The Kerry Creamery Experience

13/05/2026

30/04/2026

May Day and the Dairy year in Ireland.

May Day also known as Bealtaine - marked the beginning of Summer and the start of the dairying season. For generations of rural communities this was a moment of both hope & anxiety when the success of the years milk and butter production hung in the balance.

Dairy produce was central to the Irish economy and diet and May Day carried a strong association with its protection. It was widely believed that the profit of milk-the richness that produced butter- could be stolen through supernatural means. As a result, households took careful precautions. Milk, fire and butter were not given away on May Day and Butter churns were closely guarded with protective charms.

Cattle too were the focus of ritual. On May eve, cows might be driven between fires or blessed with holy water to safeguard them from illness. Yellow flowers such as buttercups and primroses were placed at doorways, byres and dairy spaces acting as symbols of protection and abundance.

The first butter made in May held special significance,symbolising renewal and abundance for the farming year ahead.

21/04/2026

Thank you Failte Ireland and KTIF for organising the 2026 networking event today in Killarney- Great opportunity to meet all involved in Tourism from all over our beautiful County.

11/04/2026

Step back in time with us- no fuel required -experience Kerry at a slower pace….

23/03/2026

We are open every Saturday& Sunday. Want a more personal experience? We’re also available for private tours and visits throughout the week by appointment.
Whether you're planning a weekend outing or want to organise a weekday group visit, we’d love to see you!

See you soon! 👋

09/12/2025

To all our amazing customers, thank you for your support this year. We are now closed for the 2025 season and wish you a Merry Christmas✨

05/12/2025

We are open for one more weekend in 2025. Stop by and say hi before we wrap up for the year ✨🎄🎅🏼✨

Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 3pm ☕️🍰

31/10/2025

Had a lovely visit from JJ Travel group last week, we enjoyed the company of the group from Monaghan and Dundalk. Great stories and memories were exchanged at the creamery.

21/10/2025

Please note we are closed this October Bank holiday Weekend
24th,25th, 26th.

15/09/2025

Looking forward to Joining Discover Kerry on block 4, Row 25 /stand 486
at Screggan , Tullamore Co. Offaly tomorrow Tuesday 16th September