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MEET SANTA

Santa is so excited meet the boys & girls at his favourite grotto at Anam Arts Centre on East Avenue Road, Killarney V93 D628.


Bookings will open on

Wednesday 26th October

MEET SANTA

Santa is so excited to return to his favourite grotto in Killarney at Deenagh Lodge, Killarney National Park. 


MEET SANTA

Santa is so excited to return to his favourite grotto in Killarney at Deenagh Lodge, Killarney National Park. 


christmas in killarney bus

Cork - Killarney - Cork

2nd December


Enjoy a day out at the Christmas in Killarney Festival with a
Complimentary bus service from Cork to Killarney (return) 

Shop, eat and enjoy the parade!

Advance booking is required. Space is limited!

❃MAGIC  PARADES❃

Saturdays

from 6pm
November 26th

December 3rd, 10th & 17th 

❃MAGIC  PARADES❃

5 spectacular parades 

November 25th

December 2nd, 9th & 16th

from 6pm


and Welcome Home Parade on Friday 22nd December at 7pm


subject to licence and safe weather conditions 

As we strive to make our festival Autism Friendly, we have allocated an Autism Friendly area for our Christmas in Killarney parades.

This will be located at the Áras Phádraig on the Lewis Road. Pedestrian access to this area is from the Lewis Road Car Park

(Parking is not available at the Áras Phádraig).

Christmas in Killarney has grown into one of the largest & most spectacular festive season celebrations in the country, creating a truly magical experience in the lead-up to & during the most wonderful time of the year.


The colourful, feel good celebration has a tremendous impact on economic growth for local businesses & it showcases Killarney in a truly magnificent light. If you would like to support our parades please click on the button below.

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Christmas in Killarney has grown into one of the largest & most spectacular festive season celebrations in the country, creating a truly magical experience in the lead-up to & during the most wonderful time of the year.


The colourful, feel good celebration has a tremendous impact on economic growth for local businesses & it showcases Killarney in a truly magnificent light. If you would like to support our parades please click on the button below.

Share The Christmas

Spirit with Friends Today.

Get our

festive

News.

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Email* Required field!
Where are you living ? Required field!
Required field!

and FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!

* we will send you emails from time to time about Christmas in Killarney or other related Killarney events. you can unsubscribe at any time

Dine in Killarney
23rd & 30th November 2023

3 Course Menu for €35/person

Book directly with your preferred restaurant quoting 'Dine in Killarney'


Participating restaurants :

Bricin
Cronins Restaurant

Danú Restaurant @ The Brehon
Flesk Restaurant (Main St)

Garret’s

Hannigan's @ The International Hotel

Harrow

Hilliards

Kate Kearney's Cottage

Kayne's Bar & Brasserie

Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co (Fossa)

Kitty O'Se's

The Mill Bar & Brasserie @ Heights Hotel

Murphy Brownes

O’Donoghue Public House

Rozzers Restaurant 

The Arbutus Hotel

The Candle Room @ Killarney Royal

The Garden Room @ Great Southern Killarney,

The Ivy Lounge

The Porterhouse Killarney

Vendrick's Restaurant  

Our Sponsors

Christmas in Killarney is a non-profit festival organised by Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce 

with support from
Kerry County Council Community Support Fund &
Failte Ireland Festivals & Participative Event Fund

Abbey Lodge


Adams Jewellers


Aghadoe Heights


The Arbutus Hotel


Blackthorn Gifts


Brian De Staic


Brian James


Bricin


Cahernane House Hotel


Caragh Restaurant


Celtic Jewellers


Celtic Donuts & Sweet Shop


Celtic Whiskey Bar


Centra at the Reeks


Charlie Foleys


Coghlan Consulting Engineers


Corcorans


Courtney's Bar


Coyne & Culloty


Cronins Butcher


Cronin's Restaurant


Daly's Supervalue


Dan Linehans Bar


Den Joes


Dromhall Hotel


Dunloe Lodge Bar


Eason


Elite Events


Experience Ireland Golf & Travel


FDC Group 


Fitzgerald Stadium


Flesk Meats


Foley's Restaurant


Four Star Pizza


Gallivan Murphy Hooper Dolan


Gino's Gelato


Gleeson's Spar


Gleneagle Hotel


Great Southern Hotel Killarney


Harrow


Hegarty's 


Hussey's Bar


House of Montessori


HR Buddy


Hussey's Bar


Killarney Hotels


Innisfallen Hotel


International Hotel


PCE Coaches Ltd., T/A O’Callaghan Coaches


JMAC


JP Healy Insurance


Keanes Jewellers


Kennellys Pharmacy


Kerry Airport 


Kerry Coaches


Kerry Drain Services


Kerry Phone Centres


Kilkenny Group 


Killarney Carpets & Furniture


Killarney Credit Union


Killarney Grand


Killarney Jaunting Cars


Killarney Outlet Centre


Killarney Park Hotel


Killarney Printing


Killarney Race Course


Killeen House Hotel


Kitty O'Se's


KTown


KWD Recycling


Lake Land Cottages


Little Italy Pizzeria


Lynes of Killarney


M.D O'Sheas & Sons


MacBees


Maher Meats


Malone Hegarty Solicitors


McSweeney Arms Hotel


Muckross Park Hotel 


Mug & Bean


Murphy's Bar


Murphy's Ice Cream 


O'Brien Coffee MacSweeney


O'Brien's Sandwich Bar


O'Carroll Engineering


O'Callaghan Coaches


OCKT


O’Donoghue Ring Collection


Old Weir Lodge


O'Leary Electrical



Orchid Accountants


O'Shea's Fruit & Veg


O'Sullivan Cycles


O'Sullivan's Pharmacy


Patrick Sheehan Solicitors


Primark


Paul Fitzgerald & Son


Quills


Randles Brothers


Reens Pharmacy


Reidys


Safeguard Security


Salvadors

Scarlett


Scotts


Serendipity

Sewells


Sheahan Centras


Sheahans Pharmacy


Speakeasy Bar

Spillane Seafoods


Star Seafoods


Tatler Jack


TESCO 


The Parkavon Hotel

The Laurels


Tim Jones


Trustees of Muckross House


Vendricks


Victoria House Hotel


Walsh Brothers


What Woman Want


Whelan Refrigeration


Who's for Shoes



Q. When are the parades?

A. Parades start at 6pm on Saturday 25.11,23 2.12.23 9.12.23, 16.12.2023


This year will feature an additional welcome home parade on Friday 22.12.2023 at 7pm.

Q. What is the parade route?

A. The parades all follow the same route: Coming from Lewis Road the parade will pass College Street, Plunkett Street, Main Street and High Street.

Q. How long is each parade?

A. Each parade lasts about 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Q. Are the parades all the same?

A. The first parade launches the Christmas in Killarney festival and has local schools participating but otherwise the floats, characters and magic are the same for each parade.

Q. What is Dine in Killarney?

A. This is a special event taking place on Thursday 23th and 30th of November where participating restaurants in Killarney offer a special 3-course menu for €35.

Q. How do I book Dine in Killarney?

A. Contact participating restaurants directly to make your booking. Remember to quote 'Dine in Killarney' when you make your reservation.

Q. Which restaurants are participating in Dine in Killarney?

Rozzers Restaurant, Kate Kearney's Cottage, The Arbutus Hotel, Bricin,

Cronin's Restaurant, The Candle Room @ Killarney Royal, Flesk Restaurant (Main St), Garret’s, The Garden Room @ Great Southern Killarney, Hilliard's, Harrow, Hannigan's @ The International Hotel, Kayne's Bar & Brasserie, Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co (Fossa), Kitty O'Se's, The Mill Bar & Brasserie @ Heights Hotel, Murphy's, O’Donoghue Public House, The Porterhouse Killarney

Q. Where is Santa's grotto?

A. You can book a visit to see Santa at his grotto at Deenagh Lodge, Port Road, Killarney (enter the park opposite the Cathedral). This is a bookable, paid event with all proceeds going back into the festival.

Q. When will Santa's Grotto be open?

A. Santa's grotto will open Thursday to Sunday from 25th November to 23rd December. Opening times are 5pm to 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays as well as 12:30 to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Advance booking is required!

Q. I booked a Santa visit but I cannot make it at that time? Can I transfer my booking?

A. Santa bookings are non-refundable and we are unable to facilitate time changes. 

Q. How do I find out if more Santa spaces become available

A. Please check back on the booking site to check availability. Follow our Facebook and Instagram or join our mailing list for updates should additional time slots open up.

Q. Where is Santa's post box?

A. You can post your letters to Santa at his special post box on College Square, Killarney.

Use hashtag #christmasinkillarney when sharing your content on social media.

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