41st Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival

July 9th -12th 2026

Enjoy the true taste of fresh locally caught fish and seafood

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Welcome to Kilmore Quay for our 41st Annual Seafood Festival!

From Thursday 9th July to Sunday 12th July 2026, join us for a celebration of seafood – with lots of fun activities and family favourites taking place and of course, plenty of locally caught delicious seafood to enjoy!

FISH FRIDAY 2026

FRESH FISH MARKET & LOCAL PRODUCE STALL
Locally sourced fresh fish & shellfish available for sale. Limited quantity. Come early to avoid disappointment!

LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
& Wine Talk with award-winning chefs and MC Sallyanne Clarke

Where? Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay, Y35 TH9W

When? July 10th 11.00am to 5.00pm

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FESTIVAL FUN WITH RED MOON CREATIVE ARTS THEATRE

Since 1985, Red Moon Creative Arts Theatre has been the cornerstone of family fun at Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival. Click Here to find out more about their long association with the festival and the annual events that keep families enthralled in seaside fun and games throughout the weekend.

Childrens Summer Camp

The Festival Parade

Life’s a Beach

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Puppet Theatre

The Submersibles

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YOGA, NATURE WALK, NATURE TALK, SEASHORE EXPLORE

Our four-day festival is not just a celebration of seafood, but also our coastal heritage. There are many activities happening around the village throughout the festival for you to enjoy. Yoga at Sunrise or Sunset with Eileen Rowe, the annual festival lecture with Jim Hurley. Jim also leads a popular annual coastal walk on Sunday. Explore the abundant marine life along our shores with Therese.

Sunset Yoga on the Burrow

Sunrise Yoga on the Little Beach

Festival Lecture

Coastal Walk

Seashore Explore

Beach Games with Tomhaggard Clean Coast Group

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