Millions of TV viewers in the US last night watched the latest episode of a hit romantic reality series filmed against a background of spectacular Irish scenery.

Noelle McCarthy enjoys some of the creature comforts now on offer under canvas.

HOTEL expansion is continuing in Killarney, which now has over 40 hotels. The Quality Resort hotel and holiday complex, on the Cork side of the town, has reopened this weekend, following a €45m redevelopment programme.