Jacks’ Annual Summer Ball
What an amazing night! Our Jacks' Annual Summer Ball themed A Night at the Opera featured our own John P [...]
Jacks’ Designer Showcase 2015
Another sell out Goddess Inspired 2015 Designer Showcase in association with RSVP Magazine and best dressed prize sponsored by Keanes [...]
Summer Ball – Fire & Ice Masquerade Ball
Our inaugural Fire & Ice Masquerade Ball was a fantastic flamboyant extravaganza with guests enjoying a 4 Course Gala [...]
Jacks’ Designer Showcase 2014
Another fantastic selection of boutiques & designers spoilt us again for our annual Designer Showcase. Another sell out event [...]
Neven Maguire Visits Cromane – Greenway Food Trails
In this weeks’ episode of Neven’s Greenway Food Trails, the new South Kerry Greenway took center stage as [...]
Jacks at Home – Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Create at home our every popular and classic French dessert - Crème Brûlée. The perfect [...]
Jacks at Home – Crabmeat Risotto
You asked for more recipes and we said 'Yes' - so here’s our recipe for our Crabmeat [...]
Our Favourite Golf Courses – Kerry
Our Head Chef Jonathan, has taken up golfing on some of the best golf courses we have in Kerry when he gets a very [...]
Jacks at Home – Grilled Black Sole on The Bone
Our Grilled Black Sole on the Bone is a favourite of our customers here at Jacks in Cromane, so we thought we’d share the [...]
Walking in Kerry – Under 2hrs
Whether you’re looking for a short walk along a beach, a relaxed ramble through the valleys or a chilled out coastal walk - your [...]
Jacks at Home – Tempura Tiger Prawns
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to see us in Jacks, and you are craving one of our most popular dishes, then [...]
Our Favourite Mobile Coffee Stops
Ahead of your stay at our self catering Coastguard Cottages in Cromane this year, we're sure you're already making a 'see and do list' [...]
Top Kerry Drives
For those of you that prefer to pack up the car and discover Kerry on the road, we've put together a list of our [...]
Bride of Munster Best Restaurant Venue
The Brides of Munster Magazine Wedding Industry Awards took place at the Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel in Limerick on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Over [...]
Best Waterside Wedding Venue
Celebrating the best of the Irish wedding industry, popular wedding venue platform SaveMyDay.ie crowned Kerry’s own Jacks Coastguard Restaurant, Cromane winner of the [...]
Neven Maguire Visits Cromane – Greenway Food Trails
In this weeks’ episode of Neven’s Greenway Food Trails, the new South Kerry Greenway took center stage as Neven toured the route from Cahersiveen along [...]
Kid Friendly Activities in Kerry
Having a well-deserved family holiday in Kerry is just what you need, providing some much-needed relaxation and family time. So with this in mind [...]
Jacks at Home – Crabmeat Risotto
You asked for more recipes and we said 'Yes' - so here’s our recipe for our Crabmeat Risotto that you can whip up anytime [...]
Cromanes’ Best Walks
CROMANE PENNINSULA WALK First, you can park at Cromane Beach Carpark and take a stroll along Cromane Peninsula - either on the roadway or [...]
Sunny Days – Top Things to do in Kerry!
As much as we love to be beside the seaside on a sunny day in Kerry, sometimes you should try to tear yourself away [...]
Rainy Day Activities in Kerry
When the sun shines in Kerry, there’s no better place to be but since our Irish climate isn’t as predictable as we [...]
Wedding – Toni & Fionan
Today we had the please of having local couple Toni & Fionan celebrate their marriage with us. Their guests came from every corner of [...]
Wedding – Tara & Jason
Friday, we had the pleasure of having Tara & Jason celebrate their wedding with us..their guests from Kerry, Kilkenny and as far away as [...]
Wedding – Joanne & John
Today we had the pleasure of having Joanne & John celebrate their marriage with us. Their guests were treated to glorious sunshine and music [...]
Jacks at Home – Twice Baked Gruyere & Goats Cheese Souffle
Twice Baked Gruyere & Goats Cheese Souffle So excited to share one of our Head Chef Jonathan Keary's stunning recipe's! Ummmm delicious! Ingredients 110g [...]
Jacks Coastguard Restaurant wins Best Alternative Wedding Venue 2019
Brides of Kerry Wedding Industry Awards 2019 was announced today. The team at Jacks Coastguard Restaurant, Cromane has scooped one of the coveted awards [...]
Wedding – Jennifer & John
Storm Hannah certainly didn't dampen Jennifer & John's Wedding here yesterday!! They are an amazing couple and so lucky to have found each other [...]
Wedding – Cora & Peter
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of having Cora & Peter celebrate their wedding with us. They both are such an amazing couple and beyond [...]
Cromane Mussels & Bog Roads Cycle Route
Check out this fabulous cycle route to Cromane from the Reeks District! Leave the Lycra at home and enjoy this quiet area of the [...]
Jacks wins Best Seafood Restaurant
At the National Hospitality Awards 2018, the industry awards for the Irish hospitality sector, held on Monday October 15, some of the finest hospitality [...]
Wedding – Aine & Keith
Friday we had the pleasure of having Aine & Keith celebrate their wedding with us..the sun split the stones for the day, you'd be [...]
Wedding – Norma & Brendan
Friday, we had the pleasure of having Norma & Brendan celebrate their wedding with us...honestly these two lovebirds are as cool, calm and chilled [...]
Hall of Fame 5 Year Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
Delighted to get our Hall of Fame 5 Year Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor! If you have enjoyed your experience at Jacks' & would [...]
Wedding – Amy & Darren
Today we had the pleasure of having Amy & Darren celebrate their wedding with us. We are so lucky to have the most wonderful [...]
Winner of Brides of Kerry’s Alternative Wedding Venue 2018
The inaugural Brides of Kerry Wedding Magazine Awards took place on Sunday, February 25 at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. Publisher April Drew and [...]
Wedding – Ann Marie & Francis
On Saturday, we had the absolute pleasure of having one of our own Cromane locals Francis marry the stunning Ann Marie. There's not much [...]
Wedding – Helen & Conor
Saturday we had the pleasure of having Helen and Conor celebrate their wedding here. We loved every minute of planning their day with the [...]
Jacks Designer Showcase 2017
We had such an amazing night at the 2017 Designer Showcase and we hope you all enjoyed yourselves too. Thank you so much for [...]
Jacks at Home – Red Velvet Christmas Truffles
Delicious simple treats perfect for after dinner or over a cuppa during the festive season! For those of you who like to make everything [...]
Jacks wins Georgina Campbell Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2017
The Georgina Campbell Awards: Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2017 Award goes to Jacks’ Coastguard Restaurant, Cromane, Co.Kerry. Wednesday 21st of September at Bord [...]
Jacks Wedding Featured in West Coast Weddings
Jacks is delighted to join West Coast Weddings as an elite partner and to be mentioned in this fantastic article on one of our favourite [...]
Winners of The Culture Trip’s County Kerry’s Local Favorite 2015 Award
Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant has been chosen one of the Winners of The Culture Trip's County Kerry's Local Favorite 2015 Award!
Irish Times Article – Family Fortunes
"Each morning just after sunrise, we would run barefoot from our cottage into the expansive Atlantic Ocean without a care in the world and enjoy [...]
The Wedding Planner – Brides of Kerry Wedding Magazine
So delighted with our coverage in Brides of Kerry Wedding Magazine this month with a fantastic interview with our own wedding coordinator Pauline Moroney [...]
TOP 20 Best Restaurant Wedding Venues in Ireland
So delighted for Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant to be announced as One Fab Day's TOP 20 Best Restaurant Wedding Venues in Ireland! @OneFabDay #weddings#jacks#delighted Copyright Woodard Photography CLICK HERE [...]
Jacks’ Annual Summer Ball
What an amazing night! Our Jacks' Annual Summer Ball themed A Night at the Opera featured our own John P Murphy on Piano accompanied by [...]
National Geographic’s Beyond the Guidebook
This year just keeps getting better. To get a mention in the National Geographic Traveller Magazine in Insider's Guide to Country Kerry - Beyond the [...]
Showcasing Ireland’s Hidden Gems
A lovely article about our hidden gem Cromane in Her.ie. We are happy to share our beautiful part of the world with everyone! CLICK [...]
One Fab Day Top 100 Weddings Venues in Ireland
For the third year running we have been selected as one of the Top 100 Weddings Venues in Ireland by One Fab Day. We [...]
Top 10 Cultural Restaurants in Kerry
Honoured that the prestigious The Culture Trip have listed us in the Top 10 Cultural Restaurants in Kerry. We are in some fantastic foodie [...]
Best Restaurant Wedding Venue in Ireland
Jacks Coastguard Restaurant has won Best Restaurant Venue in Ireland at the Mrs2be.ie Brides Choice Awards. This award is based on Bride & Groom [...]
Summer Ball – Fire & Ice Masquerade Ball
Our inaugural Fire & Ice Masquerade Ball was a fantastic flamboyant extravaganza with guests enjoying a 4 Course Gala Dinner with lots of fun [...]
Cromane & Jacks Go Global – Lonely Planet
Delighted to make the Lonely Planets - ‘Secret Europe, 50 truly unforgettable experiences to inspire your next trip’. Our little village of Cromane is making headlines [...]
Top Things To Do In Kerry – Lonely Planet
Jacks Coastguard Restaurant makes it into Lonely Planet's list of Top Things To Do while in Kerry - CLICK HERE for Full List [...]
Weddingsonline.ie 8 Magnificent Marquee Wedding Venues in Ireland
Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant features as one of the 8 Magnificent Marquee Wedding Venues in Ireland 8 Magnificent Marquee Wedding Venues in Ireland - CLICK [...]
Jacks’ Designer Showcase 2014
Another fantastic selection of boutiques & designers spoilt us again for our annual Designer Showcase. Another sell out event where our guests enjoyed a [...]
Jacks’ Top Wedding Venue in Kerry
Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant features on weddingsonline.ie on the list of Top Wedding Venues in Kerry, Ireland - Country Manors, Luxurious Hotels and Idyllic Restaurants. We [...]
Cromane GAA Social – 30 Years Celebration
A fantastic night for Cromane GAA's Annual Social - this year celebrating 30 years in action. Photography by Dave's Photos [...]
Jacks’ Designer Showcase 2013
A Gatsby inspired evening with a host of devine designs on show from a host of well known designers. Guests were treating to a [...]
WeddingDates.ie Features Wedding @Jacks
Fabulous piece on one of our Weddings - Melanie & Ross. "What could you have not done without on your wedding day? Brian (manager), and [...]
Fantastic Bridgestone Guide Review
"The restaurant gleams, the silver shines, the views bedazzle, the light bounces off the ocean (okay, it’s a fine day), the staff are charming [...]
Jacks’ 50th Birthday
A host of celebrations are planned this coming weekend to celebrate Jacks’ in Cromane 50th year in business. Originally owned by the late Jack [...]
Best Customer Service Award 2012
Our Head Chef Jonathan & our Bar Manager Aoife accepting the Best Customer Service Award for County Kerry at the Irish Restaurant Awards! [...]
Bridgestone Guide – Top 100 Restaurants 2012
EXCLUSIVE NEWS - We have been named as one of the TOP 100 RESTAURANTS IN IRELAND 2012 with Bridgestone Guide - super SUPER excited!!!!!! [...]
50 Years in Business Today!
Happy Birthday to US.....Jacks' is 50 YEARS in business today!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who have kept the doors of Jacks' open over the [...]