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Saturday May 6

Nathan's Walk – A Darkness in to Light Event

The walk has been running since 2011 in memory of 14-year-old Nathan O'Carroll from Killarney who took his own life in 2007. Outside of Dublin, Nathen Walk is the longest-running Darkness Into Light event outside of Dublin. The annual event is always well supports by locals and has raised tens of thousands of euro for Pieta House over the years. Participants will start at the Killarney Race Course at 4.15am this Saturday 6th May and will walk through darkness into dawn in memory of Nathan and the many other family’s effected by suicide to raise awareness.

Saturday May 6 and Sunday 7

Kingdom County Fair

The popular Kingdom County Fair is back again this weekend. The event which has been running for 70 years is an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their products in an atmosphere that celebrates Irish culture and horticulture. The event takes place at the showgrounds in Ballymacthomas on the outskirts of Tralee. The weekend is packed with different events and is a real family affair. The organisers have a programme of kids entertainment, animals of all sorts, trade stands , farm machines , music, dancing, face-painting, toy stalls and funfair rides. The annual dog show is usually the highlight of the event but the grown up kids can keep themselves busy browsing the many trade stands as well as art and craft stalls. Dogs are not the only four legged friends on show, the horses, pony’s, cattle, goats and sheep will also be on show. The fair will also have hot food and refreshments on site.

Saturday May 13

Run Killarney

Run Killarney is a mainstay in the local outdoor adventure calendar, The races are open to everyone, men and women alike, at all levels of running experience, walkers, newcomers and people who just want a challenge and a great day out. The event has two distance races on the same day, the 10KM and the half marathon, giving competitors the chance to run one of the world’s most breath taking and scenic races at a level that suits their ability. Both routes start at the Gleneagle Hotel and participants will head out towards Muckross where the half marathon runners will take on a more challenging distance. All participants will finish back at the Gleneagle where a euphoric and party atmosphere goes well in to the evening.

Sunday May 14 – Tuesday May 16

May Festival at Killarney Races

Killarney’s May Festival kicks off on Sunday May 14 and offers three days of the very best of Festival Racing. Sunday and Monday are both national hunt cards whilst Tuesday is an all flat card. Aside from all the great racing, people can expect family entertainment, live music and an atmosphere not to be missed.

Friday May 26

Mario Rosenstock | Gift Grub Live

Mario Rosenstock is set to embark on a nationwide Irish Tour with his stunning new one-man stage show In Your Face…and what a face! Most normal people have 43 muscles in their face. With Mario multiply that by 10…and they all move at the same time! The brand new 2018 show is bigger and bolder than ever and it’s Mario’s most interactive too. Prepare to be entertained like never before and maybe even become part of the show too. One minute he’s on stage. One minute he’s In Your Face! To date Mario’s live tours have sold over 200,000 tickets with a record five consecutive sold-out nights at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin. Mario has spent eighteen years on the legendary Gift Grub on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM. He has starred in three smash-hit TV series of The Mario Rosenstock Show on RTE TV. Mario has been awarded twelve national radio awards and is a member of Irish Radio IMRO Hall of Fame.