The annual event is in its fifth year and caters to people of all ages.

The farm is located in Headford; it is open every weekend for the month of October and the week of Halloween.

From pumpkin patches and cornflower mazes to witches and potions, there is something for everyone at the farm.

The eleven77 bus provides cosy comfort food and there are resident alpacas.

Roam around the haunted cottage, enjoy storytelling with the Seanchai and explore the pretty pumpkin pixie village.

Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are available on the Killarney Pumpkin Farm’s website.

It promises to be a jam-packed day of fun with the entire family.

The Activator Pole Walking Course run by Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership and HeartBeat Killarney has seen strong participation in its first two sessions, with the final session scheduled for Thursday, October 2.

The course, held on 26 and 28 August, attracted large numbers of enthusiastic walkers. Maeve Ryan and Ramona Keogh guided participants through the correct use of Activator Poles, offering practical tips and advice. Attendance at the outdoor session in the park on 28 August was even higher than the initial meeting, with poles in high demand.
Maeve Ryan is planning a four-week free course on proper use of the Activator Poles, with details to be announced soon. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback on the course by texting 085 1773 910 or emailing heartbeatkillarneykerry@gmail.com.
Additional information is available through Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership (087 627 2761 or 066 718 3958 Ext 3958), Killarney Library’s Activator Pole Loan Scheme (064 663 2655), or by contacting Frank Fahey to purchase poles at 086 829 0971 or info@fitwalkireland.com.