I can't praise Howth Head and it's various loops high enough. I live 15 minutes on the train from this great town and it's impossible not to get tired of this beauty of a walk. The Bog of Frogs Loop - it's longest walk at 12km - has many surprises and I've often described it... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, I took a stroll along the Royal Canal Way with the Camino Prep / Training meetup group. We started in Maynooth and made for Dublin, which is 28 kms in total. The Royal Canal Way is a 144-kilometre (89-mile) trail that follows the towpath of the canal from Spencer Dock in Dublin's docklands to... Continue Reading →
With slightly under 4 months left before my next stroll in Spain, I can already feel my anticipation levels rising. I want to go now!....but I would probably lose my job and annoy a whole bunch of people. So I might as well wait until September. That first day is going to be eventful..I can... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, myself and some from the Free Camino Prep meet-up group met up and walked a section of the Grand Canal Way. We decided to meet outside of Dublin in a little town called Hazelhatch. The great thing about this trail is not only is it way-marked but it is serviced well by Irish... Continue Reading →
It is May 1st - "Lá Bealtaine" in Irish. May Day officially heralds the beginning of the summer and the powers that be have granted us a day off from work. Gracias a ellos! "Lá Bealtaine" derives from the Old Irish words "Bel taine" meaning 'bright fire'. Many people say summer doesn't start until June... Continue Reading →
Another beautiful day and another trip with the Camino prep meet-up group. Each time I meet with them, I feel like I have stumbled across a pot of gold. Yesterday, we took on the Spinc trail at Glendalough. As some of you may know, Glendalough is home of St. Kevin's church and monastic site. The... Continue Reading →
Boom! I've gotten my first training walk done and dusted. I am going in the right direction now. I had many a cobweb to shake off after my stay in hospital but it was good to take part in this one and with many great people. As I have mentioned before, I am part of... Continue Reading →
Clearskies Camino 