Events in Killarney

Killarney and the surrounding areas in County Kerry is well known for its many events and festivals throughout the year. See below  for just some of the upcoming events.

Killarney Events

* February 22nd -February 26th - The Gathering Traditional Festival 2012 - Click Here to Book our Special Overnight Package

The Gathering Traditional Music Festival takes place from Wednesday February 22nd to Saturday February 26th in the INEC in Killarney. Darby O Gills Hotel is just a 10 minute drive from the hub of activity.

The Gathering Tradional Festival which takes place in the INEC is regarded as being one of the best traditional events in Ireland and brings people from all over the world to Killarney each year.  

The Festival includes 5 days of concerts, celli's, instrument master classes, set dance & sean nos workshops, free music sessions and much more.

Darby O'Gills Country House Hotel is the perfect choice for accommodation in Killarney during the renowned Gathering Traditional Festival 2012.

* March 17th 2012 - St Patrick's Day Festival Killarney

* 4th May - 6th May 2012 - Rally of the Lakes Festival, Killarney

* July 23rd - July 31st 2012 - Killarney Summerfest 2012

 In House Events

**Thursday Night Dancing from 9pm until Midnight

CLICK HERE to book our Special Thursday Night Dancing Offer - just €35pps for 1 Night B&B

**Sunday Ceili's at Darby O'Gills Hotel - 4pm to 7pm

Admission €10 - Tea & Cakes served

Set Dancing Weekend - Friday November 23rd to Sunday November 25th

Friday

*Ceili with the "Johnny Reidy Band", 9pm to 12.30

Saturday

* Set Dancing Workshops with Timmy Woulfe, 10.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm,

* Sean Nos Workshop with Triona Mangan, 4pm

* Ceili with " The Abbey Ceili Band", 9pm to 12pm with Live Music in the Bar to follow

Sunday

* Complimentary Set Dancing Workshop with Timmy Woulfe, 11am to 1pm

* Ceili with the "Striolan Ceili Band", 3pm to 6pm

Admission to each Ceili - €10 Adults, €5 Children & €8 Students

Admission to Workshops - €10 for all 3 sessions or €5 per session

Special Weekend Ticket Passes - €30 Adults, €15 Children, €25 Students