11 12, 2022

River Suir – a blueway bliss

By |2022-12-11T15:25:57+00:00December 11th, 2022|Tipperary, Ireland|Comments Off on River Suir – a blueway bliss

The Suir Blueway in Tipperary is home to 53km of stunning scenery and hidden historical gems. You'll enjoy the 21km of walking and cycling trail from Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel. In addition, there's a further 32km of the waterway to canoe and kayak as far as Cahir. The river towpath from Carrick-on-Suir to [...]

30 03, 2022

Kilmacurragh Gardens – a heritage treasure trove in Wicklow

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

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 [...]

3 03, 2022

The Columban Way opens up in Carlow

By |2022-03-10T14:44:29+00:00March 3rd, 2022|Carlow, Ireland, News|Comments Off on 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 [...]

23 09, 2021

Birr Castle is home to walks and waterfalls

By |2021-11-24T13:43:56+00:00September 23rd, 2021|Offaly, Ireland|Comments Off on 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, [...]

13 08, 2021

St Declan’s Way is food for the soul

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

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 [...]

12 07, 2021

Slieve Blooms a natural wonder in the hidden heartlands

By |2021-07-13T10:20:18+00:00July 12th, 2021|Laois, Offaly, Ireland, Ireland's Ancient East|2 Comments

The Slieve Bloom mountains were a discovery. Linking the counties of Laois and Offaly, the Slieve Blooms are unspoilt, uncrowded, and seriously scenic! Seemingly, the Slieve Blooms – and the Massif Central in France – are the oldest mountains in Europe. According to SlieveBloom.ie, they were once the highest in Europe at [...]

25 06, 2021

Dunmore East Coastal Walk – dramatic cliffs, stunning scenery

By |2021-06-28T11:56:43+00:00June 25th, 2021|Waterford, Celtic Routes, Ireland, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Dunmore East Coastal Walk – dramatic cliffs, stunning scenery

Dunmore East Coastal Walk is a pretty special addition to Waterford’s seaside town. Now, as well as walking round this scenic little town, you get to explore the dramatic headlands as well. We visited in June when the weather was, well, misty. Outdoor dining was allowed, indoor dining was not! So, Dunmore [...]

15 06, 2021

Saltee Islands – a haven of calm and birds in Wexford

By |2021-06-28T12:00:03+00:00June 15th, 2021|Celtic Routes, Ireland, Wexford, Ireland's Ancient East|Comments Off on Saltee Islands – a haven of calm and birds in Wexford

The Saltee Islands in Co. Wexford are a haven of calm and birds, including the island's famed puffin residents! They're a treasure hiding in plain sight, just 5km off the coast of Kilmore Quay. The bird sanctuary - home to the aforementioned puffins, along with gannets and gulls - are a magnet [...]

5 03, 2021

Grounded: a way of coming home to yourself

By |2021-05-13T12:58:45+00:00March 5th, 2021|Book Reviews|2 Comments

Grounded, by Ruth Allen, is both a pleasure to read and a pleasure to hold! Published in thicker than usual paper and with absolutely stunning photographs, Grounded is a sight to behold – and enjoy.   Essentially, the book explores how connection with nature can improve our mental and physical wellbeing. [...]

15 10, 2020

What is Mindful Walking?

By |2021-05-13T12:42:21+00:00October 15th, 2020|News|Comments Off on What is Mindful Walking?

What is mindful walking? It’s not complicated at all. For me, mindful walking is about paying attention. Paying attention to my feet on the ground, to the sound of my shoes on the pathway. Listening to the wind in the trees, tuning in to birds singing, watching the waves in the sea. [...]

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