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Irish Outdoors

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  • Glenveagh National Park - Landscape showing lake and blue sky
    Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks
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    Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks

Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks

Explore and Discover 3 of our much-loved National Parks Why not get out in the open spaces of our national parks, breathe the pure air and enjoy a great [...]

Eamonn Rohan2022-03-03T12:48:41+00:00March 3rd, 2022|Categories: Biking, Fitness, Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors, Irish road trips, Walk|
  • 9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year?
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    9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year?

9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year?

9 Long Country Walks: Which of these will you do this year? Remember that great healthy feeling of being fully alive after exercise. Take your pick of these one-day [...]

Eamonn Rohan2022-01-26T09:17:17+00:00January 26th, 2022|Categories: Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors, Walk, Winter Walks|
  • Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations
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    Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations

Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations

Ireland is home to a truly staggering number of incredible natural rock formations and geological tourist attractions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of being stunned by the truly [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-09-27T15:35:13+00:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: Beaches, Educational, History, Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: caves, cliffs, geology|
  • Physical and Mental Benefits of the Outdoors
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    Physical and Mental Benefits of the Outdoors

Physical and Mental Benefits of the Outdoors

More and More of our Days are Spent in our Homes Time spent outdoors can be increased by simply incorporating some outdoor activity in place of time spent in [...]

Pat Kenny2023-04-25T14:52:10+00:00August 5th, 2020|Categories: Educational, Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: Health, Walking|
  • Ireland’s Must-Ride Cycle Routes
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    Ireland’s Must-Ride Cycle Routes

Ireland’s Must-Ride Cycle Routes

Great Irish Cycling Routes to Inspire Your Irish Staycation Cycling as a hobby has exploded in Ireland over the last decade. And state bodies have responded, funding the revival [...]

Pat Kenny2020-08-05T08:42:45+00:00July 30th, 2020|Categories: Biking, Camping, Irish Outdoors|Tags: Biking, cycling, outdoors|
  • A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI
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    A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI

A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI

Monopoly is one of the biggest selling board games of all time, behind only Chess, Checkers and Backgammon. The game focuses on buying and trading properties, developing them with [...]

Audrey Larkin2020-07-28T13:44:48+00:00July 28th, 2020|Categories: History, Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: history|
  • 10 Tips for a Successful Camping Holiday in Ireland | OSI
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    10 Tips for a Successful Camping Holiday in Ireland | OSI

10 Tips for a Successful Camping Holiday in Ireland | OSI

How To Plan Your Irish Camping Trip 2020 looks like being the year of the staycation. And with the sheer natural beauty of Ireland all around us, you’d be [...]

Pat Kenny2020-07-29T08:49:25+00:00July 28th, 2020|Categories: Irish Outdoors, Uncategorized|Tags: camping, hiking|
  • Hiking for Beginners
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    Hiking for Beginners

Hiking for Beginners

Ireland is a terrific place for hiking, with no shortage of places to explore and sights to behold. Here’s a beginner’s guide to hiking in Ireland. How to Get [...]

Audrey Larkin2020-05-21T10:23:04+00:00May 21st, 2020|Categories: Hill Walking, Irish Outdoors|Tags: Hill Walking, outdoors|
  • Walking in Ireland’s Midlands
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    Walking in Ireland’s Midlands

Walking in Ireland’s Midlands

Ireland’s midlands and hidden heartlands offer a range of walks for every taste, fitness level and age. Here, we’ve compiled some of our favourites, from the Derrycassin Woods of [...]

Audrey Larkin2020-07-29T14:15:30+00:00May 19th, 2020|Categories: Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: Hill Walking, outdoors|
  • Phoenix Park History and Trivia
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    Phoenix Park History and Trivia

Phoenix Park History and Trivia

As part of our Irish Icons series, we’re taking a look at Phoenix Park, an oasis of calm and nature in Dublin and one of the biggest city parks [...]