Former RTE newsreader Aonghus Mac Grianna explores the wild and under explored Connemara Coastline from Carraroe.
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Former RTE newsreader Aonghus Mac Grianna explores the wild and under explored Connemara Coastline from Carraroe. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Architect and popular television personality, Dermot Bannon, explores the island of Inishturk, nine miles off the coast of County Mayo. Mayo is the heartbeat of The Wild Atlantic Way with the longest coastline, the largest island and the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. It also boasts a rich tapestry of landscape, from lonely islands to magnificent mountain valleys. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Singer and songwriter Eleanor McEvoy is undertaking two walks in North County Cork. Her first walk sees her tackle a 15 km stretch of the Avondhu-Blackwater Way, from Ballyhooly to the town of Fermoy which is a mix of open road and woodland walks. Before Eleanor embarks on her walk she meets her guide, local mountain leader, Maureen O’Brien who tells her about the history and buildings of the village of Ballyhooly. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Singer and songwriter Eleanor McEvoy is undertaking two walks in North County Cork. Her first walk sees her tackle a 15 km stretch of the Avondhu-Blackwater Way, from Ballyhooly to the town of Fermoy which is a mix of open road and woodland walks. Before Eleanor embarks on her walk she meets her guide, local mountain leader, Maureen O’Brien who tells her about the history and buildings of the village of Ballyhooly. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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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.
Pól O Conghaile, travel journalist and broadcaster, is in West Waterford to walk two routes in the Comeragh Mountains. His first walk takes him through the Mahon Valley to a well-known landmark in the area, the Mahon Falls. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Author and Fomer politican and Liz McManus explores Lough Boora, County Offaly and Durrow Castle, County Laois. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Author and Fomer politican and Liz McManus explores Lough Boora, County Offaly and Durrow Castle, County Laois. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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In this programme broadcaster and walker, Jim Sherwin explores the streets of his native Dublin. The route will bring him over familiar and unfamilair ground as he traverses the north side of the city from the Bull Wall in Dollymount along the coast road to the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevein Dublin 9. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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The North Western Corner of Co.Mayo is one of Ireland's most remote areas and it is here that Kathriona Devereux explores a challenging walk with writer and walking guide Declan Cunningham. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Kathriona and Declan meet conservation ranger Irene O"Brien who spends much of her time on the Mayo coast keeping a watchful eye on the wildlife population. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Pól O Conghaile, travel journalist and broadcaster, is in West Waterford to walk two routes in the Comeragh Mountains. His first walk takes him through the Mahon Valley to a well-known landmark in the area, the Mahon Falls. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
Read MoreTelevision presenter Helen Carroll walks and cycles the Ardmore loop and along the picturesque Tramore strand, before venturing across to the dunes. Helen has chosen to walk two routes in Waterford, one in the East and one in the West of the county. 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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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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Scientist, lecturer, broadcaster and 2005 Rose Of Tralee, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, a native of Mayo, enjoys two scenic journeys at Caraheigue (Ceathruthaidhg) and Black Sod Bay. In the first of her two trails, she sets off on a bike along from Belmullet, visiting a weather station and Colaiste Uisce. This undiscovered part of North mayo is covered on bike and on foot and gives the hiker an idea of just how much there is to see and do in this beautiful part of the country. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Scientist, lecturer, broadcaster and 2005 Rose Of Tralee, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, a native of Mayo, enjoys two scenic journeys at Caraheigue (Ceathruthaidhg) and Black Sod Bay. In this second film, Aoibhinn travels to a light house and weather station to learn the history of this important building and then travels on across the landscape taking in outstanding sculptures, legends of saints and learning about the history of this spectular area from some local women. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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Scientist and journalist Mary Mulvihill has chosen to walk, cycle and canoe the River Barrow in Co.Carlow. Click on the photo to find the video, a map and all the hike information.
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