“The best kept secret in Irish trail running” – Bluestack Way Ultra
Tackle the Bluestack Ultra, a tough 50km+ trail race through Donegal’s rugged mountains. Wild terrain, steep climbs, and epic views await.
By Matthew McConnell
Join Patagonia’s Family-Friendly Hike and Film Screening in Dublin
Join Patagonia Dublin on May 24 for a family-friendly hike in Glendalough and a screening of Disaster Style, a new film series from Patagonia
By Matthew McConnell
Outsider Podcast Episode 4: Beyond The Trail with Ellie Berry
Ellie Berry joins the Outsider Podcast to share insights from walking 4000km around Ireland, trail development & climbing 275 mountains
By Matthew McConnell
Cocodona 250: A Brutal Start and a Shock Exit for Courtney Dauwalter
Courtney Dauwalter drops from Cocodona 250 as Dan Green leads, Ryan Sandes chases, and Rachel Entrekin is third overall.
By Matthew McConnell
Outsider Podcast Episode 4: The Truth Behind Mountain Rescue – Cormac Lynch
Cormac Lynch of Fia Mountaineering shares the truth about Mountain Rescue and how we can all be safer in the hills.
By Matthew McConnell
Drones on Everest: A Blessing or a Curse?
Will drones revolutionise high altitude mountaineering or is it a step too far from tradition? We explore the pros and cons.
By Matthew McConnell
Brooke Raboutou Becomes First Woman to Climb 9b+ With Historic Send
Brooke Raboutou becomes the first woman to climb 5.15c with her ascent of Excalibur marking a historic moment in climbing.
By Matthew McConnell
Outsider Podcast Episode 3: Lessons From The Death Zone – Jam McManus
Adventure, Everest & purpose Jam McManus of Earth’s Edge shares his journey from Irish rivers to Himalayan peaks on the Outsider podcast.
By Matthew McConnell
Ireland Set To Makes Waves as World Surf League Comes To The Wild Atlantic Way | Outsider.ie
Ireland’s first-ever World Surf League event this September in Bundoran, surf capital of the Wild Atlantic Way, during the Saltwater Festival
By Matthew McConnell
Why Elite Road Runners Hit the Trails – Seán Tobin
Discover why elite Irish runner Sean Tobin turn to trail running to build strength, endurance, and mental resilience.
By Matthew McConnell
















