Festivals

Ger McEnery mountains

Mountain 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 of the objectives contained in the MacGillycuddy Reeks Strategic Plan 2019-2023 including building awareness of the integral value of the Reeks … Read More

Curra walking trail

The 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 plan all of these outdoor activities, what’s the best way to find your way around? We have you covered with a … Read More

Meet 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. Every year on the 10th, 11th and 12th of August, people from the Reeks District and beyond gather in Killorglin to … Read More

Irish mountains

Hike 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 up Everest. It’s about hiking in a way that protects our natural heritage for future generations.  In the Reeks District, you … Read More

Mieke 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 Cattle Society President from 2020 – 2021. To help kick off the Glencar Cattle Show, an event that showcases the Kerry … Read More

KFest street art

The 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 about while you enjoy art by attending an arts festival, viewing an exhibition, going on a street art stroll, taking on … Read More

KFest artwork

The 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