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
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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
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
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