Tag Archives: Killarney

American Wrestling Roadshow wheels into Killarney

American Wrestling Roadshow With Conor McGregor riding high in the UFC rankings and MMA starting to be shown live on TV3, wrestling is enjoying something of a boom in Ireland at the moment. So it’s no surprise that Killarney has decided to get in on the act. The American Wrestling Show is returning to the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday the 1st August after a very successful stint last year. This is a family friendly show and, if you are interested in going, you’re advised ...

Tags: Entertainment, Family entertainment, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre, Sports, summer 2014, Tiny Iron, UFC, Wrestling, WWEPosted In:

5 Great Sports Facilities in Killarney

Sports Facilities in Killarney While most people prefer to kick back and relax when they head on holiday, there’s always a few maniacs who like to keep fit and active. If you’re on of those maniacs then Killarney is perfect for you as there are innumerate facilities catering for dozens of sports in and around Killarney. Here’s five to check out. 1. Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre This state-of-the-art facility opened its doors 6 years ago and has grown to become one of the most ...

Tags: Exercise, Football, Golf, Gym, Keeping Fit, Kerry, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Killarney Sports, Pitch and Putt, Sports, SwimmingPosted In:

The Archaeological Research Pop-Up Museum at Muckross House

The Archaeological Research Pop-Up Museum at Muckross House Archaeology is one of the few romantic sciences. It conjures up images of vast excavations in Egypt revealing mummies and tombs. Ireland has long been a favourite for archaeologists as, thanks to our large tracts of peat bog which are good for preserving materials over a long period of time, loads of ancient artifacts, tools, weapons and even bodies have been discovered here. So it’s great that Muckross House are hosting an Archaeologic ...

Tags: Archaeology, Artifacts, Excavations, History, Irish History, Kerry, Kids, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Muckross, Muckross House, summer 2014Posted In:

5 Places in Killarney to Shop

5 Places in Killarney to Shop While it may be Killarney’s famed natural scenery which attracts scores of tourists each year, Killarney has improved remarkably in recent years with regards to retail outlets. You may not be able to devote an entire day to retail therapy as you would in a city such as Cork or Dublin but there’s plenty of shops in Killarney that may tickle your fancy during your stay here. Here’s five of the best places in Killarney to shop. 1. Brian James, Main Street G ...

Tags: Clothes, Kerry, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Music, Retail, Shopping, summer 2014, things to doPosted In:

Aslan return to Killarney for a very special show

Aslan return to Killarney They’ve been one of Ireland’s greatest rock bands for almost 30 years now and Aslan are returning to Killarney this July for one night only. This is an especially poignant gig as it will be Aslan’s only show outside of Dublin this year. In March 2013, their inimitable lead singer Christy Dignam was diagnosed with cancer and the band were put on a temporary hiatus. He has responded well to treatment however and in May the band played two sell-out concerts i ...

Tags: Aslan, INEC, Irish Music, Irish Rock, Kerry, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Music, Music Ireland, Rock Music, summer 2014Posted In:

Kerry Way Cancer Walk 2014

Kerry Way Cancer Walk If you like getting fit and helping people in need well you could do both at once with the Kerry Way Cancer Walk. The Kerry Way Cancer Walk is now in its 9th year and is a three day walking festival which raises funds for Breakthrough Cancer Research which is a charity dedicated to funding effective and efficient new ways of tackling all forms of cancer. The three day event kicks off on Friday the 25th July and runs until Sunday the 27th July. As you may have guessed all the walk ...

Tags: Beara Peninsula, Breakthrough Cancer, Cork Cancer Research, Kenmare, Kerry Cancer research, Kerry Way Cancer Walk, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, walking, Walking IrelandPosted In:

Spraoi Chiarraí July 2014 Programme

Spraoi Chiarraí July 2014 Programme Last month we took a look at Spraoi Chiarraí’s concerts for the month of June and now we’re back for July as they continue with their summer long programme of musical performances. In case you missed that post, Spraoi Chiarraí is a musical collective based in Killarney which helps discover and nurture the finest young traditional musicians in the local area. Each summer they organise a series of live musical performances to showcase their talent and t ...

Tags: Irish culture, Irish Music, Kerry, Kerry music, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Spraoi Chiarraí, Spraoi Chiarraí 2014, Storytelling, Traditional Irish Music, Traditional MusicPosted In:

5 Things to do with Kids in Killarney

5 Things to do with Kids in Killarney The summer holidays are upon us and if you’re coming to Killarney with a gaggle of kids you’ll probably be aware that there’s only so much walking, hiking and sightseeing they can put up with. So naturally you’ll need a day or two of kid’s stuff. Well don’t worry because I’ve got 5 kid friendly activities in the Killarney area for your kids to enjoy and to give yourself a break. 1. Kennedy’s Pet Farm Kennedy’s ...

Tags: Amusements, Bird's Bazaar, buddies, Coolwood, Ireland, Kennedy's Farm, Kerry, Kids, Kids' Activities, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Play at Height, summer 2014Posted In:

The 2014 Valentia Island King Scallop Festival

The 2014 Valentia Island King Scallop Festival If you love scrumptious food and beautiful, secluded scenery then you’re in for a treat as next week sees the Valentia Island King Scallop Festival taking place in, as you may have guessed, Valentia Island. Valentia Island, for those of you who don’t know, is a small island lying off the Iveragh Peninsula in South Kerry. It is renowned for its diverse ecosystem and beautiful scenery and is accessible from land by the Maurice O’Neill Memo ...

Tags: Families, Food Festival, Food Festival Ireland, Food Festival Kerry, Kerry, Kids, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, Scallops, Seafood, South Kerry, Sports, summer 2014, Valentia, Valentia Island, Valentia Island King Scallop FestivalPosted In:

Fleadh Cheol na Mumhan 2014

Fleadh Cheol na Mumhan 2014 If you’re interested in Irish music, dance and culture and also interested in not breaking the bank then you are in luck because this July Killarney will be playing host to the 2014 Fleadh Ceol na Mumhain. To those not familiar with the Irish language, that translates to Music Festival of Munster. The Fleadh is being organised by 5 local branches, Kilcummin, Fossa Two Mile, Glenflesk, Killarney and Sliabh Luachra and will be held over seven days between Monday the 14t ...

Tags: Ceili, Fleadh Ceol na Mumhain, Ireland, Irish culture, Irish Dancing, Irish Music, Kerry, Killarney, Killarney Holiday Village, summer 2014Posted In:

Check Availability