Below is just a taste of what is on offer in Killarney during 2024. Killarney town, Killarney National Park and Ireland’s National Events Centre (INEC) boast an array of festivals and events this year. Of course Killarney is also on some of the world’s most scenic driving routes; the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry. So if you are looking for the perfect base for making the most of it all look no further.
St. Patricks Day Parade - March 17th
A spectacle of green to behold, where local businesses and community come together to showcase all things Irish. Do not let the day pass by without sampling your choice of Green ice-cream or Green Guinness!
Wander Wild Festival - March 24th - 26th
Ireland’s great outdoors festival promises something for all abilities. From food trails to guided ascents of Ireland’s highest peak, live podcasts to fun runs and kayaking this is a great way to spend a weekend.
Rally of the Lakes - May 3rd - 5th
Considered the jewel in the crown of Irish rallying, witnessing the skills involved navigating their way through spectacular valleys and glens is sure the get the adrenaline pumping.
Ireland Bikefest - June 2nd - 5th
Now in its 14th year this is a sight to behold. The festival base less than 4km from us bustles from dawn to dusk with entertainment ranging from funfair to live bands, demo rides to food fair.
Killarney 4th of July Celebrations - 2nd July
This annual festival celebrating all things American kicks off early with a choral performance at the town hall and runs until late with outdoor movie in the National Park followed by fireworks.
Killarney Racing Festivals
Against a backdrop of Mountains and Lakes racing season has festivals running in May, July, August and October at Killarney Race Course.
Quest Adventure Race – 12th Oct
This epic adventure sees athletes of all levels running, cycling and kayaking through Killarney’s extensive UNESCO National Park. They have a variety of exciting routes.
Hardman Events
From duathlons to full marathons there is a feast of events to challenge yourself with this year in Killarney running from April to November.
Christmas in Killarney
This magical annual festival is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. With concerts, parades, shopping and food events it really is the place to be in the lead up and throughout the festive season.
INEC (Irelands National Events Centre)
Just in case you need more persuading to come to us and Killarney the INEC lineup for 2024 surely could be the deal breaker. From award winning musical to national and international bands and comedians all onfirmed for 2024 in Killarney what are you waiting for?

Killarney Guide 2023 - So many exciting festivals, events and gigs in 2023
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Killarney is certainly making up for lost time with so much happening in the months ahead. We hope we have given you more than one excuse to choose Killarney Glamping at The Grove as your perfect base too!
St. Patricks Day Festival & Parade - March 17th
It is a rite of passage to stand in the town centre through rain, hail or shine and pay witness to the array of greenery and culture that makes up the St. Patricks Day Parade. Of course, we don’t make just one day of it there is a full calendar of events surrounding the date. It is almost mandatory that one samples a Green ice-cream or Guinness on the day too
Wander Wild Festival - March 27th – 29th (2024 22nd – 24th)
Ireland’s great outdoors festival provides something for all abilities. From food trails to guided ascents of Ireland’s highest peak, live podcasts to fun runs and kayaking this is a great way to spend a weekend.
Rally of the Lakes – Apr 29th – 30th
Considered the jewel in the crown of Irish rallying, witnessing the skills involved navigating their way through spectacular valleys and glens is sure the get the adrenaline pumping.
Ireland Bikefest May June 2nd – 5th
Now in its 15th year this is a sight to behold and one of our personal favourite festivals. The festival base less than 3km from us bustles from dawn to dusk with entertainment ranging from funfair to live bands, demo rides to food fair.
Killarney 4th of July Celebrations
This annual festival celebrating all things American kicks off early with a choral performance at the town hall and runs until late with outdoor movie in the National Park followed by fireworks.
Killarney Racing Festivals
Against a spectacular backdrop of Mountains and Lakes the Killarney Racecourse festivals run in May, July, August and September. Just 2km from us here.
Quest Adventure Race – 7th Oct
This epic annual adventure sees athletes of all levels running, cycling and kayaking through Killarney’s extensive UNESCO National Park. They have 3 exciting routes ranging from 27km to 83km.
Hardman Events
From duathlons to full marathons there is a feast of events to challenge yourself with this year in Killarney running from April to November.
Christmas in Killarney
This magical annual festival is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. With concerts, parades, shopping and food events it really is the place to be in the lead up and throughout the festive season.
INEC (Irelands National Events Centre)
Just in case you need more persuading to come to us and Killarney the INEC line-up for 2020 surely could be the deal breaker. We are just 2.7km away and below is just a taste of what to expect
Bingo Loco April 28th
Tommy Tiernan April 29th
Nathan Carter May 12th
Damien Dempsey May 26th
Biggest 90s/00s Disco May 27th
Conor Byrne May 28th
Bikefest June 2nd weekend
Hozier June 27th
Christy Moore June 30th
Abbaesque July 1st
Martin Kemp Back to the 80s Dj set July 14th
Cian Ducrot Aug 4th
The Whistling Donkeys Aug 6th
Neil Diamond Aug 18th
Wolfe Tones Aug 19th
Tom Jones Tribute Aug 19th
Mary Black Oct 20th
Picture This Oct 21st
Offering a truly unique Killarney accommodation experience exclusively for couples and solo travelers Killarney Glamping at the Grove is way more than just a place to lie your head at the days end. We hope your biggest dilema will be choosing between our Luxury Lodges with full central heating throughout, King Size Beds, spacious bathroom and kitchens or the Romantic Glamping Suites with cotton canvas heated bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and quirky outdoor sheltered kitchens. Our newest additions The Cabins stay true to our ethos of unique design and are fully self contained also. Whatever you choose you will have views down our natural meadows to the mountains and river beyond. Perfect to take it all in from your private patio.
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What’s New At The Grove
Thursday, 20 March
This past year, as always we added to what we offer our guests here at Killarney Glamping. Keeping our natural surrounds in mind we again sourced as much skills and materials locally.
• We were tempted to keep this one to ourselves but our guests now have Exclusive access to our Riverside Sauna. It has a stunning secluded setting on the banks of the River Flesk just a short stroll from each room. A Private session for 2 costs €40 and the sauna boasts panoramic views of the river and the experience includes use of a cold water rainforest style outdoor shower under a canopy of trees! For more click here https://www.killarneyglamping.com/location/riverside-sauna
• Our newest Cabin was designed by our own Mike and built on site with great assistance (and patience) from local carpenter Dan McCarthy.
• The coir carpet of Our Romantic Glamping Suites made way for solid wooden floors and full en-suite bathrooms were added.
• The Luxury Lodges now boast skylights perfect for star gazing along with white oak bespoke glass doors by talented local man Michael O’Donoghue.
• We sought out Kerry Woolen Mills to provide the curtains for these and have updated many of our beds with 100% Irish made Respa mattresses.
• Coupling all this with our initiatives of providing eco friendly toiletries and cleaning products where possible and our meadows being left to nature itself we aim to treat our beautiful setting with as much respect as it deserves
Hope to welcome you this Autumn or Winter Season (we only close December 22 until February 7th 2025)
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Address
Killarney Glamping,
Ballycasheen,
Killarney,
Co. Kerry
V93 TP3Y
Phone
+353 87 9750110