Dingle Literary Festival
Established in 2019, this compact West Kerry book festival brings authors and readers together in both Irish and English, honouring the rich literary heritage of the Dingle Peninsula.
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"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
"The repurposed old garda barracks in Moyvane, now home to the village's community cafe and library, opens its doors for Heritage Week to explore the building's layered local history."
Heritage Week at Moyvane Old Garda Barracks
"The ancient cathedral associated with St Brendan the Navigator, set in the quiet Kerry village of Ardfert, opens its Romanesque nave and three ruined churches free across Heritage Week."
Heritage Week at Ardfert Cathedral
"An annual celebration of Celtic music in the Iveragh Peninsula town of Cahersiveen, bringing traditional musicians and audiences together for a weekend of sessions, concerts, and community craic."
Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival
"A tribute festival in the Atlantic-coast village of Waterville honouring Charlie Chaplin, who famously holidayed there, with film screenings, stand-up comedy, and street theatre."
Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival
"A guided evening walk through Ballyconnell Nature Garden in Kilflynn, exploring how different habitat zones support a diversity of native plants and wildlife."
An Evening in the Nature Garden, Kilflynn
"One of Ireland's longest-running storytelling gatherings, this acclaimed festival brings seanchaithe and international tellers together on Ireland's southernmost inhabited Gaeltacht island for a weekend of spoken word, walks and sessions."
Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival
"The second Bere Island Arts Festival brings a diverse programme of visual arts, theatre, music and literature to this West Cork island, culminating in a special Culture Night event."
Bere Island Arts Festival
"A sprawling autumn arts festival centred on the small West Cork village of Leap, running over two weeks with performances, exhibitions and creative events for the local and visiting community."
Leap Arts Festival
"Ireland's only dedicated travel-writing festival, held each June in the medieval riverside town of Lismore since 2003, blending author talks, live music and fine entertainment in one of Waterford's most historic settings."
Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing
"One of Ireland's most respected literary gatherings, held each July in the market town of Bantry, bringing Irish and international writers together for readings, workshops and events for all ages."
West Cork Literary Festival
"A compact mid-summer arts weekend filling the historic harbour town of Kinsale with visual art, music, performance and open studios across its medieval streets."
Kinsale Arts Weekend