Thank you so very much for supporting the Kenmare Arts Festival 2025. This year’s festival has been a truly wonderful success, and it would not have been possible without your enthusiasm, creativity, and generosity.

Over 100 paintings were displayed throughout the town’s businesses, transforming Kenmare into a vibrant gallery. Special thanks to the Weavers, whose beautiful exhibition was a highlight, and to the Roughty Bar, who proudly showcased nine paintings for the festival.

The five Carnegie events were exceptionally well attended, and our first Short Competition filled the hall with an appreciative and engaged audience. In recognition of the talent on display, Mill Cove Gallery were delighted to award €2,500 in prizes and acknowledgements.

The 14 workshops were all fully booked, with participants giving overwhelmingly positive feedback—and already asking for more workshops in 2026.

In total, the festival brought together over 290 artists, writers, and poets, and drew a collective audience of more than 2,000 people at events and exhibition openings. This doesn’t even count the many locals and visitors who strolled through town to enjoy the art displays.

It has been an inspiring and memorable festival—thanks to you. Your support, participation, and creativity made it the success it was.

Here’s to Kenmare Arts Festival 2026—even bigger, better, and more inclusive!

With sincere gratitude,

John Goode

Festival Director, 2025