Christmas in Kenmare 2019

Friday 29th Black Friday Event at Kenmare Cashmere Shop, all day. Come in and check out some great discounts throughout the store! Beautiful Christmas present ideas and gorgeous items for your own wish list!

Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. An exciting weekend of festive cooking demos. Booking essential on 064 664 1600.

Saturday 30th November Night of Giving in The Square, 6pm. Simon Community/Focus Ireland, Kerry branches, collecting warm hats, gloves, new underwear, new thick socks, kids pyjamas… St Vincent de Paul Kenmare collecting food treats i.e biscuits, chocolates, selection boxes, jelly, custard, diluted drinks… Please give generously onChristmas the night. Kenmare’s Christmas Lights in The Square, 6.30pm. Join us to celebrate the start ofin the Kenmare Kenmare Christmas Season with the Blessing of the Crib and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse drawn carriage (thanks to Dromquinna Stables)2019 to turn on the Christmas lights. Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. An exciting weekend of festive cooking demos. Booking essential on 064 664 1600.

Thursday 5th Carnegie Arts Centre a Film: Woman at War, 8pm. Meet Halla, a music teacher in her forties, happy & upbeat who leads a quiet & routine life. But unbeknown to most she is also ‘The Mountain Woman’, a lone wolf environmental activist, hiding from Authorities. .

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Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. Festive cooking demos. Meet chef Cormac McCreary, sample dishes & get inspired. Booking essential on 064 664 1600.

Saturday 30th November Night of Giving in The Square, 6pm. Simon Community/Focus Ireland Kerry branches, collecting warm hats, gloves, new underwear, new thick socks, kids pyjamas… St Vincent de Paul Kenmare collecting food treats i.e biscuits, chocolates, selection boxes, jelly, custard, diluted drinks… Please give generously on the night.

Kenmare’s Christmas Lights in The Square, 6.30pm. Join us to celebrate the start of the Kenmare Christmas Season with the Blessing of the Crib and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse drawn carriage (thanks to Dromquinna Stables) to turn on the Christmas lights.

Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. Festive cooking demos. Meet great chefs, sample dishes & get inspired. Booking on 064 664 1600.

Thursday 5th DECEMBER Carnegie Arts Centre Film: Woman at War, 8pm. Meet Halla, a music teacher in her forties, known as ‘The Mountain Woman’, a lone wolf, environmental activist, hiding from authorities.

Friday 6th December Festive Evening at The White Room 6-8pm. Christmas demos, nibbles, drinks and tips on how to bring that WOW Christmas to your home.

Thursday 12th December Carnegie Arts Centre Film: Tolkien, 8pm. Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love & artistic inspiration.

Friday 13th December Christmas Shindig for self employed & small businesses. 6.30pm. Music & food in The Brewhouse. €10 a ticket. Contact: [email protected] Festive Supper Club at Sheen Falls Lodge, 7pm. Pre-dinner drink & canapés on arrival. Four-course set menu with a half bottle of wine per person. €60 per person, booking: 064 664 1600

Saturday 14th December Coffee Morning at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9.30-12. Kenmare Girl Guides will be hosting a coffee morning with seasonal singing, tasty treats & great coffee from Babor’s Beans and fabulous raffle prizes. Christmas Party Night in Kenmare Bay Hotel. Mulled wine reception, Christmas meal, Band & DJ, Raffle & Spot Prizes. Booking on 064 667 9300 A Christmas Show at Tuosist Parish Hall at 6.30pm. Storytelling, Mince Pies, Choir Performance, singing, poetry with a visit from Santa for all of the family.

Sunday 15th December The Storytellers by Kenmare Performing Arts at The Carnegie Arts Centre, 2pm & 4pm. From the comforts of a Christmas market, travel around the world & explore forgotten myths & unusual legends. Booking essential on: 064 664 8701 €8

SUNDAY 22ND December Christmas Winter Onesie Funzyland Party at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9pm Dress code is strictly onesie only. Prize for best onesie at the end of the night.

Monday 23rd December Open Golf Tournament. Open re-entry stableford competition 23rd – 31st Kenmare Golf Club, Contact 064 6641291. Friday 29th Black Friday Event at Kenmare Cashmere Shop, all day. Come in and check out some great discounts throughout the store! Beautiful Christmas present ideas and gorgeous items for your own wish list!

Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. An exciting weekend of festive cooking demos. Booking essential on 064 664 1600.

Saturday 30th November Night of Giving in The Square, 6pm. Simon Community/Focus Ireland, Kerry branches, collecting warm hats, gloves, new underwear, new thick socks, kids pyjamas… St Vincent de Paul Kenmare collecting food treats i.e biscuits, chocolates, selection boxes, jelly, custard, diluted drinks… Please give generously on the night. Kenmare’s Christmas Lights in The Square, 6.30pm. Join us to celebrate the start of the Kenmare Christmas Season with the Blessing of the Crib and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on horse drawn carriage (thanks to Dromquinna Stables) to turn on the Christmas lights.

Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. An exciting weekend of festive cooking demos. Booking essential on 064 664 1600.

Friday 6th December Festive Evening at The White Room 6-8pm. Christmas demos, nibbles, drinks and tips on how to bring that wow Christmas to your home.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th Inter Kenmare FC presents Santa’s Grotto Kenmare Shopping Centre 2-6pm. Festive face painting, family photo (€10 extra), present from Santa, hot chocolate. Booking essential in Café Mocha 064 664 2133. €15 per child.

Saturday 7th December Haven Pharmacy’s Annual Christmas Cracker. Loads of discounts and special offers in store. Spin the wheel to win fantastic prizes. Free raffles on the hour. Santa will visit from 11.30-12.30. Musicians in store from 12.30-1.30. Style Event at Simplicity, Henry Street, all day. Whether you are looking for Christmas party night inspiration, need accessories to finish off your outfit, or are just looking for gift ideas, this is the event for you! Fashion tips and discounts galore throughout the day. Yoga at Sheen Falls Lodge, 11am. Join us at the beautiful Sheen Falls Lodge for a Yoga class. €12 per person, booking: 064 664 1600

Kenmare Christmas Feis, Bernie O'Sullivan School of Irish Dancing, St Johns NS Christmas Feis, all ages beginning with age 4 at 9am. Watch the wonderful exhibition of Irish Dance including our World champions at 3pm. All welcome, Santa has promised that he's visiting too! €5 entry fee for adults, children & grandparents free.

Sunday 8th December Tree of Remembrance Ceremony at St Kilian’s Church in Lauragh at 6.30pm. Dedicate a heart on the tree to remember a loved one this Christmas. In aid of defibrillators in the Tuosist area.

Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th December Carnegie Arts Centre. Christmas Panto ‘Santa’s Sooty Christmas’ Two shows each day, 10am and 12pm, booking essential. Call 064 664 8701 or online at www.carnegieartskenmare.ie.

Thursday 12th Carnegie Arts Centre a Film: Tolkien, 8pm. Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.

Friday 13th December Christmas Shindig for self employed & small businesses. 6.30pm in The Brewhouse. €10 a ticket. Contact: [email protected] Festive Supper Club at Sheen Falls Lodge, 7pm. Pre-dinner drink and canapés on arrival. Four-course set menu with a half bottle of wine per person. €60 per person, booking: 064 664 1600

Saturday 14th December Coffee Morning at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9.30-12. Kenmare Girl Guides will be hosting a coffee morning with seasonal singing, tasty treats, great coffee from Babor’s Beans and fabulous raffle prizes. Christmas Winter Onesie Funzyland Party at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9pm Dress code is strictly onesie only. Prize for best onesie at the end of the night. Christmas Party Night in Kenmare Bay Hotel. Mulled wine reception, Christmas meal, Band & DJ, Raffle & Spot Prizes. Booking on 064 667 9300 A Christmas Show at Tusosit Parish Hall at 6.30pm. Storytelling, Mince Pies, Choir Performance, singing, poetry with a visit from Santa for all of the family

Sunday 15th December The Storytellers by Kenmare Performing Arts at The Carnegie Arts Centre, 2 & 4pm From the comforts of a Christmas market, travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in 8 fast paced and hilarious tales. Booking essential on: 064 664 8701 €8 per person

Monday 23rd December Open Golf Tournament. Open re-entry stableford competition, 23rd – 31st Kenmare Golf Club, Contact 064 6641291. Friday 29th NOVEMBER Black Friday Event at Kenmare Cashmere Shop, all day. Come in and check out some great discounts throughout the store! Beautiful Christmas present ideas and gorgeous items for your own wish list!

Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. Festive cooking demos. Meet chef Cormac McCreary, sample dishes & get inspired. Booking essential on 064 664 1600.

Demo & Dine Weekend in Sheen Falls Lodge. Festive cooking demos. Meet great chefs, sample dishes & get inspired. Booking on 064 664 1600.

Friday 6th December Festive Evening at The White Room 6-8pm. Christmas demos, nibbles, drinks and tips on how to bring that WOW Christmas to your home.

Thursday 12th December Carnegie Arts Centre Film: Tolkien, 8pm. Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love & artistic inspiration.

SUNDAY 22ND December Christmas Winter Onesie Funzyland Party at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9pm Dress code is strictly onesie only. Prize for best onesie at the end of the night.

Monday 23rd December Open Golf Tournament. Open re-entry stableford competition 23rd – 31st Kenmare Golf Club, Contact 064 6641291. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th Inter Kenmare FC presents Santa’s Grotto Kenmare Shopping Centre 2-6pm. Festive face painting, family photo (€10 extra), present from Santa, hot chocolate. Booking essential in Café Mocha 064 664 2133. €15 per child.

Style Event at Simplicity, Henry Street, all day. Whether you are looking for Christmas party night inspiration, need accessories to finish off your outfit, or are just looking for gift ideas, this is the event for you! Fashion tips and discounts galore throughout the day. Yoga at Sheen Falls Lodge, 11am. Join us at the beautiful Sheen Falls Lodge for a Yoga class. €12 per person, booking: 064 664 1600

Thursday 12th CarnegieTuesday Arts 24th Centre December a Film: Tolkien, 8pm. Tolkien explores the formative years Christmas of the Eveorphaned Pilates authorat Kenmare as he Clinic, finds friendship, Centra, Killarney love and Road. artistic inspiration11am, all welcome among afor group this Pilates of fellow flow outcasts class to atstretch, school. strengthen and most importantly RELAX before Christmas, €15. Contact Holly at 087 2823674, [email protected]... Booking essential! Friday 13th December

ChristmasWednesday Shindig 25th for self December employed & small businesses. 6.30pm

in The Brewhouse. €10 a ticket. Contact: [email protected]

Christmas Day Swim at The Pier, 11am. N FestiveCome and Supper take Cluba dip atin aidSheen of ‘KenmareFalls Lodge, Mental 7pm. Health’. Pre-dinner drinko andll acanapés na! on arrival. Four-course set menu with a half bottle of wine per person. ig sho €60 Goal per Christmas person, booking: Mile at Kenmare 064 664 GAA1600 Grounds, 10am - 12 Thursday 26th December Saturday Boka’s Christmas 14th Brunch, December Henry Street, 10am-4pm & 5pm-9.30pm Coffee Morning at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9.30-12. Kenmare Girl Guides will be With special Christmas pizzas and much more. hosting a coffee morning with seasonal singing, tasty treats, great coffee from Babor’s Beans and fabulous raffle prizes. Saturday 28th December Christmas Pilates Flow Winter Class Onesie at Kenmare Funzyland Clinic, Party Centra, at Kenmare Killarney Brewhouse, Road. 9pm Dress11am, allcode welcome is strictly for thisonesie Pilates only. flow Prize class for tobest stretch, onesie strengthen at the end andof the relax. night. Start the New Year in a tranquil frame of mind. €15 Christmas Party Night in Kenmare Bay Hotel. Mulled wine reception, Christmas Contact Holly at 087 2823674, [email protected]... Booking essential! meal, Band & DJ, Raffle & Spot Prizes. Booking on 064 667 9300 ASunday Christmas 29th Show atDecember Tusosit Parish Hall at 6.30pm. Storytelling, Mince Pies, Choir Yoga Performance, to Music Experience singing, poetry at Sheen with Falls a visit Lodge from, 11am-1pm. Santa for Music all of willthe befamily performed live by a harpist and a flute/saxophone player. €25 per person, Sundaybooking: 085 15th 167 3800December The Storytellers by Kenmare Performing Arts at The Carnegie Arts Centre, 2 & Guided 4pm From Winter the comforts Walk with of aDanny Christmas O’Connor. market, Meet travel at around Bonane the Heritage world and Park, exploreat 3pm. Free forgotten event. myths and unusual legends in 8 fast paced and hilarious tales. Booking essential on: 064 664 8701 €8 per person Tom Crean Brewery Kenmare, 3-5pm a free Music session by Kildona A mix of trad, ballad and folk with a touch of country. Selection of beer Mondaybrewed in the23rd Tom December Crean Brewery will be available. Open Golf Tournament. Open re-entry stableford competition, 23rd – 31st Kenmare Golf Club, Contact 064 6641291. Thursday 12th December Carnegie Arts Centre Film: Tolkien, 8pm. Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love & artistic inspiration.

SUNDAY 22ND December Christmas Winter Onesie Funzyland Party at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9pm Dress code is strictly onesie only. Prize for best onesie at the end of the night.

Monday 23rd December Open Golf Tournament. Open re-entry stableford competition 23rd – 31st Kenmare Golf Club, Contact 064 6641291.

Monday 30th December Pilates Flow Class at Kenmare Clinic, Centra, Killarney Road at 11am. All welcome for this Pilates flow class to stretch, strengthen and relax. Start the New Year in a tranquil frame of mind. €15 Contact Holly at 087 2823674, [email protected]... Booking essential!

Tom Crean Brewery Kenmare, 3-5pm a free Music session by Kildona A mix of trad, ballad and folk with a touch of country. Selection of beer brewed in the Tom Crean Brewery will be available.

Tuesday 31st December Snow White & The 7 Dwarves (original 1937 film) at theCarnegie Arts Centre, 2.30pm. All proceeds to The Carnegie Arts Centre. Event organised by Sean Daly & Co ltd Insurance and Financial Brokers/Sherry Fitzgerald Daly. €3 per person, €10 family of 4.

New Year’s Eve Party Brooklane Hotel. Enjoy a Prosecco Reception, 4 Course Dinner, Entertainment, Disco and lots of New Year’s fun. What better way to ring in 2020 than with a DJ & Music until late. Call Reception on 064 66 42077 for bookings.

Christmas Services in St. Patrick’s Church 1st 12pm Advent Sunday 8th 12pm Christingle Service 15th 12pm Holy Communion 6.30pm Carol Service 22nd 12pm Holy Communion 24th 4pm Crib Service 25th 12pm Christmas Communion

Christmas Services in Holy Cross Church Christmas Eve Carols at 9.30pm Christmas Vigil Mass (24th Dec) 10pm Christmas Day Mass 9.30am & 12pm Thursday 12th CarnegieTuesday Arts 24th Centre December a Film: Tolkien, 8pm. Tolkien explores the formative years Christmas of the Eveorphaned Pilates authorat Kenmare as he Clinic, finds friendship, Centra, Killarney love and Road. artistic inspiration11am, all welcome among afor group this Pilates of fellow flow outcasts class to atstretch, school. strengthen and most importantly RELAX before Christmas, €15. Contact Holly at 087 2823674, [email protected]... Booking essential! Friday 13th December ChristmasWednesday Shindig 25th for self December employed & small businesses. 6.30pm in The Brewhouse. €10 a ticket. Contact: [email protected] Christmas Day Swim at The Pier, 11am. FestiveCome and Supper take Cluba dip atin aidSheen of ‘KenmareFalls Lodge, Mental 7pm. Health’. Pre-dinner drink and canapés on arrival. Four-course set menu with a half bottle of wine per person. €60 Goal per Christmas person, booking: Mile at Kenmare 064 664 GAA1600 Grounds, 10am - 12 Thursday 26th December Saturday Boka’s Christmas 14th Brunch, December Henry Street, 10am-4pm & 5pm-9.30pm Coffee Morning at Kenmare Brewhouse, 9.30-12. Kenmare Girl Guides will be With special Christmas pizzas and much more. hosting a coffee morning with seasonal singing, tasty treats, great coffee from Babor’s Beans and fabulous raffle prizes. Saturday 28th December Christmas Pilates Flow Winter Class Onesie at Kenmare Funzyland Clinic, Party Centra, at Kenmare Killarney Brewhouse, Road. 9pm Dress11am, allcode welcome is strictly for thisonesie Pilates only. flow Prize class for tobest stretch, onesie strengthen at the end andof the relax. night. Start the New Year in a tranquil frame of mind. €15 Christmas Party Night in Kenmare Bay Hotel. Mulled wine reception, Christmas Contact Holly at 087 2823674, [email protected]... Booking essential! meal, Band & DJ, Raffle & Spot Prizes. Booking on 064 667 9300 ASunday Christmas 29th Show atDecember Tusosit Parish Hall at 6.30pm. Storytelling, Mince Pies, Choir Yoga Performance, to Music Experience singing, poetry at Sheen with Falls a visit Lodge from, 11am-1pm. Santa for Music all of willthe befamily performed live by a harpist and a flute/saxophone player. €25 per person, Sundaybooking: 085 15th 167 3800December The Storytellers by Kenmare Performing Arts at The Carnegie Arts Centre, 2 & Guided 4pm From Winter the comforts Walk with of aDanny Christmas O’Connor. market, Meet travel at around Bonane the Heritage world and Park, exploreat 3pm. Free forgotten event. myths and unusual legends in 8 fast paced and hilarious tales. Booking essential on: 064 664 8701 €8 per person Tom Crean Brewery Kenmare, 3-5pm a free Music session by Kildona A mix of trad, ballad and folk with a touch of country. Selection of beer Mondaybrewed in the23rd Tom December Crean Brewery will be available. Open Golf Tournament. Open re-entry stableford competition, 23rd – 31st Kenmare Golf Club, Contact 064 6641291.

events & offers available through december

TOM CREAN BREWERY KENMARE Open daily throughout December. Guided Tours at 11.30am and 3.30pm. “Early Doors” tasting sessions from 5pm until 7pm.

Let us host your Christmas party this year! Brooklane Hotel, Saturday 7th and Friday 13th. Gorgeous Christmas fare with entertainment included. Contact us on 064 6642077 or [email protected] to book.

TOwn Walk in Kenmare Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Kenmare with Anne-Marie, our local qualified Heritage Guide. Dec. 14th, 15th, 27th, 28th 29, 30th and 2nd of Jan. Learn about the history of the town and the characters who shaped it on this entertaining Tour. Meet at Kenmare Tourist Office at 10.30am. Booking essential on 086 2400484. Adults €10, Children €5

Sheen Falls Lodge December Spa Offer, available Sunday to Thursday inclusive (subject to availability). A 60 minute experience with a choice of 2 treatments from our menu, enjoy the use of the facilities in the newly renovated Spa suite. Rounded off with Afternoon Tea or a light lunch. €85 pp. Booking is essential 064 6641600.

Sheen Beauty Ritual, enjoy a wash & blow dry, file & varnish and make-up application to get you into the party atmosphere! €99 per person (Supplement of €10 per person for a Glass of Prosecco and Nibbles). Booking is essential, 064 6641600.

Festive Afternoon Tea in The Park Hotel. December 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th, 2-4pm in our fine dining restaurant. Tiered & buffeted with harpist accompaniment.

Festive Afternoon Tea in Sheen Falls Lodge. Midweek throughout December, 2-5pm €60 for 2 guests with complimentary mulled wine. Live entertainment on Saturday & Sunday afternoons Monday 30th December Pilates Flow Class at Kenmare Clinic, Centra, Killarney Road at 11am. All welcome for this Pilates flow class to stretch, strengthen and relax. Start the New Year in a tranquil frame of mind. €15 Contact Holly at 087 2823674, [email protected]... Booking essential!

Tom Crean Brewery Kenmare, 3-5pm a free Music session by Kildona A mix of trad, ballad and folk with a touch of country. Selection of beer brewed in the Tom Crean Brewery will be available.

Happy new year!

2019 was a year full of great events, festivals and happenings in Kenmare. For 2020 we are going bigger than ever... here are a few of the events that will be on throughout the year ahead.

Quest Adventure Series - 7th March Easter Egg Hunt - 12th April Ring of Beara Cycle - 23rd May Vikingdom Raft Race - June Kenmare Rowing Club Regatta - June Bastille Day - July 14th Lost Sheep Triathlon - 5th September Small Roads Theatre Festival - 24th September to 5th October Halloween Howl - 23rd October to 1st November Run in the Dark - November Christmas in Kenmare - Throughout December

We also have tons of activites all year round, there is something to appeal to everyone. So come along and let us help you make some memories that last a lifetime!

Why not check out our website for more info... www.kenmare.ie We have information and links to; accommodation, restaurants, activities and events. Follow our story on