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New Years Eve in Kenmare

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:14:34 +0000

Kenmare is a great spot for ringing in the New Year!

Come and join us and enjoy an exciting festival of food (and drink!) as well as some great craic!

Kenmare Park Hotel have their annual 2 night escape for New Years Eve with Black Tie Banquet and Brunch from €795

Christmas in Kenmare

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:12:11 +0000

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

There’s something for everyone in Kenmare this Christmas – so spread the word and come on out and experience the wonder of Christmas in Kenmare.

10k Run – Focus Inca Trail

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:03:09 +0000

10km charity run in Kenmare!

Kenmare Inca Trail 10km run in aid of Focus Ireland – this very worthy cause will also be an exciting run, set on a great course. All levels welcome – walk, jog or run. It’s all for a good cause.

Voucher prize for positions 1, 2 and 3.

Sun 2nd August – Start @ 1.30pm

Entry Fee €15 – Registration from 12.30pm

Route starting in community centre Kenmare to Sheen Falls, turn up Ashgrove, turn left at the top then left again when you meet the road and back around Roughty and back to Kenmare.

Contact Christina Foley on 087 9220292 or via email “christinafoley83 AT hotmail DOT com” for more datails.

Pilates Kenmare

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:33:45 +0000

Lisa Stapelbroek has opened a stunning new Pilates studio at The Shelburne Schoolhouse just outside Kenmare on the Glengarriff Rd.

Lisa is a Stott Pilates certified instructor and runs Pilates classes and one to one sessions.

Contact Lisa on 086 8954353 if you’d like to attend a class or arrange individual tuition.

Email: shellschool [at] gmail.com

Directions: From Kenmare take the Glengarriff Rd and the Shelburne Schoolhouse is 5km out of town on the RHS. Parking is to the rear of the Schoolhouse.

Kenmare Currency Youro

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:39:06 +0000

Kenmare has launched its own local currency the Youro. The Youro will be accepted in a range of establishments and is hoped that it will promote commerce in the town…

Exchange rate 1 Youro = 1 Euro

Mick Flannery in Kenmare

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:49:12 +0000

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 show for those of you who would like a preview….

Jack and Jill Run up the Hill in Kenmare

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:41:48 +0000

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

The distance is 10km

You can sign up here: Jack and Jill Run

John Spillane Kenmare

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:28:50 +0000

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 -

Happy New Year from Kenmare!

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:11:27 +0000

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!

Kenmare Christmas

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:04:01 +0000

The town of Kenmare is promoting Christmas in Kenmare with a range of events, entertainment, shopping and great craic! To participate add this button to you website to link to us…

Here’s the code to add to your site:

For a smaller button just change the width and height attributes (to a percentage) eg

Which will give you this: