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BLOG: TRAVELLING IN IRELAND
This blog is about outdoor recreation, culture and heritage, food, touring, places to stay and things to do in the Irish Reeks District.
5 Reasons Waterways Can Help You Achieve a State of Autumn Bliss in the Reeks District
The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your enjoyment of the water. It’s Autumn in...
Read MoreKerry Way Dream: Top 10 Tips To Achieve Your Walking Holiday Goals
Make your Kerry Way walking holiday dream come true with a little bit of strategic planning. The Reeks District...
Read MoreMountain Adventure : Gerald McEnery Shares 3 Secrets to Making the Most of your time in MacGillycuddy’s Reeks
Gerald is the Development Officer for the MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum. His role is to implement the many...
Read MoreThe 5 Best Ways to Discover Walking Routes in the Reeks District
So you’ve decided to get out walking in the Reeks District. Good choice. But now that you have to...
Read MoreMeet Your Puck Fair Queen: 6th Class Girl Shares Unforgettable Puck Fair Moments
Ireland’s oldest fair is a family tradition for Alesha, who will serve as this year’s Queen of Puck Fair....
Read MoreHike Better: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sustainability Game while Hiking in the Reeks District
Being a better hiker is not about increasing the difficulty of your hikes or training until you can sprint...
Read MoreMieke Vanmechelen Reflects On Her Kerry Cattle Journey to Celebrate The Glencar Cattle Show
Mieke Vanmechelen is an artist and farmer. She is Kerry County Council’s Filmmaker in Residence and was the Kerry...
Read MoreThe 5 Best Ways to See Art in the Reeks District
5 creative ways to experience art – from ancient to modern – in the Reeks District. Get out and...
Read MoreThe Art of Festival Direction: Rochelle Lucey Reveals the Secret to Ensuring the 9th Annual K-Fest’s Success as Ireland’s Best-Loved Festival for Emerging Artists
A piece by Bríanna Ní Léanacháin … Read More
Read MoreOn Seefin Enjoy 10 Stunning Views of Glenbeigh that Inspired Irish Mythology
Celebrate Bealtaine with a hike up Seefin in Glenbeigh. From the summit of this horseshoe, you can enjoy views...
Read MoreBeach Nature Walk: Jasmine McCarthy Explores the Fascinating Plant Life of Rossbeigh Strand
Jasmine McCarthy, a scientist living in the Caragh Lake area of the Reeks District, tells us about some of...
Read MoreOn Drung, you can enjoy 10 awe-inspiring views and some history as well
Are you looking for a hike near Glenbeigh in Kerry? Hiking up Drung is a cultural experience. This route...
Read MoreBig Five Challenge – Lockdown Edition
Win a post-lockdown trip for two to take on the Reeks District Big Five Challenge Take on all of...
Read MoreThings to do in Cromane
Looking for things to do in Cromane? Here’s our selection of the very best there is on offer. Take...
Read MoreThings to do in Inch
Looking for things to do in Inch? Here’s our selection of the very best Inch has to offer. Surf...
Read MoreThings to do in Glenbeigh
Looking for things to see and do in Glenbeigh? Here’s our selection of the very best there is on...
Read MoreThings to do in Milltown and Listry
Looking for things to see and do in Milltown and Listry? Here’s our selection of the very best there...
Read MoreThings to do in Castlemaine, Boolteens & Keel
Looking for things to do in Castlemaine, Boolteens and Keel? Here’s our selection of the very best they have...
Read MoreChristmas in the Reeks District
Christmas in the Reeks District is a special affair, from meeting Santa to climbing Carrauntoohil, potentially in the snow… ...
Read MoreTop five things to do in Killorglin
Shauna O’Connor is co-owner of Peter’s Family Restaurant & Apache Pizza in Killorglin, one of the best family-friendly restaurants...
Read MoreFrom Cluj to Irish culture
Ciprian Birsan, 50, left his home in Cluj, Romania, almost 20 years ago to create a new life in...
Read More5 tips for the ideal family gathering
If you’re looking to bring the family together for a big birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, the Reeks...
Read MoreA wanderer returns
After a long stint abroad, Fiola Foley, 40, returned to her hometown of Killorglin where she now works as...
Read MoreThe big move south-west
Civil servant Michael Moore, 49, and his wife Gerri decided to take advantage of a scheme to decentralise Irish...
Read MoreDiscovering a new passion
Shalini Mahajan, 28, left India to study in Dublin before moving to the Reeks District and taking up a...
Read MoreA home away from home
Kelvin Carvalho, 46, relocated to the Reeks District in 2017 with his wife, Neelam, and 16-year-old twin daughters, Iris...
Read MoreCreating cake sensations
Gabi Jakelyte, owner of Gabi Bakes Cakes, has come a long way since she used to hang on to...
Read MoreFive great things to do in Beaufort
Jennifer Long of Inveraray Farm, a family-run B&B located just off the Ring of Kerry, chooses her five best...
Read MoreFive things to do in autumn in the Reeks
The leaves may be turning from green to gold as the sun sets on summer, but there are still...
Read MoreWhy it’s so good to get out
For us, the Reeks District initiative is about more than just showcasing our amazing natural amenities to visitors. It’s...
Read MoreFoodie Q&A with Chef Jonathan from Jack’s
We love getting to know the people of the Reeks District! Here’s our first Foodie Q&A, this one with...
Read MoreFeel good vibes at the Windy Gap
Feel you’ve been stuck inside all winter? Want to re-connect with the natural world? If you find yourself near...
Read MoreFive fine dining restaurants with spectacular views
If you’re looking for fine-dining in Kerry or anywhere along the Wild Atlantic Way for that matter, look no...
Read MoreSix great ways to explore Caragh Lake
Whether you’re staying on the lake or elsewhere in Reeks District, Caragh Lake is an amazing spot and well...
Read MoreFive reasons we love winter
Winter is a wonderful season to really slow down and find yourself again after a busy summer. This is...
Read MoreThe Art of Festival Direction: Rochelle Lucey Reveals the Secret to Ensuring the 9th Annual K-Fest’s Success as Ireland’s Best-Loved Festival for Emerging Artists
A piece by Bríanna Ní Léanacháin … Read More
Read MoreMay 12, 2022On Seefin Enjoy 10 Stunning Views of Glenbeigh that Inspired Irish Mythology
Celebrate Bealtaine with a hike up Seefin in Glenbeigh. From...
Read MoreMay 1, 2022Beach Nature Walk: Jasmine McCarthy Explores the Fascinating Plant Life of Rossbeigh Strand
Jasmine McCarthy, a scientist living in the Caragh Lake area...
Read MoreApril 18, 2022On Drung, you can enjoy 10 awe-inspiring views and some history as well
Are you looking for a hike near Glenbeigh in Kerry?...
Read MoreApril 1, 2022Big Five Challenge – Lockdown Edition
Win a post-lockdown trip for two to take on the...
Read MoreApril 17, 2020Things to do in Cromane
Looking for things to do in Cromane? Here’s our selection...
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2020Things to do in Inch
Looking for things to do in Inch? Here’s our selection...
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2020Things to do in Glenbeigh
Looking for things to see and do in Glenbeigh? Here’s...
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2020Things to do in Milltown and Listry
Looking for things to see and do in Milltown and...
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2020Things to do in Castlemaine, Boolteens & Keel
Looking for things to do in Castlemaine, Boolteens and Keel?...
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2020Christmas in the Reeks District
Christmas in the Reeks District is a special affair, from...
Read MoreNovember 29, 2019Top five things to do in Killorglin
Shauna O’Connor is co-owner of Peter’s Family Restaurant & Apache...
Read MoreNovember 13, 2019From Cluj to Irish culture
Ciprian Birsan, 50, left his home in Cluj, Romania, almost...
Read MoreNovember 12, 20195 tips for the ideal family gathering
If you’re looking to bring the family together for a...
Read MoreOctober 21, 2019A wanderer returns
After a long stint abroad, Fiola Foley, 40, returned to...
Read MoreOctober 17, 2019The big move south-west
Civil servant Michael Moore, 49, and his wife Gerri decided...
Read MoreOctober 17, 2019Discovering a new passion
Shalini Mahajan, 28, left India to study in Dublin before...
Read MoreOctober 17, 2019A home away from home
Kelvin Carvalho, 46, relocated to the Reeks District in 2017...
Read MoreOctober 15, 2019Creating cake sensations
Gabi Jakelyte, owner of Gabi Bakes Cakes, has come a...
Read MoreOctober 15, 2019Five great things to do in Beaufort
Jennifer Long of Inveraray Farm, a family-run B&B located just...
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019Five things to do in autumn in the Reeks
The leaves may be turning from green to gold as...
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2019Why it’s so good to get out
For us, the Reeks District initiative is about more than...
Read MoreApril 27, 2019Foodie Q&A with Chef Jonathan from Jack’s
We love getting to know the people of the Reeks...
Read MoreMarch 13, 2019Feel good vibes at the Windy Gap
Feel you’ve been stuck inside all winter? Want to re-connect...
Read MoreMarch 5, 2019Five fine dining restaurants with spectacular views
If you’re looking for fine-dining in Kerry or anywhere along...
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2019Six great ways to explore Caragh Lake
Whether you’re staying on the lake or elsewhere in Reeks...
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2019Five reasons we love winter
Winter is a wonderful season to really slow down and...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2018