What’s On? – Dingle Events Guide

Dingle Events Guide – Events & Festivals Taking Place Across the Dingle Peninsula

Welcome to Dingle Holidays’ Dingle Events Guide. Here are some of the events and festivals scheduled to take place across the Dingle Peninsula throughout 2018. Make the most of your stay and book your self catering accommodation in Dingle with Dingle Holidays.

 

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Dingle Events Guide 2019

Throughout the Peninsula / Ar fud an leithinis
February  / Feabhra
Dingle Walking Festival 2018 / Féile Siúil Chorca Dhuibhne 2018

All walks led by experienced locals, agus is féidir leat siúl agus bheith ag comhrá as Gaeilge. Full details on the festival website: www.dinglewalkingfestival.com

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Ballyferriter /Baile an Fheirtéariagh 
February 20-24 / Feabhra 20-24
Winter Music School / Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

A traditional music school including singing and dancing workshops, concerts & sessions and much more. Full details on the festival website: www.scoilcheoil.com

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
March 17 / Márta 17
St Patrick’s Day / Lá le Pádraig

Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Dingle begin at 6 a.m. when the town’s Fife and Drum Band lead the townspeople on a musical march around Dingle. At 1 p.m. the main Saint Patrick’s Day parade begins its journey around the town’s streets. Parades are also held in Ballydavid, Ballyferriter and Castlegregory.

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
March 22-23 / Márta 22-23
Animation Dingle Festival

The 6th Animation Dingle Festival, where industry and third level participants join together to celebrate the best in class of animated content takes place 23 – 24 March 2018. The event is made up of conferences, screenings, workshops, and of course the 2018 Student Animation Awards. Full details on the festival website: https://2018.animationdingle.com/

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Brandon and Cloghane / Cé Bhréanainn & An Clochán
March/April 2 / Márta/Aibreain
Cloghane Brandon Hillwalking and Music Festival / Féile Sléibhteoireachta Chlochán Bhréanainn

The festival caters to all levels of walkers with two difficult walks: Mount Brandon and Baile Dubh and two easy walks Sás Creek to Brandon Point and Sliabh Glas. The walks offer the opportunity to explore the majestic beauty of the Mount Brandon range. More information available on www.cflt.ie

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Throughout the Peninsula / Ar fud an leithinis
May  / Bealtaine 
May Music & Arts Festival / Féile na Bealtaine

Féile na Bealtaine Music & Arts Festival takes place every May Bank Holiday. Over five days we bring you music, literature, art & performances form all over the world. We go to great lengths to bring something unique with a lasting memory to the Dingle Peninsula. Further information available on www.feilenabealtaine.ie

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
June / Meitheamh 
Dingle Adventure Race / Rás Eachtra An Daingin

Biking over the spectacular winding Conor Pass, following in the footsteps of St Brendan climbing Ireland’s second highest Mountain range Mt Brandon, running country roads of the peninsula and kayaking in Dingle Harbour. Visit www.dingleadventurerace.com for information and registration.

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Ballyferriter / Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
July/ Iúil
Beal Ban Races 2019

The horse and pony racing at Beal Bán beach take place annually at Ballyferriter, Co Kerry.

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Scraggane Pier, Maharees, Castlegregory
July / Iúil
Maharees Regatta / Regatta na Machairí

The Maharees Regatta is the first of the summer’s contests of naomhóg racing. The regatta attracts competitors from Clare and Galway as well as local crews from all around the Dingle Peninsula. More information on Dingle Rowing Club Facebook Page

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Castlegregory / Caisleán Ghriare
July / Iúil
Castlegregory Summer Festival / Féile Samhraidh Caisleán Ghriare 

The Summer Festival is known far and wide for family entertainment. There are lot of events geared towards family involvement including summer festival queen selection, dances/discos, pet show, amusements, treasure hunts and much much more. Details are on the Castlegregory Tourism Website.

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Ventry / Ceann Trá
July / Iúil
Ventry Regatta / Regatta Fionn Trá

The Ventry Regatta is a two day festival of sporting and cultural activities in and around the village and beach of Ventry. In addition to naomhóg racing there will be family sports, beach art, poetry, dancing, walking and horse shoe throwing. Details will appear on the regatta website www.regattafionntra.org.

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Cloghane – Brandon / An Clochán agus Cé Bhréanainn
July – August / Iúil – Lúghnasa 
Festival of Lúghnasa / Féile Lúghnasa 

An annual revival of the ancient Celtic Harvest festival. In Irish mythology, the Lughnasa festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh and heralds the changing of the seasons and the harvest of the land. One of the highlights of the festival is the ascent of Mount Brandon with music and poetry reading at its peak. Events include a Hy-Breasal play; a fancy dress parade; farmers market; street entertainers, open air dancing, sheep shearing, dog trials along with great sessions in the local pubs and much more.
http://cloghanebrandon.com/feile-lughnasa-festival

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Baile na nGall / Ballydavid
August  / Lúnasa
Ballydavid Regatta / Regatta Baile na nGall

Traditional naomhóg racing, plus a number of cultural activities and walks. Visit www.gokerry.ie for more information.

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
August 9-11 / Lúnasa 9-11
Dingle Races / Rásaí An Daingin

Ireland’s Largest & Best Horse & Pony Meeting. Every year in August, the field at Ballintaggart changes into an enormous racetrack filled with horses, jockeys and horse racing enthusiasts from all over Ireland and the rest of the world.
www.dingleraces.ie

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
August / Lúnasa 
Dingle Regatta / Regatta An Daingin

A two-day programme of highly competitive races displaying the skill and expertise of the boat men and women of Corca Dhuibhne and further afield in Dingle Harbour. Competitors from West Kerry are joined by crews from the Maharees, Brandon and as far away as Donegal and Clare at this annual event. Dingle Rowing Club Facebook Page for more information.

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Brandon / Cé Bhréanainn
August  / Lúnasa 
Brandon Regatta / Regatta Bhréainn

The Brandon Regatta is the last rowing contest of the summer and is held in late August every year. Boat races take place from the village’s fishing pier. The event is also marked by music, song and festivities in the local pubs and on the village’s waterfront. Dingle Rowing Club Facebook Page for more information.

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
September 7 / Meán Fomhair 7
Dingle Marathon / Maratón An Daingin

A half  and full marathon around the spectacular Dingle peninsula. This is a ‘must do’ race guaranteeing a once in a life time experience. Dingle Marathon is famous for its breath taking scenery and beautiful rugged coastline. Over 17 miles of the route is on or next to the sea. Dingle Town comes alive this weekend with an incredible atmosphere and craic guaranteed all weekend.
www.dinglemarathon.ie

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
September  / Meán Fomhair
Dingle Peninsula Food Festival / Féile Bia Daingean Uí Chuis

Highlights of the Dingle Peninsula Food Festival include a taste trail in over 60 outlets, where festival goers can purchase taste tickets and sample local cuisine delights in locations that vary from pubs, and galleries to shop and restaurants. Plus lots of on street entertainment, music and fun for all the family!
www.dinglefood.com

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
October / Deireadh Fomhair 
Dingle Folk Festival / Féile Ceol Tíre Daingean Uí Chuis

www.facebook.com/dinglefolkfest

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Dingle / Daingean Uí Chuis
October / Deireadh Fomhair 
Dingle Maritime Weekend

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