May 10, 2011 | Blog, Ecotourism
Bio Blitz is a great event that takes place over a 24-hour period in various locations around the country. The aim is to record as many different specieis as possible in each location. The poster tells you all you need to know. Volunteer if you can. If you’re...
Jan 19, 2011 | Blog, Walking in the West of Ireland
Beneath the Nephin Beg mountains lies the huge Owenduff / Nephin bog complex. Comprising some 26,000 ha of mostly wet Atlantic blanket bog, this is an outstanding area of national and European importance and a great place for hiking. The low-lying area to the west of...
Oct 4, 2010 | Blog, Walking in the West of Ireland
Heading out on our 8-hour hike of Slieve Carr, deep in the north Mayo bogs, we were in great spirits. We would attack the mountain from the Bangor Trail, to its southwest and retreat later along the Western Way, to its southeast. We were lucky with the weather...
Nov 26, 2009 | Ecotourism, Walking in the West of Ireland
I took a trip out yesterday to check on the progress of the cycleway / walkway from Newport to Mulranny that is currently under construction. The route follows the old Achill railway line for the most part, with only very short stretches not on the disused line. Its...
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