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Offaly at heart of Hidden Heartlands

Offaly is literally a hidden gem, with its wide-open spaces and stunning nature. Now part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, it is a great spot to switch gears and really relax and enjoy yourself. Lough Boora Discovery Park Lough Boora Discovery Park is ideal for families – and children love the Fairy Trail. [...]

By |2022-04-07T14:29:07+00:00April 6th, 2022|Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Offaly, Ireland|Comments Off on Offaly at heart of Hidden Heartlands

Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

Kilmacurragh Gardens in Co Wicklow are a treat to walk around. If you can, April is a great time to visit, with Rhododendron Week usually the first week of the month. This year, 2022, Rhododendron Week at Kilmacurragh Gardens is from April 2-10. Did you know that Kilmacurragh Gardens is part of [...]

By |2022-03-30T15:49:53+00:00March 30th, 2022|Ireland, Wicklow, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

Mullaghmeen Forest a Westmeath wonder

Mullaghmeen Forest is worth a visit – well worth a detour off the Dublin-Sligo road into Co. Westmeath. This is one hidden gem you must add to your bucket list! Mullaghmeen Forest is located between Castlepollard and Oldcastle and is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. Best of all, this is [...]

By |2022-04-06T14:25:48+00:00March 21st, 2022|Westmeath, Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland|Comments Off on Mullaghmeen Forest a Westmeath wonder

The Columban Way opens up in Carlow

The Columban Way is a new trail, starting in Mount Leinster, Co Carlow, and snaking through Ireland to Bangor in Northern Ireland. We attended the recent launch of the Carlow leg of The Columban Way, in the company of soccer legend Paul McGrath. Also present were representatives of Carlow and Wexford County [...]

By |2022-03-10T14:44:29+00:00March 3rd, 2022|Carlow, Ireland, News|Comments Off on The Columban Way opens up in Carlow

Three Rocks Trail is a Wexford wonder

Three Rocks Trail and Carrigfoyle Lake just outside Wexford are a treat! The trail starts at Ferrycarrig, goes through Barntown, and then over the Forth Mountain. We joined it at the 1798 Memorial just outside Barntown, took in Carrigfoyle Lake, and set off to see the three rocks! As with all Wexford [...]

By |2022-02-07T09:56:41+00:00February 4th, 2022|Ireland, Wexford|Comments Off on Three Rocks Trail is a Wexford wonder

Birr Castle is home to walks and waterfalls

Birr Castle Demesne is a walker’s paradise. There’s 120 acres of parklands, 10km of scenic walks, rivers, a waterfall, and a lake. It is also home to one of Europe’s finest plant collections, the world’s tallest box hedge, the Great Telescope, and Ireland’s tallest treehouse! If you have any interest in photography, [...]

By |2021-11-24T13:43:56+00:00September 23rd, 2021|Offaly, Ireland|Comments Off on Birr Castle is home to walks and waterfalls

Lismore – walk in the footsteps of pilgrims and paupers

Lismore in Co Waterford is a wonderful step back in time. A heritage town, you’ll find many of the shop fronts just as they were for decades. Overlooking the River Blackwater and backgrounded by the Knockmealdown Mountains, it’s a delight to wander around. It's also home to Lismore Castle ... There has [...]

By |2021-08-25T14:40:07+00:00August 25th, 2021|Waterford, Ireland, Celtic Routes, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Lismore – walk in the footsteps of pilgrims and paupers

St Declan’s Way is food for the soul

Saint Declan’s Way is a pilgrim walking route in Ireland. It links Cashel in Co. Tipperary and Ardmore in Co. Waterford. Guest blogger Margaret O'Flynn recounts her steps following the pilgrim route ...  St Declan is reputed to have walked from Ardmore to Cashel to meet with St Patrick in the Fifth [...]

By |2021-08-13T17:13:46+00:00August 13th, 2021|Tipperary, Waterford, Ireland, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on St Declan’s Way is food for the soul

Discover Sligo and walk in Yeats’ footsteps

Sligo enjoys stunning landscape – and an unbeatable link with the enduring poetry of William Butler Yeats. Now, you can walk, drive or cycle around the inspirational landscapes that influences Yeats’ work. That’s all thanks to a new app – Yeats Unwrapped - launched by Yeats Society Sligo. Lake Isle of Innisfree [...]

By |2021-09-01T15:37:09+00:00August 9th, 2021|Sligo, News|Comments Off on Discover Sligo and walk in Yeats’ footsteps

Carlow Garden Festival – a walker’s paradise

Carlow Garden Festival - from July 24 to August 1 - is a great opportunity to walk through beauty! You could meet any one of 15 gardening gurus from across Ireland who headline this year's programme. The festival features an appealing mix of workshops, garden tours, specialist talks and Q&A sessions located [...]

By |2021-07-26T13:08:06+00:00July 26th, 2021|Carlow, Ireland, News|Comments Off on Carlow Garden Festival – a walker’s paradise
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