For her last trail, Irish author Sinéad Moriarty swaps her hiking boots for the two wheels of an electric bike for a cycle from Ballycommon to Rahan along the Grand Canal Greenway.
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Irish author Cathy Kelly’s second walk is a 12km hike from Torc Waterfall in Killarney, Co. Kerry through Killarney National Park as far as Lord Brandon’s Cottage and back to Ross Castle by boat.
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Novelist, broadcaster and travel writer Manchán Magan explores the Royal Canal towpath west from Mullingar along the Royal Canal’s towpath and on the canal itself through Abbeyshrule and Killashee, to where the canal joins the River Shannon.. At summit level, Mullingar is the highest point of the Royal Canal – from there, 25 locks descend east to Dublin and 21 locks descend west to the Shannon. Manchán will walk and cycle to where the Royal Canal joins the River Shannon, exploring the history of the canal along the way. Each lock and harbour along his journey tells new stories as Manchán travels into County Longford through Abbeyshrule,Killashee and Clondraa. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Dublin native Annalise Murphy captured the hearts of Irish audiences during the 2016 Rio Olympics when she realised her dream in the Women’s Laser Radial sailing competition by winning a silver medal for Ireland. Annalise will be accompanied by her mother, Cathy McAleavey an Olympian who competed in the 1998 Seoul Olympics as a sailor. They will walk alongside the Royal Canal starting at Spencer Dock, exploring some of the twelve locks, by foot and navigating the last section by boat. The Royal Canal fondly known as the green and silver line, started life in the 1880’s as a major cargo and passenger corridor from Dublin to the River Shannon. With the onset of trains and roads it went into decline but since the 1990’s it was restored into an enchanting 145km inland waterway. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Novelist, broadcaster and travel writer Manchán Magan explores the Royal Canal towpath west from Mullingar along the Royal Canal’s towpath and on the canal itself through Abbeyshrule and Killashee, to where the canal joins the River Shannon.. At summit level, Mullingar is the highest point of the Royal Canal – from there, 25 locks descend east to Dublin and 21 locks descend west to the Shannon. Manchán will walk and cycle to where the Royal Canal joins the River Shannon, exploring the history of the canal along the way. The canal was once a hive of industrial activity and has since been restored so it now serves as a picturesque hub for leisure activities and tourism. Each lock and harbour along his journey tells new stories as Manchán travels into County Longford through Abbeyshrule,Killashee and Clondraa. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Walk through the Garden of Ireland with The Happy Pear twins David and Stephen Flynn and learn about many of Wicklow's natural wonders.
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TV presenter and All Ireland Champion Camogie player, Anna Geary, walks and kayaks on a 60 km route from Toome in Co. Antrim to Coleraine in Co. Derry along the Lower Bann.
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TV presenter and broadcaster Aoibhin Garrihy and her husband, explorer John Burke present this episode of Tracks and Trails in County Wicklow, featuring walks through the stunning landscape around Roundwood and Vartry Reservoir. This is the first video which starts in Ballinastoe, forest hikes and staggering views on show, Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Dublin native Annalise Murphy captured the hearts of Irish audiences during the 2016 Rio Olympics when she realised her dream in the Women’s Laser Radial sailing competition by winning a silver medal for Ireland. Annalise will be accompanied by her mother, Cathy McAleavey an Olympian who competed in the 1998 Seoul Olympics as a sailor. In this second walk along the Royal Canal they continue exploring some of the twelve locks, by foot and navigating the last section by boat. The Royal Canal fondly known as the green and silver line, started life in the 1880’s as a major cargo and passenger corridor from Dublin to the River Shannon. With the onset of trains and roads it went into decline but since the 1990’s it was restored into an enchanting 145km inland waterway. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan best known for his travels books and TV series undertakes two looped walks in County Sligo, one around Benbulben Mountain and the other on Streedagh Beach. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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TV presenter Aidan Power and Hot House Flowers musician Fiachna O' Braonain team up to tackle some cycling and waling together. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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TV presenter Aidan Power and Hot House Flowers musician Fiachna O' Braonain team up to tackle some cycling and walking together. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Gerry Murphy is a meteorologist and presents the weather forecast on television. A five and a half hour drive from Dublin and an hour and a half from Tralee, is the starting point for Gerry’s walk. Cahersiveen is a small but bustling town that sits in one of Kerry’s most scenic areas. Gerry knows this area well and lived here for six years. He is doing two walks over two days. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Gerry Murphy is a meteorologist and presents the weather forecast on television. A five and a half hour drive from Dublin and an hour and a half from Tralee, is the starting point for Gerry’s walk. Cahersiveen is a small but bustling town that sits in one of Kerry’s most scenic areas. Gerry knows this area well and lived here for six years. He is doing two walks over two days. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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David Brophy is a composer and the former Principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. His 10km Dublin based walk follows along the banks of the River Liffey. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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David Brophy is a composer and the former Principal conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. His 10km Dublin based walk follows along the banks of the River Liffey
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Rob and Amy Rankin run a travel tour business. Along with their son Finn and daughter Sana they spend a weekend exploring the Shannon Blueway starting in Drumshanbo and follow the Allen canal to Battlebridge. Over the two days the Rankin family head east towards Ballinamore on a stretch of waterway that connects the Shannon ultimately to Lough Erne. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Rob and Amy Rankin run a travel tour business. Along with their son Finn and daughter Sana they spend a weekend exploring the Shannon Blueway starting in Drumshanbo and follow the Allen canal to Battlebridge. Over the two days the Rankin family head east towards Ballinamore on a stretch of waterway that connects the Shannon ultimately to Lough Erne.
Journalist and reporter, Paschal Sheehy walks the Kerry Head, beginning and finishing his journey at Ballyheigue beach. He also strolls through the forests of Glanageenty, where he is met by John Lenihan, the man who designed the walk. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Journalist and reporter, Paschal Sheehy walks the Kerry Head, beginning and finishing his journey at Ballyheigue beach. He also strolls through the forests of Glanageenty, where he is met by John Lenihan, the man who designed the walk. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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