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National Famine Way stretches from Roscommon to Dublin
A new National Famine Way – through Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Meath, Kildare, Fingal and Dublin – has been launched. The 165km National Famine Way follows in the footsteps of 1,... Read More
Step it out on National Walking Day, September 27
Get Ireland Walking is calling on people across the country to join its National Walking Day 2020 on 27 September. This is your chance to celebrate walking as part of European Week of Sport. Sport I... Read More
Greenways – discover these walking gems
Ireland’s greenways were a haven of sanity for many in the past year. The Covid-19 lockdown had many people discovering hiking and walking trails in their locality. Of course, we’re not the on... Read More
Johnstown Castle – walk in the footsteps of history
Johnstown Castle Estate Gardens were a recent re-discovery – and they didn’t disappoint. It’s been a few years since we visited the Castle just outside Wexford town and its Irish Agricultural Mu... Read More
Kilmore Quay and Ballyhealy Beach – wow!
Kilmore Quay and its iconic thatched cottages in south Wexford was the venue for a recent overnight staycation. A view of the sea, a walk on the beach and I’m a happy woman. And Kilmore Quay, nearby... Read More
Raven Nature Reserve – trees, trails, and time by the sea
Raven Nature Reserve at Curracloe in Co Wexford combines my twin loves in a walk – woodland and sea views! Essentially, the Nature Reserve at Raven Wood has the magnificent Curracloe Beach to the ea... Read More
Coolmelagh waiting to be discovered
You’ll find the Coolmelagh looped walks between Bunclody in north Wexford and Carnew in south Wicklow. You’ll also find stunning views of the Wicklow hills, which makes these Coillte and Wexford W... Read More
Woodland wonder at Ballyfad Wood
If you love woodland walks, Ballyfad Wood in north Wexford is definitely one to check out. Ireland being Ireland, we need options on rainy days, and Ballyfad Wood, with its sheltered walks, ticks that... Read More