Connacht

Jul 4, 2013 | Blog

Ireland’s western province, Connacht, holds an especially intriguing place in the national self-perception. Far from the seat of power and the more densely populated Leinster, Connacht is a little-understood part of our country. As far back as the first...

The Pursuit of International Scale

Nov 23, 2011 | Blog

Back in June of this year, while speaking at a tourism conference, I outlined my dream of a great 100 km long “Nephin Beg Mountains Loop” – a single continuous, entirely off-road track for cycling and walking that would circumnavigate our beautiful...

Conall Brutally Killed

Mar 3, 2010 | Blog

Conall, barely 10 months old, was recently found brutally killed in the mountains of the Sligo Leitrim border. Not the first child of his kind to have his short life savagely ended in this disgusting way, serious questions must be asked of the supposed law enforcement...

Minke Whales Beached at Enniscrone and Mullet

Sep 17, 2009 | Blog, General nature

Minke whales were not among the creatures I expected to see while out and about this winter. However, as it turned out, I had not one but two unfortunate dead specimens. Minke Whale at Enniscrone Beach 2009 I grabbed the kids from school and took a spin up to...

Short Walk on Ox Mountains

Apr 17, 2009 | Ecotourism, Walking in the West of Ireland

I had some time to spare yesterday, so I took an admittedly short, but nonetheless very pleasant stroll up the Ox Mountains behind Coolaney. I must incorporate some parts of the Ox into a future walk, because what you have here is lovely heather covered rolling hills,...