Waterville's annual New Year's Eve street party, with music and celebrations in the village to ring in 2027. The main street is closed to traffic for the night. Confirm times nearer the date.

Until 1 Jan

Main Street, Waterville

Wednesday 17 March

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Wed 17 Mar

St Patrick's Day Parade

Waterville's St Patrick's Day parade, held every year since 2012, with floats, clubs, schools and music through the village. Confirm the start time nearer the date.

00:00 – 23:59

Waterville village

Friday 19 March

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19 Mar – 21 Mar

Skellig Coast Dark Sky Festival

Three days of stargazing, astronomy talks, astrophotography and cultural events in the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, during Irish Astronomy Week. The 2026 festival was based at Tech Amergin; the 2027 programme is being prepared.

Until 21 Mar

Tech Amergin and venues on the Skellig Coast

Friday 30 April

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30 Apr – 2 May

Waterville Trail Running Festival

Trail races on the Kerry Way from Waterville. Saturday: 86K and 130K ultras (continuous laps of a 43K loop) and day one of the 68K two-day stage race. Sunday: 25K and 43K races. Registration on the festival website.

Until 2 May

Mick O'Dwyer Park, Waterville

Friday 9 July

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9 Jul – 10 Jul

Hardman Waterville Half Triathlon

Half-distance triathlon: 1.9 km swim in Waterville Bay, 94 km cycle and 21 km run. Entries via Hardman Events.

Until 10 Jul

Waterville Bay and village