Ireland BikeFest 2018

bikefest killarney
May
16th,
2018

It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 12th annual Ireland BikeFest in Killarney. Things have grown a lot since the first event in 2007, but such is the popularity of the event that it just seems to rev into a higher gear every year.  Even better, the centre for the festival is the Gleneagle Hotel, within minutes of Killarney’s Holiday Village, so you won’t have far to go. Here are some of the highlights of the 2018 Ireland Bikefest: A Force to Be Reckoned With Tour the areas where scene ...

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Events in Kerry June 2018 – Part 2

April
29th,
2018

It’s part 2 of our guide to what to do in Kerry in June 2018. There is so much to do, we had our work cut out trying to fit the best events. Here are some of the events to make your stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village even more enjoyable. Hardman Sprint, Valentia Island June 23rd If you get a thrill from open water swimming, then don’t miss the Hardman Sprint Triathlon on Valentia Island this June. The 750m swim takes you from the pier at Renard (where you will be brought by ferry) t ...

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Events in Kerry June 2018 – Part 1

summer in kerry
April
15th,
2018

The Kingdom really comes alive in June, with events to suit everyone, whether you are into sports, short stories, or sessions of great music. Book a holiday home in Killarney’s Holiday Village, whatever you plan to do. And if you plan to do very little of anything at all, you’ve picked the perfect spot too! Here are just some of the events taking place in County Kerry this June: Listowel Writers’ Week May 30th to June 3rd For a small town, Listowel certainly packs a mighty literary punch ...

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The Ultimate Killarney Peaks Challenge

Killarney Peaks Challenge
March
31st,
2018

Do you love the mountains? Are you looking for a new challenge? What are you doing this May 19th? Book a holiday home in Killarney’s Holiday Village and get yourself down here for the ultimate Killarney Peaks Challenge for the most exciting and memorable mountain adventure of 2018. What You Need to Do First of all, if you have what it takes to navigate 25 kilometres across difficult terrain and an accumulated ascent of 2,450 metres, register for the Killarney Peaks Challenge. Then, get yourself to C ...

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Dingle in May: Feile na Bealtaine Festival 2018

feile_na_bealtaine
March
16th,
2018

The May Bank Holiday weekend is the perfect time to see Dingle at its best. Féile na Bealtaine Music & Arts Festival takes over the peninsula that weekend, so if you’ve booked a holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village, take the scenic one-hour drive to Dingle and enjoy the best of music, film, street entertainment, visual art, poetry, and lots more. Origins of Feile na Bealtaine Feile na Bealtaine dates back to Celtic times, when the year was divided into Ó Samhain go Bealtaine (from Se ...

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Easter in Killarney – Celebrate Spring 2018

Easter in Killarney
February
28th,
2018

Easter Sunday falls on the first of April this year, but you’ll prove you’re nobody’s fool if you choose to spend Easter in Killarney this year. Book a modern holiday home in Killarney’s Holiday Village, and you will be close to everything for this uplifting spring festival. Raise your spirits after the dark days of winter with a family cycle in Killarney National Park or a romantic meal for two in the heart of Killarney town. Here are some ideas to get your Easter Break in Killarney off to th ...

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Winging It: Where Eagles Dare in Killarney

eagles in Killarney
February
14th,
2018

Look up to the skies over Killarney’s lakes and mountains and you might just see a magnificent eagle soaring overhead. You might not normally associate this regal bird with the southwest of Ireland, but eagles have been a feature of Killarney’s fauna since 2007. The great thing is you don’t have to head out into the wilds to see them: Book a holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village, and you may very well spot one or a pair as you wander the lake shore or hike in Killarney National Park. I ...

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Killarney Mountain Festival 2018

Killarney Peaks Challenge
January
28th,
2018

It’s time to brush the winter cobwebs off your walking boots and get ready for the inaugural Killarney Mountain Festival. Held in association with Kendal Mountain Festival from March 9th through March 11th, this exciting new event celebrates the role of mountains in our lives. Book a holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village for the most convenient accommodation for your stay. Highlights of the 2018 Killarney Mountain Festival The walks and treks are the heart of this festival and cover all abil ...

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Spring into Killarney in 2018

walks in kerry
January
10th,
2018

February 1st marks the first day of spring, so even if you have no intention of putting away the thermals just yet, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the longer days. And what better place to celebrate spring than in Killarney, where nature is bursting free of its wintry bareness, and the entertainment calendar is full of lively events. Book into Killarney’s Holiday Village, and you’ll be close to it all, from the spring blooms at Killarney House to the lively stages at the INEC. Here a ...

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Killarney for Free – More Fun without Funds

Killarney House & Gardens
December
18th,
2017

Getting away from home is great, but by the time you’ve paid for everything, it can be expensive. Not when you stay at Killarney’s Holiday Village! We’ve put together another list of activities you can enjoy in this beautiful corner of the world without putting your hand in your pocket. Visit Killarney House Just outside Killarney town, about 2km from Killarney’s Holiday Village, is a stately entrance, dubbed “the Golden Gates.” This marks the entrance to Killarney House & Gardens. The ...

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