In the afternoon main events take place away from the town center. Visitors can take part in sports, canoeing and walk through the most beautiful natural places. Special summer camps are opened for children; there you can find everything you need for recreation: sports-grounds, comfortable seating areas and outdoor cafes.
Main streets of the town come alive in the evening – there are fairs, theatrical and musical performances, as well as performances of famous comedians and magicians in the squares. Generally, the festival is dedicated to Killarney Summerfest sports, but it also covers some creative aspects. The most important sporting events are Killarney Regatta, 5-kilometer Killarney Races and competition of cyclists. The event is attended not only by professional athletes, but also by locals as well as guests of the city. Festival in Killarney always attracts international stars - performances of world-renowned musicians are an essential component of the holiday. Festival lasts for seven days and ends with a grand concert in the main square.
Pan Celtic, dedicated to Celtic culture, is also a well-known festival and a popular tourist activity. The event starts in mid-April; the first time the festival has been held in the spring of 1971. The main purpose of the event is to present original and unique Celtic culture embodied in many different areas of life and creativity to the wide audience.
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