21st Febuary - Kerry Geopark 26 Mile Walking Marathon South Kerry is a unique region in Europe in terms of its geological, historical and cultural landscape. Kerry Geopark seeks to preserve and promote the region's natural resources through geo-tourism. https://www.facebook.com/kerrygeopark
17th March - St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fair Day The famous Saint Patricks day parade is something you must experience.
1st - 4th May - Sneem Walking Club Walking Festival Enjoy the Sneem Walking Weekend on the Wild Atlantic Way. The festival will be held on the May Bank Holiday (1st to 4th May 2015) in the beautiful surroundings of South Kerry. http://www.sneemwalkingclub.com/
16th May - Sneem Cycle Sportive The 100km Sneem Sportive will take in some of the most spectacular mountain passes and scenery in Co Kerry. Starting at the fantastic setting of the Sneem Hotel the event will take the following route – Sneem Hotel – Blackwater Bridge – Ballaghbeama Gap – Ballaghisheen – Lissatinnig Bridge – Waterville – Caherdaniel – Castle Cove – Sneem Hotel.
23rd May - J.F.K. 50 Mile Challenge This year sees the Irish Cancer Society and St.Mary of the Angels, Beaufort benefit from the walk as they are our two main charities this year. The walk will start at 5am and end at 1am in Sneem, Co. Kerry, it is a loop walk mainly along minor roads with hilly terrain. Walkers will start at 5.00 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/SneemJFKChallenge
4th July - Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle The 2015 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle now in it's 30th year, is the biggest one day charity fundraising event in Munster, attracting thousands of leisure cyclists who will experience a fun and rewarding days cycling, completing 112 miles of the spectacular Ring of Kerry, while at the same time fundraising for worthy Kerry based Charities. www.ringofkerrycycle.ie
22nd– 26th July - Sneem Family Festival 5 days of fun for all the family in the beautiful Ring of Kerry. Activities include, Wife carrying, Crab fishing & lake fishing, Sheep shearing, Traditional music and set dancing, Craft and country market, Street entertainment Carnival/funfair for the 5 days, Football blitz, Motorised kayaking and Guided walks. www.sneemfamilyfestival.com
2nd August - Sneem Regatta Sneem Rowing Club strives to promote rowing in the Parish of Sneem and surrounding areas, and to encourage participation of all age groups. www.sneemrowingclub.ie
12th - 14th September - Geofest Walking Festival The Sneem 2015 Geofest Walking Festival is a 3 day guided event containing moderate, strenuous and leisurely historical walks in the Sneem hinterland. www.kerrygeopark.ie
6th – 8th November - Sneem Storytelling Festival Walk with storytellers to explore the fabulous scenery and rich local heritage as well as bus trips to Staigue Fort and Derrynane House, home of The Liberator, Daniel O’Connell. www.sneemstorytellingfestival.com