Lyracappul Loop Walk in the Galtee Mountains
The Lyracappul Loop had been on my list for a little while. The main reason being that Lyracappul Mountain is part of my 40 highest mountains in Ireland challenge. Lyracappul, standing at 825m, comes in at number 14 on the list. I’m a big fan of the Galtees in general…
Temple Hill Walk in the Galtee Mountains
In hiking circles, you’ll often hear the phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” It’s a nice sentiment, encouraging people to get outdoors regardless of the forecast. After our recent Temple Hill walk in the Galtee Mountains, though, I’m now convinced it has absolutely no basis…
Galtymore Loop Hike
I’ve seen the Galtymore Loop hike described online as ‘character building’. I definitely would agree with this assessment. Especially if like me, the rain blows sideways at you as you cross the valley between Cush and Galtybeg. Despite this, I really enjoyed the 13km looped walk in the Galty Mountains….
Best Hotels for Toddlers
Whether you’re looking for toddler-friendly hotels in Ireland, self-catering accommodation with hotel facilities or simply some inspiration for your next family break, here is the Wild Irish Walks guide to some of the best hotels for toddlers in Ireland. Over the past few years, we’ve taken a number of family…
What to do in Adare
The Limerick village of Adare is well known across Ireland. Adare is an historic area with plenty to see and do. Add to that the fact that Adare has some amazing culinary options, excellent pubs and is within easy access of Limerick City as well as close to Shannon Airport. Put all this together and it’s…