Step Into the Heart of Ballyhoura: A Festival of Walking, Community & Culture
Step into nature, heritage & community at Ballyhoura Walking Festival, Oct 2–5. Guided hikes, culture, music & mindful adventures await.
By Matthew McConnell
SIGN UP NOW! Hit the Trails with HOKA’s Free Irish Trail Tour This July
Join the HOKA Challenger 8 Tour! Free trail runs, test HOKA shoes, collect prizes & hear tips from elite runners. Sign up now!
By Matthew McConnell
26 Mountains, 9 Days, €1.3m Raised for Children Affected by Cancer
A team climbed 26 of Ireland’s highest peaks in 9 days, raising over €1 million for children's Cancer charity through 26 mountains challenge.
By Matthew McConnell
Bronze in the Mountains: Anna McGookin’s Breakthrough at the U18 International Mountain Running Cup
A breakthrough bronze for the Northern Irish team athlete Anna McGookin at the World Mountain Running Youth World Cup in Slovakia!
By Matthew McConnell
One Man’s 1,500km Kayak Journey Around Ireland: Charlie Daly
Charlie Daly on kayaking round Ireland, connecting with communities, and raising funds. A look at adventure and resilience.
By Matthew McConnell
Élise Poncet Sets Blazing New Women’s Ski FKT on Mont Blanc
Élise Poncet has just set a new women’s ski speed record on Mont Blanc, completing the 35km round trip in an astonishing 6 hours, 54 minutes.
By Matthew McConnell
“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
