Category: Ireland
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Lugnaquilla – Four Hiking Routes To The Top
Still south I went and west and south again, Through Wicklow from the morning till the night, And far from cities, and the sights of men, Lived with the sunshine, and the moon’s delight. John Millington Synge The summit of Lugnaquilla (Log na Coille, ‘hollow of the wood’), or Lug as it is…
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The Best Walks in the Mourne Mountains
But for all that I found there I might as well be Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. -William Percy French The Mourne mountains, the jewels of County Down that ‘sweep down to the sea’ hugs the Irish coastline in a compact region designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural…
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Slieve Donard: Four of the Best Hiking Trails
The highest mountain in the Mournes, and indeed all of Northern Ireland, is Slieve Donard (850m/2,789 feet). In ancient times, the mountain was known as Sliabh Slainge, named after Slanga, a Partholan prince of Grecian roots who came to these shores after the battle of Troy. Its summit cairn came to be known as ‘Slainges…
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The HiiKER Podcast – Season 3 Episode 10 – Derek Cullen
Derek Cullen is an Irish adventurer, hiker and storyteller. In this interview, Eoin chats to him about how he found the outdoors as a way to work through some of the harder times in his life and how it still helps him to this day. Trails discussed in this episode
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The E8 Trail Days Nine and Ten: Rest Day and Clonmel to Clogheen
View trail on HiiKER Day Nine was my preplanned and eagerly anticipated rest day in Clonmel. My other half (more about her later) and two more friends came to join me for my day of rest and recuperation. Here’s my advice for rest days, treat them like Christmas. Eat a bit too much, drink a…
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The E8 Trail Day Eight: Carrick on Suir to Clonmel
View trail on HiiKER One of my favourite days on trail coming up here. Carrick on Suir was very, very kind to me with a night of rest, good food and drinks, friends, a comfy bed and a warm bath. It’s impoirtant to plan ahead with these things, I’m quite the planner as anyone close…
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The E8 Trail Day Seven: Mullinavat to Carrick on Suir
View the trail on HiiKER A week! A week of walking. After a lovely stay in Reades, where I was fed very well by Margaret (bread and bread and bread), I set off on a sunny morning. Back onto road but well rested and with some dry(ish) boots on my feet. One of the more…
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The E8 Trail Day Six: Graiguenamanagh to Mullinavat
View the E8 on HiiKER There are certain days on trail that tend to become a big mess of the same old, same old country road and forestry track just repeating themselves over and over again until eventually you get to where you need to be. A metaphor for life or what, dear reader? Day…
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The Kerry Way
In Brief Itinerary Overview As my wife and I sat overlooking Kenmare Bay, the Beara peninsula in the distance, I wondered to myself about what made the Kerry Way so enjoyable. My answer can be summed up in one word. Variation For us, the variety of this trail is what makes it so impressive; throughout…
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Ireland’s Ancient East – 10 day-hikes to explore in the region
The East Coast of Ireland is home to amazing beaches, mountains & cities attracting visitors from across the globe. Whether you’re a visitor or resident to the region, it’s so nice to get out & explore when you have a little free time, without having to venture too far! I’ve put together a list of…
