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The Burren Ecotourism Network is a network of tourism enterprises with the objective of establishing the Burren as a premier internationally-recognised sustainable tourism region ensuring the future economic and social growth and sustainable development of its communities, environment and heritage. Firstly It seeks to support continued training, mentoring and accreditation in sustainable tourism for its […]
Upcoming Nordic Walk Guided Tour of Inis Óirr I am delighted to be part of the upcoming guided walk of Inis Óirr with Nordic Fitness Ireland on Sunday, September 12th. The ferry will depart Doolin at 10am and return to Doolin at 5pm. Booking for this event is with Nordic Walking Ireland, ring Joanne on […]
At present, the Covid-19 lock-down does not permit people to travel to Marked Walking Trails and National Loop Walks outside a 5km. radius of their homes. I have the good fortune to live on the edge of the Burren, so I can experience the magical, karst landscape on some days. However, in these pandemic times, […]
Despite the recent bad spell of weather I have enjoyed many wonderful Guided Burren Walks with lovely people from all over the world. On a recent glorious day I had the pleasure of rambling the Templecronan Loop and exploring the Burren landscape with two wonderful ladies Koni and Monica from Alberta USA and Toronto, Canada. […]
Inishmaan(Inis Meain) is the least visited of the three Aran Islands and has the smallest population, 160 residents, who speak Irish/ Gaelic. Join me on a stroll of the villages on the island of Inishmaan, walking from west to east. Your starting point is Synge’s Chair (Cathaoir Synge) on the edge of a cliff, overlooking […]
Our walk on Caomhan’s Day 14/06/2019 was a tremendous success. We enjoyed a great day out in glorious weather. Here are a few pictures from the day.