Hobby Holidays in Killarney

Music, Dancing & Special Interest Breaks at Gleneagle

Gleneagle’s Hobby Holidays are themed breaks built around shared interests — from country music festivals and social dancing breaks to special interest gatherings and reunion weekends.

With live entertainment venues, accommodation, dining and leisure facilities all onsite, each break flows easily from daytime sessions to late-night music.

Whether you come to dance, listen, or reconnect, you’ll find a ready-made community and a full programme waiting.

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October Reunion Break 11th – 13th October 2026

Reconnect & Celebrate

Join us for a heartwarming break designed for our regular guests to reconnect, enjoy top entertainment, and relax in the welcoming Gleneagle atmosphere.

Your Stay Includes:

  • B&B and Evening Meals
  • Nightly Dancing with Live Music
  • Daily Activities
  • Free Leisure Centre Access
  • Gleneagle Shuttle Bus on Arrival/Departure

Entertainment Schedule

TBC

*Entertainment subject to change. T&Cs apply.

Prices & Packages

Arrive

Stay

Meals

Price (pps)

Single Supplement

11th October

3 Nights

B&B + 3 Evening Meals

€299

€26/night

Book Your Reunion Break

Reunion Breaks give you more chances to return, relax, and reconnect.

Call to Book: 064 66 71550

We’d love to welcome you back.

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October Country Music Festival October 18th - 23rd

4 or 5 Nights of Music, Dancing & Great Company


5 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from €470 pps

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4 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from €380 pps
Arrival Monday October 19th

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Enjoy nightly entertainment, delicious dining, and the unbeatable Gleneagle atmosphere — all under one roof in the heart of Killarney.

Entertainment Lineup

Sunday October 18th: 

Ballroom - The Singing Jarvey

Monday October 19th: 

Ballroom - Checkers Dance

Green Room - Michael Collins @ 11.30pm

Tuesday October 20th:

Ballroom - Peter Burke

Green Room - Michael Collins @ 11.30pm

Wednesday October 21st:

Ballroom - Teddy & Cathal Barry Dance

Green Room - The Singing Jarvey @ 11.30pm

Thursday October 22nd:

Ballroom - Chris Dallat Dance

Green Room - Late Night Music @ 11.30pm

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November Country Music Festival November 8th - 12th inclusive

Country Music Festival week:

5 Nights Bed & Breakfast with 4 Dinners for €445pps. Arrive November 8th. 

Book 5 Nights

4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for €385pps. Arrive November 8th.

Book 4 Nights

3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for €295pps. Arrive November 9th.

Book 3 Nights

€26 Single Supplement Nightly

Entertainment line-up
November 8th - Barry Kirwan Band
November 9th - John McNicholl
November 10th - TR Dallas
November 11th - Stacey Breen & Ryan Turner Band
November 12th -Effie Neill Dance

*Followed by late night entertainment in the Green Room

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Lisdoonvarna Reunion Weekend 2026 November 20th – 22nd | Gleneagle, Killarney

We simply can’t wait for the November Lisdoonvarna Reunion Festival. Book your place now and get ready to enjoy a great line-up of music acts accompanied by plenty of dancing from noon until late!

November 20th - 22nd inclusive

All inclusive hotel packages
2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner from €285pps
3 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner from €345pps

All inclusive apartment packages
2 Nights B&B (maximum 4 sharing) from €609
3 Nights B&B (maximum 4 sharing) from €729

All packages include the full weekend line up of entertainment and full use of the hotel's leisure facilities (€40 single supplement nightly)

NB*Dancing is permitted.

Book 2 Nights

Book 3 Nights

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Why Choose Gleneagle for Hobby Holidays?

  • Dedicated live entertainment venues onsite
  • Large dance floors and professional staging
  • Accommodation, dining and leisure facilities in one location
  • Walking distance to Killarney town and National Park
  • A loyal, returning community of guests

Hobby Holidays at Gleneagle are structured, immersive and centred around shared experience — where the music, the dancing and the atmosphere carry naturally from one part of the day to the next.