Reeks District Official Blog

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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.

A wanderer returns

After a long stint abroad, Fiola Foley, 40, returned to her hometown of Killorglin where she now works as...

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A 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...

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On Seefin Enjoy 10 Stunning Views of Glenbeigh that Inspired Irish Mythology

Celebrate Bealtaine with a hike up Seefin in Glenbeigh. From...

Read MoreMay 1, 2022

Beach Nature Walk: Jasmine McCarthy Explores the Fascinating Plant Life of Rossbeigh Strand

Jasmine McCarthy, a scientist living in the Caragh Lake area...

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On Drung, you can enjoy 10 awe-inspiring views and some history as well

Are you looking for a hike near Glenbeigh in Kerry?...

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Big Five Challenge – Lockdown Edition

Win a post-lockdown trip for two to take on the...

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Things to do in Cromane

Looking for things to do in Cromane? Here’s our selection...

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Things to do in Inch

Looking for things to do in Inch? Here’s our selection...

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Things to do in Glenbeigh

Looking for things to see and do in Glenbeigh? Here’s...

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Things to do in Milltown and Listry

Looking for things to see and do in Milltown and...

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Things to do in Castlemaine, Boolteens & Keel

Looking for things to do in Castlemaine, Boolteens and Keel?...

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Christmas in the Reeks District

Christmas in the Reeks District is a special affair, from...

Read MoreNovember 29, 2019

Top five things to do in Killorglin

Shauna O’Connor is co-owner of Peter’s Family Restaurant & Apache...

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From Cluj to Irish culture

Ciprian Birsan, 50, left his home in Cluj, Romania, almost...

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5 tips for the ideal family gathering

If you’re looking to bring the family together for a...

Read MoreOctober 21, 2019

A wanderer returns

After a long stint abroad, Fiola Foley, 40, returned to...

Read MoreOctober 17, 2019

The big move south-west

Civil servant Michael Moore, 49, and his wife Gerri decided...

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Discovering a new passion

Shalini Mahajan, 28, left India to study in Dublin before...

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A home away from home

Kelvin Carvalho, 46, relocated to the Reeks District in 2017...

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Creating cake sensations

Gabi Jakelyte, owner of Gabi Bakes Cakes, has come a...

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Five great things to do in Beaufort

Jennifer Long of  Inveraray Farm, a family-run B&B located just...

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Five things to do in autumn in the Reeks

The leaves may be turning from green to gold as...

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Why it’s so good to get out

For us, the Reeks District initiative is about more than...

Read MoreApril 27, 2019

Foodie Q&A with Chef Jonathan from Jack’s

We love getting to know the people of the Reeks...

Read MoreMarch 13, 2019

Feel good vibes at the Windy Gap

Feel you’ve been stuck inside all winter? Want to re-connect...

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Five fine dining restaurants with spectacular views

If you’re looking for fine-dining in Kerry or anywhere along...

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Six great ways to explore Caragh Lake

Whether you’re staying on the lake or elsewhere in Reeks...

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Five reasons we love winter

Winter is a wonderful season to really slow down and...

Read MoreNovember 30, 2018