What’s NEW and what’s cool in Ireland’s county Kilkenny
Kilkenny Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) Initiatives: Launched in 2024 as a five-year strategy…
Kilkenny Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) Initiatives: Launched in 2024 as a five-year strategy…
County Kildare, renowned as the Thoroughbred County for its equine heritage, continues to leverage its…
South Kerry Greenway Extensions: A spectacular coastal route along the old railway line in County…
County Galway, encompassing the vibrant city and the wild landscapes of Connemara, the Aran Islands,…
Finn Lough Spa Village Development: This new wellness facility at Finn Lough resort features a…
County Dublin, encompassing the vibrant capital city and its surrounding areas, continues to evolve as…
America 250 at Hillsborough Castle: Throughout 2026, this curated display features letters, portraits, and artefacts…
County Donegal, with its rugged Wild Atlantic Way coastline, dramatic cliffs, and cultural heritage, continues…
City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival 25th Anniversary: Marking its 25th year in…
Sheep’s Head Way (93 km total, Easy to Moderate, multi-day or shorter loops: This long-distance…
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk (14 km, Moderate, ~3-4 hours: This iconic trail stretches from…
Cavan Way (26 km, ~16 miles, Moderate, 1 day: A linear trail from Dowra to…
Mount Leinster Summit Trail: A 7.5-km hike to the summit of Mount Leinster (795m), the…
Slieve Gullion Summit Trail: A challenging 2-3 hour hike to the summit of Slieve Gullion,…
Wicklow Way: Glendalough to Glenmalure (14 km, Moderate, ~4-5 hours: Part of the 131 km…
Hook Head Peninsula Loop (8 km, Easy to Moderate, ~2-2.5 hours: Starting at Hook Lighthouse,…
Royal Canal Way (Mullingar to Coolnahay: A 10-km easy linear trail along the Royal Canal,…
Copper Coast Geopark: Annestown to Bunmahon (5 km, Easy to Moderate, ~1-1.5 hours: This coastal…
Sliabh Beagh Way (65.8 km, Challenging, ~2-3 days: This long-distance trail winds through the remote…
Galtee Mountains: Galtymore via Black Road (11 km, Challenging, ~4-5 hours: This trail ascends Galtymore…
Benbulben Forest Walk (5.5 km, Moderate, ~1.5-2 hours: Starting near Gortarowey, this loop trail skirts…
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Loop: A 4-km easy loop starting at the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in…
Offaly Way (Cadamstown to Lemanaghan: A 37-km moderate linear trail linking the Slieve Bloom Way…
Monaghan Way (Inniskeen to Castleblayney: An 18.5-km moderate linear trail from the Patrick Kavanagh Centre…
Hill of Tara Loop (3 km, Easy, ~1 hour: This gentle trail explores the Hill…
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage Trail (7 km, Challenging, ~3-4 hours: Ascending Croagh Patrick (764m), Ireland’s holy…
Royal Canal Greenway (Killashee to Abbeyshrule: A 12-km easy linear trail along the Royal Canal,…
Clare Glens Loop (4 km, Easy to Moderate, ~1-1.5 hours: Straddling the Limerick-Clare border near…
Leitrim Way (Drumshanbo to Dowra: A 25-km moderate linear trail from Drumshanbo to Dowra, part…
Slieve Bloom Way (Glenbarrow to Clonaslee: A 12-km moderate section of the 70-km Slieve Bloom…
Ballykeeffe Wood Loop: A 6-km moderate circular trail in Ballykeeffe Wood, near Kilmanagh. This 1.5-2…
Royal Canal Way (Maynooth to Kilcock: A 7-km easy linear trail along the Royal Canal,…
Carrauntoohil via Devil’s Ladder (12 km, Challenging, ~5-6 hours: Ireland’s highest peak (1,039m) in the…
Diamond Hill Loop, Connemara National Park (7 km, Moderate, ~2-3 hours: This popular trail in…
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail (Stairway to Heaven: A 7.4-km moderate out-and-back trail to Cuilcagh Mountain’s summit…
Howth Cliff Path Loop: A 6-km moderate loop starting at Howth Village, offering stunning coastal…
Mourne Wall Challenge (22 miles, Challenging, ~9-12 hours: This iconic trail follows the 22-mile Mourne…
Slieve League Cliffs Walk (8 km, Moderate, ~2-3 hours: Starting at Bunglass Point, this trail…
Ness Wood Circular: A 4.7-km moderate loop in Ness Country Park, near Claudy, following the…
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