetry its a great place for a night out in Kenmare…

The Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare

Phone: 064 6648701

Website: CarnegieArtsKenmare.ie

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

Christmas in Kenmare was a great success – thanks to all who contributed. There was a fantastic buzz around the town both for Christmas and for New Years Eve…

Visit Kenmare in 2009 and enjoy some of the best food, accommodation and activities in Ireland!

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