Eight Agri-Environment Officers for the Kerry/West Cork ACRES Cooperation Project The ACRES Agri-Environment Officers will support the rollout and implementation of the Cooperation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in the designated West Cork and Kerry areas. Key duties of the officers will include,...
To me, i feel like I’m living my dream. Mountains have truly become my life. My work, rest and play and boy do I feel privileged and lucky to get to spend so much time in the wild high places of Ireland and in particular its most spectacular and rugged mountains – the magnificent – Na Cruacha Dubha, more popularly known as the...
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2022. Welcome to the first newsletter from our MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project for 2022. Despite the rollercoaster that was 2021 the Project Team and participants have achieved a huge amount throughout the year. View Our Full Newsletter
Management for Farmers, Private Landowners and Gardeners The MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP Project were delighted to support our colleague Eleanor, The Kerry Biosphere Officer in the development of this new Rhododendron treatment leaflet - please feel free to download and share! Download Leaflet
The MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum supported by South Kerry Development Partnership and funded by the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014-2020 commissioned an Economic Impact Assessment report of the MacGillycuddy Reeks area. It will explore the economic value of recreational and related activities in the...
Second prize in global mountain protection competition awarded to A Locally Led Agri-Environmental Project in the MacGillycuddy Reeks in Kerry We, in The MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP project led by South Kerry Development Partnership are delighted to be named Runner-Up as part of the International 2020-2021 UIAA Mountain Protection...
Why are Dogs Banned from the Reeks? Anyone who has spent anytime walking the beautiful mountains of the MacGillycuddy Reeks has no doubt noticed the large ‘NO DOGS’ signs on the gates and fences near the various access points to the mountains. As dog ownership is on the rise in Ireland it is important to know the reason why...
South Kerry Development Partnership in conjunction with the MacGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum is delighted to announce the recruitment of Gerald McEnery as its new Development Officer. Gerald will help roll out many of the objectives contained in the MacGillycuddy Reeks Strategic Plan 2019-2023 including building...
Welcome to our summer newsletter! We welcome you to the second newsletter from our Macgillyduddy Reeks European Innovative Partnership (EIP) project. It has been a busy summer for the project with rhododendron treatment continuing, habitat training with project participants and habitat assessments being carried out, as well as...
The MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP project is currently tendering for mapping of Rhododendron ponticum in the MacGillycuddy Reeks area. Please see below links to the Request for Tender document, site codes and aerial photos. Request for Tender Document Site Codes Aerial Photos Closing date for tenders to be submitted is close of...
Since launching the EIP local led agri-environmental scheme ‘A sustainable Agricultural Plan for the Macgillycuddy Reeks utilising a Collective Farm Management approach’ huge interest has come from Farmers in the Macgillycuddy Reeks area. The closing date for Expression of Interest forms was the 2nd of November 2018. Work...
The Macgillycuddy Reeks Mountain Access Forum are delighted to announce that they have been successful in their application to the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) from the Department of Rural and Community Development.
The MacGillycuddy Reeks Forum are delighted to reveal the fantastic progress that has been made and all the hard work has been rewarded in the construction of a clear path in order to improve and protect the natural beauty of the landscape and enhance the enjoyment of all people visiting.
The MacGillycuddy Reeks Forum is delighted to announce success in their recent application for funding under the REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zone)pilot project from CEDRA (Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas)through the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government.
