Family things to do near Kenmare, Co. Kerry

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Kenmare Samhain Festival

Fri 30 Oct 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026 · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 1 min drive Free
AgesSuits all agesAllowhalf a daySettingMostly outdoorBookingNo booking needed

Why it matchesEnjoy family activities, parades, fire shows, and Halloween celebrations in Kenmare.

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Star Outdoors Adventure Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the water with Star Outdoors Adventure Centre which includes RIB trips across Kenmare Bay, an inflatable Wild Atlantic Waterpark, kayaking and banana boat rides.

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Coille Mara

Open dates vary · Check official times Sneem ED · Kerry 26 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesOutdoor forest school, children's yoga and nature craft programmes set in Sneem, Co. Kerry.

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Lorge Chocolatier

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesEnjoy open chocolate displays, hot chocolate, and family-friendly chocolate making workshops for ages 6 and up.

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Emerald Outdoors - Guided Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 7 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMake your way to Kenmare Bay and check out Emerald Outdoors, go on a guided paddleboarding or kayak tour.

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Eclipse Activity & Adventure Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesEclipse Ireland is an adventure activity centre, set on a stunning 90 acre rural estate with views of the McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range.

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Kissane Sheep Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Kerry 13 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKissane Sheep Farm is a traditional, working sheep farm with approximately 1000 mountain sheep and hundreds of lambs.

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Molly Gallivan's Cottage and Traditional Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Kerry 14 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMolly Gallivan’s Cottage and Traditional Farm, in Bonane, County Kerry, is over 200 years old and her farm is complete with adorable animals, fowl and traditional farm machinery.

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Beara Outdoor Adventures

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 21 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSouthwest Ireland is a superb location for outdoor enthusiasts, with smooth hills, rough mountains, lovely lakes, a wild ocean, remote valleys and hidden tracks all waiting to be explored.

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Kenmare Foodie Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKenmare Foodie Tours and join Karen Coakley for a walk around one of Ireland's thriving food destinations.

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Kenmare Stone Circle

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKenmare Stone Circle is the only egg shaped stone circle in Munster, measuring 17.4 x 15.8m.

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Finnegan's Bicycle Hire

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRent hybrid, road, kids and electric bikes for exploring Kenmare.

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Carnegie Arts Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLocal arts centre in Kenmare offering cinema screenings, exhibitions, and cultural events.

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Kenmare Lace and Design Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Kenmare Lace and Design Centre is the hub of a long established lacemaking industry in Kenmare, County Kerry.

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Kenmare Bay Boat Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Kenmare · Kerry 3 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKenmare Bay Boat Tours is a family run business providing tours of beautiful Kenmare Bay.

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