Féilte Na Snadhma
Sneem Summer Festival
SNEEM SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026 July 15th - 19th
Féilte Na Snadhma
Sneem Summer Festival
Wednesday, July 15th
Location: Oysterbed Pier
Time: 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
A fun fishing competition suitable for children 4years old and above. Lifejackets must be worn. Parental supervision required. Shuttle bus from Sneem Hotel starting at 10am.
Location: Community Centre
Time: 11:00 AM
Cost: €15
Join us for magical sounds and immersive soundscapes with singing bowls, gong, harp, ambient guitar, and other therapeutic instruments. Created to soothe the mind and invite deep rest and healing.
Location: Blueberry Hill Farm
Time: 12:00 NOON
Cost: €20
Duration: 2 hours
Join the Coille Mara team on their beautiful farm for a fully immersive forest school experience. Self-regulation, choice, crafts, nature connections, whittling, and play! Spaces are limited, so booking is advised: https://coillemara.ie/
Location: Coomanassig Centre
Time: 12:30
Cost: €15
Duration: 1 hour
Gentle yoga flow for all levels, focusing on slow mindful movements and deep breathing to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Suitable for beginners. To book, call: 083 856 2818
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 14:00
Cost: €5
Duration: 2 hours
Get the kiddos festival-ready with Púka face painting
Location: Starting at Coomanassig Centre
Time: 16:30
Cost: Free
Duration: 1 hour
Kids fancy dress parade with drumming and music, followed by a festival blessing and the announcement of the best costume winner!
Location: Starting at Community Centre
Time: 17:00
Cost: €5
Duration: 3 hours
Play your favourite board games with Sneem Board Game Club. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Raffle prizes and refreshments. Contact Pál: 087 097 3316
Location: North Square
Time: 17:30
Cost: Free
Duration: 1 hour
Interactive fun with drums for all the family!
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 17:30
Cost: Free to attend, food costs vary
Duration: 2 hours
A fun and laid-back family BBQ. Come along for great food, company, and laughs.
Location: The Loft, Murphy's
Time: 21:00
Cost: €20
Duration: 1.5 hours
Following a sold out nationwide tour, Comedian & Guerilla Gaeilgeoir Áine Gallagher aka the Queen of Offbeat is bringing her deadpan humour to Sneem to tickle the Irish out of you, even if you barely have a word of it. You can book your tickets here.
Thursday, July 16th
Location: Meeting at Murphys Bar
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Take in the stunning views of Sneem's countryside with this mountain hike. Wear suitable clothing & footwear, pack water and snacks.
Location: Community Centre
Time: 10:30
Cost: €15
Join Gavin Crowley for this high energy workout combining cardio, strength, and functional movement. A full-body challenge suitable for all fitness levels.
Location: Blueberry Hill Farm
Time: 11:00
Cost: €20
Duration: 2 Hours
Join the Coille Mara team on their beautiful farm for a fully immersive forest school experience. Self-regulation, choice, crafts, nature connections, whittling, and play! Spaces are limited, so booking is advised: https://coillemara.ie/
Location: Sneem Crèche
Time: 13:00
Cost: €10/15
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Mindful sensory play, creative activities, and a cozy calm corner. Families are encouraged to relax, recharge, and explore together at their own pace. Book your spot: bookwhen.com/mindfulkidsandteens
Location: Community Centre
Time: 13:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 4 Hours
Centred around its ethos to engage, educate, and empower children to be our farm safety ambassadors! This is the perfect activity for curious young minds who love exploring how farms work. Drop in anytime during the workshop. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Location: Sneem Sportsfield
Time: 14:00 (10-13years) 15:00 (14-16years)
Cost: Free
Duration: 1 Hour
Test your soccer skills in this friendly competition! Keepy-uppy & penalty shoot-out challenge. All skill levels welcome!
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 15:30
Cost: Free
Duration: 2 Hours
Show off your talent to be in with a chance to win! Music, dance, poetry - all categories welcome.
Location: Community Centre
Time: 16:30
Cost: €15
Duration: 1 Hour
Join Claudia for a relaxing sound therapy session: Gong, harp, singing bowls, Indian overtone and more. Bring your own mat and blanket.
Location: D O'Sheas Bar
Time: 17:00
Cost: €20
Duration: 2 Hours
Taste locally produced ciders accompanied by Sneem Black Pudding & Local Sausages whilst overlooking Sneem estuary - Presented by Stonewell Cider.
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 18:00
Cost: Donation
Duration: 1 Hour
Dust off your cowboy boots and join in for a fun dance lesson!
Location: Community Centre
Time: 18:30
Cost: €5
Duration: 3 Hours
Roll the dice, make your move, and enjoy a game night of friendly competition! Contact Pál on: 087 097 3316
Location: Community Centre
Time: 18:15
Cost: €12 per book
Duration: 3 Hours
Brush up on your bingo lingo! You're in with a chance of winning the jackpot. Bingo begins at 7pm sharp
Location: Sneem Hotel
Time: 9:30AM
Cost: €30
Duration: 2.5 hours
Join Brenda Dennehy for a heartfelt conversation exploring their life experiences and personal journeys. Afterwards, enjoy a revitalising yoga flow, followed by nourishing brunch bites. Proceeds will be donated to ADAPT Kerry. You can book here.
Location: Riney's Bar
Time: 12:30
Cost: €20
Duration: 2 hours
Kerry Pride Festival brings its infamous drag brunch to Sneem! Expect killer performances, outrageous banter, bottomless energy, and enough glamour, chaos, and sass to shake the village!
Location: Sneem Crèche
Time: 13:00
Cost: €10/15
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Mindful sensory play, creative activities, and a cozy calm corner. Families are encouraged to relax, recharge, and explore together at their own pace. Book your spot: bookwhen.com/mindfulkidsandteens
Location: Community Centre
Time: 13:00
Cost: €15
Duration: 1.5 Hours
A creative 90 minute session filled with colour, paint, printing, and crafts, inspired by nature. Let your imagination run wild! Ages 5+
Location: Sneem Sportsfield
Time: 14:00
Cost: €10
Duration: 1 Hour
Run, laugh, and get blasted by rainbow colours in this vibrant fun-filled 2k event for all ages! Wear a white tshirt and eye protection. Email: sneemcolourrun@gmail.com to register.
Location: Sneem Rowing Club
Time: 14:30
Cost: €15
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Join Portmagee Whiskey for a unique tasting experience while discovering the rich heritage of South Kerry, from whiskey smuggling to Seine boat fishing traditions. Tour starts in Sneem Rowing Club and ends in D O'Shea's. Booking essential. Booking link here.
Location: Sneem Community Centre
Time: 15:00
Cost: €15
Duration: 1 Hour
Indulge in the comets and constellations of the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve and then take a deep breath to plunge into a visual journey into the waters of Kenmare Bay.
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 16:00
Cost: €3
Duration: 2 Hours
Come along & show off your furry friend! Could your pet win the 'most unusual' category? Perhaps the 'best dressed' category? We've lots of categories for you to chose from.
Location: Community Centre
Time: 18:00
Cost: Donations
Duration: 1 Hour
Let's take a look at the Summer sky live (weather permitting, via projector if not). With the Summer Triangle and arm of our galaxy up all night long, there's plenty to see!
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 20:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: The Loft, Murphy's
Time: 21:00
Cost: €20
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Join the Sneem Whiskey Gang for an exclusive Skellig Whiskey & Gin tasting. Enjoy two premium whiskeys and a gin, paired with Irish cheese and local chocolate, whilst learning about the distillation process and how to best taste these exceptional spirits.
Location: Sneem Rowing Club
Time: 8:15 (mixed level circuit class) & 9:30 (beginner circuit class)
Cost: €15
Duration: 45minutes
Limited availability, call: 087 603 3556 to book your spot.
Location: Meeting at Murphy's Bar
Time: 9:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 3 Hours
Wear suitable clothing & shoes. Please bring water and snacks.
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 9:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 1 Hour
An enchanting owl display, a hoot for all ages.
Location: Sneem Sportsfield
Time: 10:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 1 Hour
Under 10s & under 12s teams take part in a fun blitz.
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 4 Hours
Mosey around the festival market and see all of our local crafts, creations and fresh produce!
Location: Community Centre
Time: 10:00 & 12:00noon
Cost: €20
Duration: 1.5 Hours
A fun 90-minute hands-on workshop where children build, code, and create simple moving LEGO models while exploring creativity and problem-solving.
Location: Garden of Senses
Time: 11:00
Cost: Donations
Duration: 3 Hours
Join Inclusive Sneem at the Garden of Senses to explore the new sensory path, meet assistance dogs Daithí & Zorro, and enjoy a gentle afternoon of discovery, connection, and relaxation. This event is for all ages and abilities. Keep an eye on socials for any weather updates which may result in a location or time change.
Location: North Square
Time: 11:00
Cost: €2 or three for €5
Duration: 3 Hours
Test your short game at the ROK golf putting contest. Step up to the greens, sink that winning putt, and walk away with fantastic prizes.
Location: Sneem Digital Hub
Time: 11:00
Cost: Donation
Duration: 2 Hours
This workshop looks at practical strategies for achieving a sense of wellbeing through our writing, and is facilitated by local poet John W Sexton, who has consistently investigated affirming the positives of self from lived experience through his writing over a fifty-year-long career writing poetry.
Location: The Little Church
Time: 13:00
Cost: €10
Duration: 1 Hour
Join geologist Ravit Yanay for a family-friendly walk exploring our local geography. Learn about the origin of Sneem's spectacular views.
Location: The Little Church
Time: 14:30
Cost: Donation
Duration: 1 Hour
Poetry reading with John W Sexton, followed by an open mic with contributions from the participants of the morning's Poetry Workshop, plus poems from the audience. Hosted by Sneem Writers Group.
Location: Sneem Crèche
Time: 15:00
Cost: Donation
Duration: 1 Hour
A welcoming space for children to play, featuring an autism friendly sensory environment where children can regulate, socialise, and engage at their own pace.
Location: Community Centre
Time: 15:00 & 17:00
Cost: €20
Duration: 1.5 Hours
A fun 90-minute hands-on workshop where children build, code, and create simple moving LEGO models while exploring creativity and problem-solving.
Location: The Little Church
Time: 16:00
Cost: €20
Duration: 2 Hours
Join chamber ensemble musicians Harry, Ellen, and Doireann for a beautiful afternoon of violin, harpsichord, and cello.
Location: Murphy's Bar
Time: 17:00
Duration: 2 Hours
Fire, smoke & slow cooking.
Location: The Little Church
Time: 18:00
Cost: Donation
Duration: 25 minutes
A fast-paced, light-hearted look at Sneem's history told through a tour inside the Story House and outside amongst the souls resting in the yard.
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 20:00
Duration: 3 Hours
All Folk'd Up are guaranteed to bring the energy as usual, so be prepared for an electric performance, trad has never sounded so good! Supported by Danny O'Reilly. You can book your tickets here.
Location: Riney's Bar
Time: 23:30
Dance the night away at Riney's 90s Disco, with DJ P aty spinning all the biggest throwback hits and dancefloor favourites.
Location: South Square
Time: 9am start
Cost: Free to attend
Duration: 8 Hours
Observe traditional blacksmith forging, wood turning, beekeeping, & more!
Location: South Square
Time: 10:00
Cost: €10
Duration: 4 Hours
Try your hand at axe throwing with Emerald Outdoors. Sign up foor a 10 minute lesson and join in the fun! All equipment & instruction provided. 14+ years. Close toe shoes required. Max 6 people per session.
Location: Sneem Community Centre
Time: 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Cost: €15
Duration: 1 hour 15 minute sessions
A fun-filled sensory workshop where children mix, stretch, and customise their own colourful slime to take home with them.
Location: Sneem Community Centre
Time: 10:00, 11:15, 12:30
Cost: €15
Duration: 1 hour 15 minute sessions
Make friends, build, and have fun!
Location: Garden of Senses
Time: 10:30
Cost: €15
Duration: 1 hour
Get ready to burn, tone, and strengthen with Caitlin in this high-energy fusion of pilates and HIIT. This class will challenge your body and leave you feeling energised and empowered.
Keep an eye on socials for location change in the case of bad weather.
Location: South Square
Time: 11:00
Cost: €3 per child, €5 per adult
Duration: 1.5 hours
Taking place in the parks, lanes, streets, and wooded areas of Sneem! Courses designed for all ages to enjoy whether you're a beginner, intermediate or super adventurous.
Location: North Square
Time: 11:00
Cost: €2 or three for €5
Duration: 3 Hours
Test your short game at the ROK golf putting contest. Step up to the greens, sink that winning putt, and walk away with fantastic prizes.
Location: Sneem Crèche
Time: 12:00
Cost: Donation
Duration: 1 Hour
A welcoming space for children to play, featuring an autism friendly sensory environment where children can regulate, socialise, and engage at their own pace.
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 12:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 1 Hour
Join Mo from Skellig Kitchen for a chat, demo, and tasting of the treasures we can gather from nature across the seasons!
Location: North Square
Time: 12:00
Cost: Free to attend
Duration: 6 Hours
A lively mini street feast showcasing diverse food trucks, bold flavours, great vibes, and delicious bites!
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 13:00
Cost: Free
Duration: 2 Hours
Calling all bakers! Whether you're a seasoned baker, a traditional bread maker or a young baking enthusiast, the Sneem Bake Off is your chance to showcase you talent and compete for the title of Sneem Star Baker!
Location: Festival Marquee
Time: 13:00
Cost: €25
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Learn the art of the classic Folk Art Rose and produce a set of hand-painted coasters with particular reference to Sneem landmarks. All materials supplied. Booking required, call: 087 668 9615 or email: maggie-jt@hotmail.com
Location: Church Road
Time: 19:30
Cost: €10/3
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Buy a ball in local shops and businesses to raise money for local charities. Great prizes. Spectators are very welcome!
Location: North Square
Time: 20:00
Cost: €5
Duration: 2 Hours
Unleash your inner highlander, where participants use pitchforks to hurl a bale of hay over a high bar. Spectators welcome.