Crone Woods and Maulin Mountain trail is one of the finest walks in Wicklow Enroute you will take in the smashing views of Powerscourt Waterfall, Great Sugar Loaf, panoramic views…

Take in the very best Avondale has to offer: Avonmore River, a diverse and wide range of trees and fantastic views. As well as passing a variety of tree species,…

Ireland’s offshore islands are a paradise for walkers, offering a remarkable variety of trails – from short looped walks and strolls to lengthy hikes that will really blast away the…

Howth Head, a peninsula 15km northeast of Dublin City, has been immortalised in James Joyce’s Ulysses. Howth is a bustling village with plenty of attractions on offer to visitors –…

Want to climb a mountain? Torc Mountain is a straightforward one to tackle, with rewarding 360-degree views out over Killarney town and lakes, Muckross House, Killarney National Park and MacGillycuddy’s…

Undoubtedly one of the highlights of walking in Wicklow. This linear walk takes you from Bray to Greystones (or vice-versa) along a breathtaking coastal path. As well as the stunning…

The name Portumna derives from the Irish Port Omna, meaning the landing place of the oak tree. Portumna Forest Park was acquired in 1948 and covers almost 450 hectares. It…

Deservedly one of the most popular walks in Wicklow. This is a high level walk along the Spinc ridge, overlooking the spectacular Glendalough Valley, with panoramic views over Glendalough and…

Glenageenty is a hidden glen in North Kerry, tucked beneath the Stack’s Mountains just outside Tralee. It is known as the Sherwood Forest of Munster and it is easy to…

The Battle of the Somme has been described as the blackest period in the history of the British Army, and 100 years later its consequences are still in dispute.The year…

Not many capital cities offer such easy access to the countryside, but Dublin residents are often just minutes away from some incredibly beautiful hills and mountains Here are some of…

After postponing what would have been the first all-female spacewalk in March, NASA announced on Friday that it will finally make history this month by sending two women on an…

A Czech hiker who survived a month trapped in a remote snow-bound hut in New Zealand after her partner died in a fall said this morning she knew it would…

With money still relatively tight for most Irish households, the days of jetting off on a foreign holiday every summer are a thing of the past. The cost involved in…

We’re all on the lookout for ways to make ourselves happier and improve your overall life satisfaction. New research from Oregon State University indicates the answer to this conundrum could…

Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, have announced funding of up to €120m under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF), applications fr which are now open.

The Winter Initiative 2023 has been launched by Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, with the aim of getting as many people as possible exercising and…

Finding the right path toward better health can often feel like navigating a maze with no clear direction. Weight management is more than just numbers on a scale; it’s about…

The government launched its ‘Be Summer Ready’ 2023 campaign with the message: “Think Water Safety – Plan and Prepare.” This year’s public safety information campaign provides advice across a wide range of…

President Joe Biden is spending most of his trip to Ireland this week exploring his family’s roots, from the shoemaker who sailed from Newry in 1849 in search of a better life…

February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions…

Image: Unsplash Short drives from any major Irish city will bring you to charming towns rich in historical beauty and fascinating culture. With a vast array of castles, gardens and…

The first day back at school will be like no other. When schools start to re-open this week, almost six months after they closed so suddenly on March 12th, these…

New road safety campaign urges road users to share roads safely as traffic levels increase. Drivers reminded to slow down as there are more people walking and cycling. Drivers urged…