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Kenmare is a wonderful destination for curious young minds, with plenty of opportunities for children to learn new skills, get creative and make lasting memories. Chocolate Making at Lorge Chocolatier A favourite with both children and adults, award winning chocolatier Benoit Lorge offers fun, hands on chocolate making workshops where families can learn about chocolate, create their own treats and, of course, enjoy plenty of tasting along the way. Children's workshops are a

Sunday 21st June There is something deeply special about the Summer Solstice. For thousands of years across Ireland, the longest day of the year has been marked as a time of gathering, celebration and gratitude. Long before calendars and clocks, our ancestors watched the sun, the seasons and the land, recognising the solstice as a turning point in the year. It was a time for feasting after months of hard work, for music and storytelling, for dancing, laughter, bonfires and

Set gently into the landscape of County Meath, Tara is not defined by dramatic peaks or sweeping cliffs. Instead, it carries a quiet presence. A sense of history that runs deep beneath your feet. For over five thousand years, this has been a place of gathering, ceremony, and meaning. Traditionally known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, Tara is woven into the very fabric of our mythology and identity. Here, kings were crowned at the Lia Fáil, the Stone of Destiny, s

There is something quietly magical about live music in an intimate setting. At The Lansdowne Kenmare, we are delighted to introduce a series of carefully curated evenings in our beautiful Poet’s Lounge, where music, atmosphere and connection come together in a truly special way. Throughout the year, we will welcome a selection of exceptional Irish artists for a number of these intimate performances. These are not large concerts, but rather close, immersive experiences where