Sneem • Ring of Kerry • Ireland
Welcome to Our 12th Annual Celebration of Story, Music, and Magic
Join us from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th November 2025 for the 12th Sneem International Storytelling & Folklore Festival in association with Skellig Six 18 Distillery – a warm, lively celebration of Ireland’s oldest traditions. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Ring of Kerry, our festival brings together master storytellers, folklore experts, musicians, and performers for a weekend packed with tales, tunes, and community spirit.
This Year’s Highlights Include:
- International Storytellers: Hear stories from renowned voices like Cath Little, Dominic Bennett, Frances Kennedy, Maria Gillen, Paddy O’Brien, and Killian Burns (Kerry).
- Special Guest Lectures: Don’t miss Dr Tomás Mac Conmara, a leading Irish oral historian and RTÉ contributor, exploring Irish memory, revolution, and folklore.
- Vinnie Hyland: A unique insight into Sneem’s natural world and curious local wildlife.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Let little ones’ big imaginations run wild at the children’s storytelling sessions.
- Live Music & Theatre: The South Kerry Rosen Choir will enchant audiences at St Michael’s Church, while Hubcap Theatre’s “Mary’s Hopes and Dreams” brings rural comedy to the stage.
Experience Sneem Like Never Before
From pub storytelling sessions, dramatic theatre, and cultural walks in the hills, to cosy fireside tales in Murphy’s Loft, the festival is a truly immersive cultural experience. Whether you’re a lifelong folklore fan or just looking for a great weekend in Kerry, we invite you to be part of the magic.
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Plan Your Visit
Stay in Sneem, eat locally, and experience the warmth of this unique Kerry village as it fills with laughter, music, and memory.
“We have something for everyone — come for the stories, stay for the craic!”
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