Third annual Architecture Kerry Festival to celebrate Kerry's architectural landscape and heritage

pe in Kerry and to make some of the best-known sites of architectural significance in the county accessible to all ages. Due to the current pandemic, Architecture Kerry this year has adapted its programme to reflect the need to run many of its events online. However, Architecture Kerry has also reached out to the public, to bring the people of Kerry together to be part of the celebration. During August, the Council ran a public photography competition called ‘Rediscovering Your Hidden Kingdom’ whereby people were asked to submit their favourite images of Kerry’s built environment.  The top 20 winning entrants will be showcased for Architecture Kerry 2020. 

Kerry County Council’s Architectural Conservation Officer, Victoria McCarthy, said the programme of events has something for everyone, even those with a passing interest in architecture:

‘Throughout Saturday 26, and Sunday 27 September, some festival favourites will be opening their doors for free guided tours. Bookings should be made with each venue. The Tralee Shopping Centre and Yummy Café in Tralee town centre will be hosting the festival’s exhibitions this year and will offer a safe and welcoming environment to visitors’ she said. 

The full programme of events is now available on the Kerry County Council website or via www.architecture.kerrycoco.ie.  Festival organiser Victoria McCarthy of Kerry County Council can also be contacted directly at 066 7183793 or at [email protected] 

Architecture Kerry is supported by Kerry County Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in partnership with the OPW, the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, the Irish Georgian Society, and the Irish Architecture Foundation. The event forms part of the Creative Ireland Programme in Kerry.

‘Creative Ireland is an all-of-government national strategy (2017-2022) which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Architecture as an artform is central to the strategy, relevant to the design principles and creativity required within the heritage and contemporary built environment. This festival promises to be a very engaging and information weekend,’ said Kate Kennelly, Creative Ireland Coordinator in Kerry.

Programme of Events

Contact Us

Kerry County Council
Co Buildings,
Rathass,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry
Tel: 066/7183500
E:  [email protected] 

Social Media

Translate »