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Something wonderful is coming to Killarney this summer - and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of it. The brand-new Summer in Killarney Festival is launching in June, and it promises to be a truly special celebration of everything that makes this town so unique: its culture, its community, its landscape, and its warmth.
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Killarney is preparing to welcome almost 2,000 competitors from 35 countries as Ireland's largest Orienteering Festival comes to town from 24–31 July.
The week-long event is expected to generate more than 10,000 bed nights across the region, providing a significant boost for local businesses during the peak summer season. Hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, cafés, retailers and tourism providers are all set to benefit from the influx of visitors.
Organised by Kerry Orienteers, the festival will showcase some of Killarney's most spectacular landscapes, offering participants the opportunity to compete across a variety of challenging terrains while experiencing everything the region has to offer.
The event further strengthens Killarney's reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism and major international events. With competitors and supporters travelling from across Europe and beyond, the festival will deliver valuable economic benefits while highlighting the area's natural beauty, hospitality and world-class visitor experience.
Killarney Chamber welcomes the festival and congratulates Kerry Orienteers on attracting such a prestigious international event to the region. Events of this scale play an important role in supporting the local economy and reinforcing Killarney's position as one of Ireland's leading destinations for sport, tourism and outdoor adventure.
We wish all competitors, organisers and visitors an enjoyable and successful week in Killarney.
The week-long event is expected to generate more than 10,000 bed nights across the region, providing a significant boost for local businesses during the peak summer season. Hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, cafés, retailers and tourism providers are all set to benefit from the influx of visitors.
Organised by Kerry Orienteers, the festival will showcase some of Killarney's most spectacular landscapes, offering participants the opportunity to compete across a variety of challenging terrains while experiencing everything the region has to offer.
The event further strengthens Killarney's reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism and major international events. With competitors and supporters travelling from across Europe and beyond, the festival will deliver valuable economic benefits while highlighting the area's natural beauty, hospitality and world-class visitor experience.
Killarney Chamber welcomes the festival and congratulates Kerry Orienteers on attracting such a prestigious international event to the region. Events of this scale play an important role in supporting the local economy and reinforcing Killarney's position as one of Ireland's leading destinations for sport, tourism and outdoor adventure.
We wish all competitors, organisers and visitors an enjoyable and successful week in Killarney.
- Community Spirit
Fitzgerald Stadium has once again demonstrated its importance to Killarney's economy, with more than 90,000 supporters visiting the town for major GAA fixtures in recent weeks.
The influx of visitors has provided a significant boost for local businesses across hospitality, retail, food service and tourism, with hotels, restaurants, cafés and shops all benefiting from increased footfall on match days.
With Kerry continuing its championship campaign, the town looks forward to welcoming thousands more supporters in the weeks ahead. Beyond its sporting significance, Fitzgerald Stadium remains one of Killarney's most valuable economic assets, helping to showcase the town to visitors from across Ireland while generating important business activity throughout the season.
The continued success of these events highlights the strong relationship between sport, tourism and the local economy, reinforcing Killarney's reputation as a leading destination for major national occasions.
The influx of visitors has provided a significant boost for local businesses across hospitality, retail, food service and tourism, with hotels, restaurants, cafés and shops all benefiting from increased footfall on match days.
With Kerry continuing its championship campaign, the town looks forward to welcoming thousands more supporters in the weeks ahead. Beyond its sporting significance, Fitzgerald Stadium remains one of Killarney's most valuable economic assets, helping to showcase the town to visitors from across Ireland while generating important business activity throughout the season.
The continued success of these events highlights the strong relationship between sport, tourism and the local economy, reinforcing Killarney's reputation as a leading destination for major national occasions.
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Killarney recently welcomed thousands of guests to the Gleneagle Hotel as Ireland's newest citizens gathered for a series of Citizenship Ceremonies.
The ceremonies, which have welcomed more than 50,000 new citizens over the years, are among the most significant civic events held in the country and continue to grow in scale each year.
Hosting these ceremonies provides an opportunity for Killarney to showcase its renowned hospitality while welcoming people from diverse backgrounds who have chosen to make Ireland their home. The events also generate substantial economic activity for local businesses, with many attendees and their families extending their stay to explore the region.
The continued selection of Killarney as a host venue reflects the town's reputation for delivering world-class events and offering a warm welcome to visitors from across Ireland and around the globe.
Congratulations to the Gleneagle Hotel and all involved in delivering another successful and memorable occasion.
The ceremonies, which have welcomed more than 50,000 new citizens over the years, are among the most significant civic events held in the country and continue to grow in scale each year.
Hosting these ceremonies provides an opportunity for Killarney to showcase its renowned hospitality while welcoming people from diverse backgrounds who have chosen to make Ireland their home. The events also generate substantial economic activity for local businesses, with many attendees and their families extending their stay to explore the region.
The continued selection of Killarney as a host venue reflects the town's reputation for delivering world-class events and offering a warm welcome to visitors from across Ireland and around the globe.
Congratulations to the Gleneagle Hotel and all involved in delivering another successful and memorable occasion.
- Training and Development
April was a fantastic month of learning and development for our members, as Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, in partnership with South West Gnó Skillnet, delivered a series of insightful and practical training sessions.
Throughout the month, members had the opportunity to take part in courses such as Canva for Social Media and Instagram for Business, designed to help businesses strengthen their digital marketing skills and online presence.
Attendees greatly appreciated the interactive nature of the training sessions and came away with valuable tips, tricks, and practical advice from highly experienced trainers. The feedback was extremely positive, with many participants highlighting how useful the sessions were for their day-to-day business activities.
We’re delighted to continue providing valuable learning opportunities for our members and hope to offer similar training sessions in the future.
If there are any topics or training opportunities you’d like to see us explore, please get in touch - we’d be happy to hear your ideas
Throughout the month, members had the opportunity to take part in courses such as Canva for Social Media and Instagram for Business, designed to help businesses strengthen their digital marketing skills and online presence.
Attendees greatly appreciated the interactive nature of the training sessions and came away with valuable tips, tricks, and practical advice from highly experienced trainers. The feedback was extremely positive, with many participants highlighting how useful the sessions were for their day-to-day business activities.
We’re delighted to continue providing valuable learning opportunities for our members and hope to offer similar training sessions in the future.
If there are any topics or training opportunities you’d like to see us explore, please get in touch - we’d be happy to hear your ideas
Killarney is celebrating after Autism Friendly Killarney received national recognition at the As I Am Ireland Awards, taking home the Inclusive Events Award at a ceremony held in Dublin’s City Hall on Saturday night.
The award marks a major achievement for the group, which has spent the past three years working to make events across Killarney more accessible and welcoming for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Through their efforts, more than 20 local events have introduced autism-friendly supports, including quiet hours, sensory spaces and designated safe areas. Events such as Christmas in Killarney, Rally of the Lakes, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Wander Wild Festival and Bikefest have all worked with the group to create more inclusive experiences for attendees.
The award highlights the growing commitment across the town to ensure everyone can enjoy local events in a comfortable and supportive environment. Organisers are now increasingly reaching out to Autism Friendly Killarney for guidance on making their events more accessible.
The ceremony itself reflected the values of inclusion, with traditional applause replaced by silent hand waves throughout the evening.
Everyone involved with Autism Friendly Killarney should be incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition, which highlights the positive impact the group continues to make in the community.
The award marks a major achievement for the group, which has spent the past three years working to make events across Killarney more accessible and welcoming for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Through their efforts, more than 20 local events have introduced autism-friendly supports, including quiet hours, sensory spaces and designated safe areas. Events such as Christmas in Killarney, Rally of the Lakes, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Wander Wild Festival and Bikefest have all worked with the group to create more inclusive experiences for attendees.
The award highlights the growing commitment across the town to ensure everyone can enjoy local events in a comfortable and supportive environment. Organisers are now increasingly reaching out to Autism Friendly Killarney for guidance on making their events more accessible.
The ceremony itself reflected the values of inclusion, with traditional applause replaced by silent hand waves throughout the evening.
Everyone involved with Autism Friendly Killarney should be incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition, which highlights the positive impact the group continues to make in the community.
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Killarney enjoyed outstanding success at the 2026 Gold Medal Awards for Hotels Ireland, held on 27 January 2026, with a strong showing from local businesses who are members of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce
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Jessie Buckley wins an Oscar!