Ring of Kerry Cycle 2018: Tips to Enjoy It!

ring of kerry cycle
June
14th,
2018

If you’ve been training for the past few months to complete the Ring of Kerry charity cycle on July 7th this year, you don’t have long to wait. Hopefully, you’ve put in most of the hard cycling at this stage, so you can look forward to an enjoyable day out in aid of some great local causes. We’ll be waving as you pass Killarney’s Holiday Village on your approach to the finish line. Just to make the day a bit easier for you, here are some tips to help you make the most ...

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Killarney Races 2018

killarney races 2018
May
30th,
2018

Killarney Racecourse must be one of the most scenic venues of its kind in the world. Just a few minutes away from your holiday home at Killarney’s Holiday Village, the racecourse is situated on the Ross Road, next to Killarney National Park. It overlooks the lakes and mountains and offers three festivals of top quality race meetings every summer. Here’s your guide to Killarney Races 2018: Horses for Courses Killarney’s first race meeting is in May. The remaining fixtures for 2018 are as foll ...

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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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