Kerry - Christmas Events For 2009

Christmas In Killarney FestivalTralee town centre will be a hive of activity this
The Christmas in Killarney Festival is one of the topChristmas with the arrival of German-style Christmas
Christmas festivals in the south west of Ireland. Themarkets. Irish traders will also take part in the
pretty tourist town of Killarney in County Kerry is amarkets where Christmas food, gifts and crafts will
popular destination all year round, but it really comesbe on display. The markets will be held from 6pm on
alive at Christmas! This festive season, visitors canFriday 4th of December to Tuesday 8th December
look forward to a free Santa's Lodge, a children'sand will be open until 8pm each evening.
parade, an ice skating rink, guided winter walks in theA Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Brandon
National Park, open air Christmas markets, topHotel on the 6th of December while the Fels Point
concerts in the INEC, a fashion show and lots more.Hotel will also hold a craft fair on the 5th and 6th of
Crag Caves Winter Wonderland in CastleislandDecember.
If you're looking for a magical Christmas adventureHunting the Wren in Dingle
with your little ones, then don't look any further thanWondering what to do on St. Stephen's Day? Head
Crag Caves. The caves are located just outside thefor the beautiful town of Dingle in west Kerry and
town of Castleisland in County Kerry. The Winterwitness one of Ireland's oldest customs - hunting for
Wonderland at Crag Caves is an unforgettablethe Wren. Dressed in the traditional attire (straw
experience with animated snowscenes, polar bears,suits!) the 'Wren Boys' will march through the streets
real life reindeer and Santa's elves. The elves will leadof Dingle to the beat of drums. They stop off at
you around the magical winter wonderland and showsome of the pubs along the way to play some
you Santa's bedroom and the elves bedroom. You'lltraditional Irish music and collect money for a charity.
also get to meet Mrs. Clause and then in the Grotto -People come from far and wide to take part in the
the man himself - Santa! Afterwards kids can enjoyfun and enjoy the music and craic that comes with
some playtime in the indoor adventure play area.this ancient tradition.
Christmas Markets & Craft Fairs in Tralee