Offaly - The Giant's Grave Loop

Doireann Ní Ghlacáin journeys into the heart of Ireland’s midlands to visit County Offaly, where Fiona Mitchell, RTÉ News correspondent, takes her on the Giant’s Grave Loop; a path imbued with ancient lore and natural beauty.

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Amy SherwinOffaly
Kilkenny, Part i - The City to Bennetsbridge

Dr Ruth Freeman travels to County Kilkenny for a show that represents some hidden and lesser explored trails in the county.  

We start in Kilkenny City, known for its Castle and buzzing streets where the River Nore that flows through the city is also the source for a selection of walks, which take you into the countryside within minutes. 

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Amy SherwinKilkenny
Kilkenny, Part ii - From Graiguenamanagh to Woodstock Gardens

For her second walk Ruth starts out from Graiguenamanagh, the Kilkenny town which sits on the River Barrow.   

On this longer walk which takes her along quiet country roads, across hillsides and through forests before finishing at Woodstock Gardens and Arborteum, Ruth meets local people who live and work in this part of Co.Kilkenny while discovering the history,  natural history and landscapes that have shaped this beautiful county. 

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Amy SherwinKilkenny
Kerry, part i - Tralee to Fenit

Former Wexford Camogie Player, and RTE analyst Ursula Jacob  takes a break from her busy family and working life to discover two coastal trails in Co.Kerry. 

Starting in Tralee with a bird's eye view of the trail ahead, Ursula sets off along the old ship's canal on a trail that is long but easy under foot and takes her along the coastline and greenway all the way to Fenit. 

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