Listowel is a thriving inland town on the banks of the River Feale. In the town are the ruins of a castle which belonged to the Lords of Kerry, and was the last to hold out against the Elizabethan forces during the Desmond revolt; in 1600 it was taken by Sir Charles Wilmot, who put the garrison to the sword.

Activities and attractions include: angling for brown trout on the River Galey and on the River Feale . Teach Siamsa Folk Theatre at Finuge (3 miles/5 km). Day coach tours. Centre for Writers Week, Harvest Festival of Ireland and 'Wren Boys' Championships. Horse-racing Festival meeting in September.

There is a literary and cultural centre with a theatre which features Irish traditional music and an exhibition.

For more information about Listowel visit www.listowel365.com

For more information about Listowel Food Fair contact Michelle O'Connor on (087) 7614888.
For more information about the Craft Fair at Listowel Food Fair contact Aoife Hannon on (087) 3209249.