Cahirmee Horse Fair
One of Europe's oldest horse fairs, held on Buttevant's main street every 12 July since at least the reign of Charles II, where legend holds that both Napoleon and Wellington sourced their famous warhorses.
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"A summer traditional music festival on the island of Great Island, drawing top-tier Irish trad musicians to perform sessions and concerts across the Victorian harbour town of Cobh."
Cobh Trad Fest
"Cobh's beloved three-day harbour festival combines sailing competitions, live music, a busking contest and a fancy dress parade in one of Ireland's most iconic waterfront towns."
Cobh People's Regatta
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Bandon Music Festival
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Conor's Céilí, Ballyvourney
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Timoleague Timeline
"The historic walled port town of Kinsale hosts a programme of Heritage Week events celebrating its remarkable 17th-century fortifications, maritime past, and living townscape traditions."
National Heritage Week 2026, Kinsale
"A traditional street fair held every year on the Feast of the Assumption in the market town of Kenmare, continuing a centuries-old pattern day custom on the shores of Kenmare Bay."
Kenmare Fair
"A month-long programme of festive events across Killarney town, blending Dine in Killarney restaurant nights, street craft markets, an ice rink and Santa visits with winter walks through the National Park."
Christmas in Killarney
"Ireland's oldest festival, held without fail on 10, 11 and 12 August in Killorglin since at least 1613, where a wild mountain goat is crowned King Puck above the town square amid horse fairs, parades, and street music."
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"A five-day, family-friendly community festival in the colourful Ring of Kerry village of Sneem, with raft races, guided walks, and children's entertainment woven into village life."
Sneem Family Festival
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Comeragh Motor Club Classic and Vintage Car Run and Display