Listowel Writers' Week runs from May 27 to 31 for its 55th festival in the heritage town of Listowel. The program centers on the written and spoken word through readings, interviews, workshops, exhibitions, and awards, bringing together leading Irish and international writers, poets, thinkers, and new voices. BikeFest returns to Killarney from May 29 to 31, 2026, marking its 20th anniversary with free open motorcycle festival activities. The event takes place at the Gleneagle grounds on Muckross Road near Killarney town. It features motorcycles, live music, entertainment day and night, and access to scenic routes such as the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way.
"Listowel Writers' Week returns from May 27 to 31 for its 55th festival. Ireland's oldest literary and arts festival celebrates the written and spoken word with readings, interviews, workshops, exhibitions, and awards in the heritage town of Listowel. This milestone year brings together leading Irish and international writers, poets, and thinkers alongside exciting new voices. So, if you're in and around the area, be sure to come along and celebrate 55 years of Listowel Writers' Week and help create an inclusive, creative, and welcoming festival that honours tradition while embracing fresh perspectives."
"BikeFest, one of Europe's premier free open motorcycle festivals, returns to Killarney from May 29 to 31, 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a weekend of motorcycles, live music and entertainment. Held across Ireland's June Bank Holiday weekend at the Gleneagle grounds on Muckross Road, just one mile from Killarney town centre, BikeFest attracts thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts and visitors from around the world each year."
"Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, BikeFest offers something for everyone, from seasoned bikers and aspiring riders to families, tourists and locals. Visitors can enjoy craic and ceoil in the vibrant Bike Village, alongside an action-packed programme featuring live music across three stages, entertainment day and night, and access to some of the county's most scenic motorcycle routes including the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way."
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