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december, 2019
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The National Folk Theatre's annual Festival of Folk has a wonderful and dramatic line-up of five different productions for 2019. Experience Ireland’s Premier Cultural Experience at Siamsa
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The National Folk Theatre’s annual Festival of Folk has a wonderful and dramatic line-up of five different productions for 2019.
Experience Ireland’s Premier Cultural Experience at Siamsa Tíre for the Festival of Folk 2019. Celebrating the best of traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance, the 2019 Festival continues until the 22nd of September. There’s so much to enjoy during our annual festival – from performances and workshops to exhibitions in our gallery spaces.
For details of our performance programme, dates and bookings, please Click Here
Siamsa Tíre protects, develops and explores Irish culture and traditions. With a cast of over 100 of Ireland’s best traditional performers of traditional Irish music, song and dance, it brings our Irish heritage and culture to life in five different folk theatre productions. Thousands of visitors to Kerry have enjoyed our performances as a highlight of their trip to Ireland. There is an energy, a wildness, a passion about these productions, using the best of traditional arts, which come together to create a memorable and emotional experience for our visitors.
Designed as a replica of the Ring forts on the Kerry Wild Atlantic Way, your premier cultural experience is made complete by the comfort of this iconic theatre and arts centre in Tralee, in beautiful County Kerry! It also gives you access to the history of the National Folk Theatre of Ireland in the Siamsa Tíre galleries with its photographic exhibition and you can immerse yourself in Irish culture by taking part in Irish Dance or Irish Song workshops lead by the cast of the National Folk Theatre of Ireland.
Enjoy the best of Irish Culture at Siamsa Tíre
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Year Around Event (2019)
07dec(dec 7)10:00 am22(dec 22)5:00 pmThe Festive Hall at Kerry County Museum
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�� The Festive Hall is Back! �� Visit the The Festive Hall at Kerry County Museum this Christmas season for a delightful, fun-filled experience the whole family will enjoy. A host of cheery characters
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�� The Festive Hall is Back! ��
Visit the The Festive Hall at Kerry County Museum
this Christmas season for a delightful, fun-filled
experience the whole family will enjoy.
A host of cheery characters will come to life from
Christmas tales old and new, to take you on an
enchanting tour of our magical hall.
There will be lots of fun and games
with our mischievous guides as they
escort you to meet the main man
himself, Mr Santa Claus. And Santa,
of course, will have a little gift for
every child that comes to see him
and likes nothing better than posing
for photos with his visitors
December 7-8, 14-15 , 21-22
SATURDAY, SUNDAY – DEC 7, 8
SATURDAY, SUNDAY – DEC 14, 15
SATURDAY, SUNDAY – DEC 21, 22
Guided tours every half-hour each day.
First tour at 11am, last tour at 5:00pm
Sensory Santa – wheelchair and
sensory friendly slots available:
Saturday, Dec 7 at 10:00am
Sunday, Dec 15 at 10:00am
Saturday, Dec 21 at 10:00am
For more information please call 066-7127777 or 0879021580
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7 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 22 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
12dec8:00 pm9:30 pmABBA Forever -The Christmas Show at Siamsa Tire
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What a way to kick off your seasonal celebrations! It’s always party time when ABBA is about, but when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party!
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What a way to kick off your seasonal celebrations!
It’s always party time when ABBA is about, but when it’s the Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party! And it’s over 40 years since ABBA burst on to the world stage with their Eurovision win with Waterloo.
This happy sing-a-long tribute, celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare! It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas season!
Expect a dazzling, fantastic performance including the most iconic hits, Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money Money, and many MANY more! Get your glad rags on, brush up on the lyrics, don the dancing boots and come to the best party in town!
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(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
14dec12:00 pm6:00 pmIt's a Snow Day!
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Tralee will have a White Christmas…well at least for one day anyway. Tralee Chamber Alliance to celebrate one year of the Tralee Shop Local Voucher, with support from Kerry County Council’s
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Tralee will have a White Christmas…well at least for one day anyway.
Tralee Chamber Alliance to celebrate one year of the Tralee Shop Local Voucher, with support from Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund, are bringing a ‘Snow Day’ to the square on Saturday 14th of December, with some festive foods, treats, Christmas characters, Carol Singers, Siamsa Tire performers and of course giant snow machines! Peter Kelly’s (aka Franc) team from ‘Snow Ireland’ are being brought in for one-day only to create a winter wonderland in the town square.
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
14dec8:00 pm9:30 pmSwan Lake at Siamsa Tire
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One of the great love stories of classical ballet which has captivated audiences for decades . This most famous of ballets, combines romantic themes, classical technique and ethereal imagery together with
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One of the great love stories of classical ballet which has captivated audiences for decades .
This most famous of ballets, combines romantic themes, classical technique and ethereal imagery together with Tchaikovsky’s majestic score, to ensure this masterpiece’s immortality.
Swan Lake tells the story of Odette, a beautiful princess, who by day is turned into a swan by evil magician Von Rothbart, only to regain her human form at night. Out hunting by the Lakeside, Prince Siegfried encounters her and falls in love with her. But will he be able to break Von Rothbart’s spell…?
Featuring 22 leading professional dancers from Ireland and abroad will perform in this breath-taking production which was loved by audiences and critics when last produced by Ballet Ireland.
Ballet Ireland is delighted to present a national tour of Swan Lake, performing in 19 theatres throughout Ireland.
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costumes: Werner Dittrich & Norbert Klos
Lighting: Eamon Fox
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
15dec11:00 am1:00 pmTralee 5km Santa Fun Run at Tralee Bay Wetlands
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Annual 5km Santa Fun Run in memory of Fiona Moore starts at Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday 15th December 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm
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Annual 5km Santa Fun Run in memory of Fiona Moore starts at Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday 15th December 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm
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(Sunday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
18dec6:00 pm11:00 pmTapas & Cocktails at Croí
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Cocktail MAESTRO STEWART LYONS joins Croí for one night of cocktails and tapas, a great night to ensue, one not to be missed. Its on Wednesday 18th December from 6
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Cocktail MAESTRO STEWART LYONS joins Croí for one night of cocktails and tapas, a great night to ensue, one not to be missed. Its on Wednesday 18th December from 6 pm to 11 pm
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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
20dec(dec 20)7:30 pm21(dec 21)1:00 amChristmas Casino Night at The Rose Hotel
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Hit the jackpot at our Christmas Casino Night on 20th December with a fun-filled casino night party. Get lucky at the roulette and blackjack tables, indulge in some delicious Christmas
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Hit the jackpot at our Christmas Casino Night on 20th December with a fun-filled casino night party. Get lucky at the roulette and blackjack tables, indulge in some delicious Christmas themed finger food and mulled wine before dancing the night away until late. Tickets are €50pp
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20 (Friday) 7:30 pm - 21 (Saturday) 1:00 am
31dec7:00 pm9:00 pmNew Year's Eve Party & Fireworks on Denny Street
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To add to the festivities of New Year’s eve, and the over 10,000 people last year that came out to watch the fireworks on Denny Street, this year
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To add to the festivities of New Year’s eve, and the over 10,000 people last year that came out to watch the fireworks on Denny Street, this year Cara Credit Union as lead sponsor along with support from Borg Warner Tralee, Yummy Cafe and Manor West Retail Park are bringing the party to Denny Street.
UV5band one of Ireland’s premier high-energy party bands, will be kicking off on the Denny Street Stage from 5pm on New Year’s Eve for a two hour ‘throwback tunes’ show with the best of 80’s and 90’s party music to entertain the crowd, with the annual Fireworks show blasting off at 6pm sharp.
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm