The festival season gets underway this month and there are no shortage of exciting events for you to attend and enjoy.

2nd – 3rd June 2012

The Kenmare Walking Weekend returns during the June Bank Holiday weekend. Family walks are planned in addition to a range of A and B graded  in Gleninchiquinn and Bonane for the more experienced walker.

30th – 3rd June

Listowel 41st Writer’s Week Festival. Listowel is acclaimed nationally and internationally as a place of literary excellence.

1st – 4th June

Irish Bike Festival in Killarney, Co. Kerry.  In excess of 30,000 visitors from around the world will converge on Killarney for the 6th Ireland Bike Fest Killarney 2012 which promises to be bigger and better than ever – a must-attend event.

For Irish Music love make your way to Milltown, Co. Kerry for the World Bodhran Championships.

9th June

Dingle Adventure Races, a one day Multi Activity Adventure Race consisting of Bike, Hike, Run and Kayak. The 30 mile/ 48km course will take you to some of the gems of the Dingle peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

15th – 17th June

Tralee Garden Festival, with bands and lot of activities for families. Is hosted in the spectacular surroundings of Tralee Town Park and rose garden.

21st – 24th June

Fleadh Cheoil Chiarra is an annual festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance returning to Ballybunion, Co. Kerry after 50 Years.

Why not book a self catering  holiday at Millfield in Kenmare and enjoy the best festivals and entertainment that Co. Kerry has to offer.

If you are planning to visit Kenmare, Co. Kerry, in April, we have listed some of the events taking place in our historic market town:

Easter Egg hunt

Kenmare Easter Walking Festival

Sunday 8th April walking to Mangerton from Kilgarvan and 15th April Mullaghanish, Sunday 22nd April Caherbarnagh and 29th April Camping Caherciveen. Check out the Kenmare Walking website for more details or email them at committee@kenmarewalking.com.

Sunday 8th April

Easter Sunday Family Egg Hunt at Reennagross park near Kenmare Pier, 1.30 pm sharp. Entry fee €5 per family. In aid of Kenmare Tidy Towns.

Jack and Jill Run Kenmare Saturday 28th April

This is a charity fundraiser , organized by Kenmare Tri. The Jack and Jill Kenmare Run is a family friendly event and kids, buggies, grannies and doggies (on a lead) are welcome. The run an annual event, is a 10-kilometre charity run or walk in the surroundings of Kenmare town. It starts in the town centre, and heads north.  You can enjoy a great view of the town and Kenmare Bay from the top.

‘Monies’ raised in at the 2011 event were donated to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and Kenmare Branch Kerry Mental Health.

If you are planning to visit Kenmare in April, you can enjoy a ‘home from home’ experience while staying at Millfield.

**** Special offer  14th April to 21st April €300 & 30th June to 4th July 2012 for €340 ****

Please contact Gail O’ Sullivan gail@kenmare-selfcatering.com or view Millfield’s self catering holiday home prices for 2012 for more details.

If you are planning to visit Kenmare in 2012  you’ll find a warm welcome at Millfield Self Catering Holiday Home. Millfield is available for holiday let at a special offer rate of €290 per week between January and March 2012. We will also supply you with eggs, soda bread, bottle of wine, chocolates, cake and 2 baskets of wood as part of your welcome pack.

Please contact Gail O’ Sullivan, gail@kenmare-selfcatering.com for more details.

If you are planning to visit Kenmare in December  you’ll find a warm welcome at Millfield Kenmare Self Catering Holiday Home. Millfield is available for holiday let at a special offer rate of €290 except the Christmas holiday period. We will also supply you with fresh farm eggs, soda bread, bottle of wine, chocolates, cake and 2 baskets of wood as part of your welcome pack. Millfield is also available to let during the Christmas week for €500 – the house is decorated for the festive holiday. There will also be an Indoor Christmas Market, 9th & 10th December at Kenmare Shopping Centre. Enjoy carol singing, food market, puppet show, magician and meet Santa! Millfield is booked 29th December to 5th January.

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For bookings and to find out more information please contact Gail O’ Sullivan by email gail@kenmare-selfcatering.com or visit Millfield Self Catering Holiday Home, Kenmare, Ireland, website www.kenmare-selfcatering.com.

A picture can speak a thousand words!

Jessica K. Price and her family stayed at Millfield Holiday Home Kenmare during the month of October 2011. Jessica had a wonderful time in Kenmare and she took the opportunity to take fantastic images of Kenmare and the surrounding countryside. The photos are so good we have uploaded a sample of them to share with you.

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We are very pleased and proud to receive great comments, positive feedback and recommendations from all our visitors who stayed at Millfield self catering holiday home in Kenmare, Co. Kerry during 2011. Some have returned for a second time.

Thank you to our guests who have posted comments on Trip Advisor for Millfield Kenmare .

Following is a short selection of comments and recommendations from our Guests:

“Best kitted out house we ever stayed in. Spotless.” Stewart and Mary, Cork, November 2011

“Perfect house, wonderful welcome and beautiful area. This house exceeded our expectations. We will return.”
Price family. Marriottsville, MD USA. October 2011

“Arrived to a warm Irish welcome and left with a treasure of Memories.” Roger and Amanda, Cornwall, October 2011

“Return visit. Just as good as last year. Great house, fabulous base for seeing a wonderful area.”
Steven and Anne Cox, Leicestershire,England, August 2011

“What a glorious few days we’ve had, from your welcome Gail to this lovely house, to the people, the beautiful country with such incredible scenery. Michael O’Brien and his awesome Irish music has captured our hearts. We take all these memories with us and can’t wait to return again.”
Philips/Lewis, South Wales, March 2011

The 15th August is always a popular fair day in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. It is the one day in the year when farmers and animal owners can bring their cattle, horses, chickens, sheep and trade them in the streets. There are multiple stall holders selling their wears and the whole town is full of colour and festive cheers. Here is a collection of some of the photos we took on the August 15th 2011.

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Kenmare Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday in the Square. Local speciality food, craft, plants and produce makers setup stalls early to sell their tempting wares. It is a popular day for self catering holiday makers staying in Kenmare to stock up on and sample local quality food. You will also find unique gifts to take home to family and friends.

Photos of stall holders who regularly visit Kenmare

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Do you or a friend enjoy playing golf?

The Kenmare Golf Ticket is a fantastic opportunity for visiting golfers to play both the Kenmare Golf Club and Ring of Kerry G&CC courses midweek, (Monday – Friday). This is a superb value for money package with a significant discount on the standard combined green fees.

The actual tickets may be purchased in advance from either golf club. Both golf courses are a short drive from Millfield, an ideal base for your holiday in Kenmare, Co. Kerry.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Kenmare.

Kenmare is a popular destination  for retired couples who like to holiday when the children have returned to school. The weather in September is still warm. You can enjoy touring the coast roads during the day and relax by listening to live traditional music in the local pubs in the evening. There are also lots of top restaurants in Kenmare to choose from if you would like to take a break from self catering.

The Lost Sheep Half Iron Triathlon Kenmare 2011

Lost Sheep Half Iron Triathlon Kenmare 2011 is the toughest middle distance races on the triathlon circuit. The event starts on 17th September with a 1900m swim in the scenic Kenmare Bay followed by an 83km cycle which takes competitors over two category one climbs on the Healy and Caha passes and finishes after an undulating 21km run mostly on quiet country roads close to the picturesque town of Kenmare.

If you are planning to visit Kenmare week beginning 17th September you’ll find a warm welcome at Millfield Kenmare Self Catering Holiday Home. Millfield is available for holiday let 17th-24th September at a special offer rate of €299. We will also supply you with fresh farm eggs, soda bread, bottle of wine, chocolates, cake and 2 baskets of wood as part of your welcome pack.

For bookings and to find out more information please contact Gail O’ Sullivan by email gail@kenmare-selfcatering.com or visit Millfield Self Catering Holiday Home Kenmare website www.kenmare-selfcatering.com.