It has been a while since we featured a photo in our 'Story Behind The Photo' series of articles but we think you will agree that the wait has been worthwhile when you see the latest shot in the series.We have a very special shot for you courtesy of Derek Smyth. This stunning shot features the iconic Errigal Mountain sitting majestically over Dunlewy Lough in County Donegal. You can see more of Derek's stunning photography at http://www.dereksmythphotography.com/.
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The Story Behind The Photo: Errigal Refl...
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Inishbofin Walking Festival 2013
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The Story Behind The Photo: Errigal...
It has been a while since we featured a photo in our 'Story Behind The Photo' series of articles but we think you will agree that the wait has been wo...
The Magnificent Maumturks
Thanks to Paul Dunne of Irish Dew Photography who sent in a couple of Magnificent photos from a hike in the Maumturks. Paul was hiking with the Maumtu...
Western Walks: The Western Way Spur...
In the first of what we hope will be a regular series, Cathleen Fergus of South West Mayo Development Company outlines a walk in arguably one of t...
Inishbofin Walking Festival 2013
The Inishbofin Walking Festival will offer a weekend of walking amid stunning Atlantic coastal scenery, crystal clear waters and award winning beaches...
Walks & Routes
Western Walks: The Western Way Spur – Newport, Co. Mayo
In the first of what we hope will be a regular series, Cathleen Fergus of South West Mayo Development Company outlines a walk in arguabl...
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Winter on Muckish Mountain
Iain Miller of Unique Ascent made the best of the recent col...
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The County Tops: Number 7: Slieve Donard, Mourne M...
In the latest article from the County Top Series, Paul O’ Co...
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Walking Ireland’s Iconic Mountains – Number 4: Sli...
Perched on the West Coast of Ireland at the edge of Europe, ...
Events
Inishbofin Walking Festival 2013
The Inishbofin Walking Festival will offer a weekend of walking amid stunning Atlantic coastal scene...
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Climb Slieve Donard or Carrauntoohil with Climb 4 ...
Concern Worldwide runs a series of fundraising events every ...
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Take a Walk in West Cork at the Bantry Walking Fe...
West Cork has long been a destination for Ireland’s walker...
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Walk St. Declan’s Way as part of The Gathering Ire...
The first organised full-length walk of St. Declan’s Way, al...
The Active Life
Truly Amazing Errigal Mountain
[caption id="attachment_2063" align="alignleft" width="300"] Iconic Errigal[/caption]It was about half a day into our first trip to Ireland,...
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Hill & Dale, Oz and the Mourne Mountain Marat...
Sky Sports Broadcaster Mark Robson has kindly provided us wi...
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Intrepid pair complete 6 County Challenge
On the 23rd June 2012 Emma McCann and Pauline McGurk took on...
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The 50km Trailtrekker – A Brilliant Day of Walking...
With the 2012 Trailtrekker event coming up, Michael Kinahan ...
Gear and Reviews
Stocking Fillers: Our Recommended Outdoor Books
It's that time of year again! If you are looking for some stocking fillers, here are some Outdoor Books that we've read and enjoyed in 2012....
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Book Review: ‘Ireland’s County High Points –...
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ViewRanger launches Automated Route Planning for O...
ViewRanger, the gps app and website that lets outdoor enthus...
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Book Review: Mud, Sweat and Tears – an Irish...
Every once in a while, you pick up a book that you just can'...
News
The Wicklow Way In Video
The Wicklow Way is a long distance trail of around 129 kilometres and is one of the most popular waymarked trails in Ireland. The trail runs...
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Irelander Event First Successful “Pro/AmR...
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Discover Ireland’s Peaks with Land Rover and the I...
Land Rover has joined forces with the Irish Red Cross for Ir...
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Advisory from Mountain Rescue: Avoid Sally Gap
The Glen of Imaal Red Cross Mountain Rescue Team have asked ...
The Story Behind The Photo: Errigal Reflection
It has been a while since we featured a photo in our 'Story Behind The Photo' series of articles but we think you will agree that the wait has been worthwhile when you see the latest shot in the series.We have a very special shot for you courtesy of Derek Smyth. This stunning shot features the iconic Errigal Mountain sitting majestically over Dunlewy Lough in County Donegal. You can see more of Derek's stunning photography at http://www.dereksmythphotography.com/.
Derek provides some background Read more [...]
The Magnificent Maumturks
Thanks to Paul Dunne of Irish Dew Photography who sent in a couple of Magnificent photos from a hike in the Maumturks. Paul was hiking with the Maumturks Walking Club.
The club were on a walk up Letterbreckaun (667metres) and were treated to fantastic views over Inagh Valley when the clouds cleared. The first photo features Michael Laffey contemplating the route ahead whilst the second shows members on the descent back to the Inagh Valley.
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Western Walks: The Western Way Spur – Newport, Co. Mayo
In the first of what we hope will be a regular series, Cathleen Fergus of South West Mayo Development Company outlines a walk in arguably one of the most scenic locations in Ireland
Let me start by saying this is not a climb and perhaps for the more adventure hillwalkers among you it might not offer that much of a challenge, but anything it lacks in height, the Western Way Spur more than makes up for in views.
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Inishbofin Walking Festival 2013
The Inishbofin Walking Festival will offer a weekend of walking amid stunning Atlantic coastal scenery, crystal clear waters and award winning beaches. The festival takes place from 24th to 26th May.
The posters below have all the information and you can visit www.inishbofin.com for accommodation and travel details.
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Video: Muckish Moutain (Miners Track)
We came across this stunning video by Gerry McVeigh of his walk up Muckish mountain in Donegal via the Miners Track.
Muckish is a mountain we covered in our 'Iconic Mountains Series'. In the piece, we took the more straightforward route from Muckish Gap but having seen this video, we'll be making another trip to Donegal to follow the route featured in it. With his skill for capturing the beauty of Ireland's high places, we suggest Gerry should be in line for a job with Bord Failte!
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