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EVENTS

Coming up Events in South Kerry

Join us for stargazing nights, AfterDark Archaeology, festivals, Irish-language events, talks, workshops, and special gatherings in the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve.

POPULAR EXPERIENCE

After Dark Archaeology

Our most popular tour takes visitors to ancient sites in the heart of the Gold Tier Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve by night, guided by archaeologist and prehistoric rock art specialist Aoibheann Lambe.

At night, the atmosphere is extraordinary. Standing where carvings were made around 5,000 years ago, the distance between us and our ancestors begins to dissolve. Weather permitting, we also stargaze, listen to nature, and explore how people have related to the skies through mythology and folklore.

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  • Ancient sites by night

  • Guided archaeology with Aoibheann Lambe

  • Stories, folklore, and dark sky interpretation

  • Stargazing when weather allows

  • Photo-shoot included

What’s Included

Upcoming Events

5–7 June 2026

Discover Derrynane Weekend

Kerry Dark Sky Tourism will be participating in Discover Derrynane Weekend, celebrating the landscape, heritage, nature, and community of this special part of South Kerry.

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18 September 2026

Bop ar
an Trá

An annual beach disco conceived by Kerry Dark Sky Tourism, taking place on Culture Night at Ballinskelligs Beach from 10pm. The event combines Irish language, bopping, astronomy, craic agus comhrá.

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15–23 August 2026

Heritage Week
Stargazing

Kerry Dark Sky Tourism will offer a free stargazing tour during National Heritage Week. Full details and booking information will be shared once the event listing is available.

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19–21 March 2027

Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival

The 2027 Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival is already taking shape, with a programme of stargazing, astronomy, archaeology, nature by night, creativity, and community events.​

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CUSTOM EVENTS

Planning a Group or Special Event?

We can create customised dark sky experiences for schools, community groups, festivals, retreats, private gatherings, and curious travellers.

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