Killarney is alive with things to do and see so we’ve put together a little list of what is on in Killarney for the month of March 2024. The Spring is finally here so there is no shortage of things to do in the Kingdom. Use this to help plan your dream trip around Killarney and the wider Kerry region. 

Rally of the lakes

Ready your engines because the May Bank Holiday weekend can only mean one thing in Killarney….. THE RALLY OF THE LAKES. 

This weekend is one of the highlights of the year in Killarney as thousands of avid rally goers travel down to watch this amazing event with the most picturesque of backdrops, The Lakes of Killarney & Killarney National Park.

Parking will be limited in the town this week as certain areas are closed off for Rally Car access only but there will be an opening night in Killarney Town where spectators can see all the cars participating along with drivers. 

Learn more about the Rally here

Killarney Races

The May Races in Killarney are a sight to behold as over the course of 3 days thousands of people make their way down to Killarney Racecourse to take in the breath-taking sights and the horse racing. This years May races are taking place from May 12th – 14th with various race types to be held over the 3 days. 

For more information see here

Destination Killarney - Killarney Races

Pig’s Lane X BAR 1661 Takeover

Get ready for an underground takeover you won’t want to miss! Join us at Pig’s Lane for an exclusive collaboration with Ireland’s leading bar, BAR 1661.

Dave Mulligan, the mastermind behind BAR1661 and his dynamic team are teaming up with Killarney’s first underground hotspot for an epic evening of cocktail mastery.

Watch as the 1661 crew merges their incredible talent with Pig’s Lane’s finest, showcasing the absolute best in beverage creation. Don’t miss out on this electrifying event, featuring premier drink producers and unforgettable flavours.

Tickets available here

MaY concerts in the gleneagle inec

The Gleneagle INEC Arena is THE premier concert and show destination in Killarney.  Some of the biggest International & national artists take to the stage in the Arena or Club all throughout the year. This May is no different with acts including Neil Delamere, Hermitage Green, Gearoid McCarthy, Sean Keane, Professor Brian Cox & many many more. 

The Coronas live at the INEC Killarney
Destination Killarney - Music Lesson Harp

LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC

The Great Southern Hotel will be hosting a night of Live Classical Music on May 16th.

The group of classical musicians perform pieces from the Romantic Period, from the 1820’s to the 1900’s, including an extract from Lily of Killarney, 1862. The evening will feature works of the legendary composers Richard Strauss, Antonín Dvořák, Francisco de Asís Tárrega, Julius Benedict and more.⁠

Tickets priced at €95.00 per person and are available to purchase by calling 064 663 8000 or emailing events@greatsouthernkillarney.com⁠