great outdoors

Wander Wild Festival

LIVING

Wandering off the beaten track in Killarney was most definitely a step in the right direction

Ahead of the Wander Wild Festival, taking place 22-24 March, I got a taster of what’s in store,…

By Sarah Gill

TRAVEL

How to summer in the Alps

Think Val d’Isère is just an upmarket ski resort? Think again.I stand on the edge of a steep…

By Amanda Cassidy

outdoor activities kids

LIVING

Irish outdoor adventures to take the kids on before summer is out (that you probably haven’t done yet)

Coming up with fun family-friendly days out can often be a challenge, but one of these is sure…

By Sarah Finnan

SELF

Nature is healing: 3 outdoor activities to get involved in this month

The evenings are getting longer, the weather is getting better and the stretch is getting grander. After almost…

By Sarah Finnan

outdoor gift guide

STYLE

Christmas gift ideas for people who love the outdoors

If you're on the hunt for a present for someone who loves to get outdoors, whether it's water-…

By Lauren Heskin

EDITORIAL

Take the plunge: 4 sunrise sea swimming groups to join in 2020

In the mood for some sea swimming? Here are four groups across Ireland to get involved with now…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

A beginner’s guide to ‘Battle For The Lake’: The Achill island festival you’ll LOVE

This week Geraldine Carton explored the salty-haired world of kitesurfing (or more specifically, the annual, fun-loving kitesurfing festival,…

By Geraldine Carton

EDITORIAL

Bursting bladders and burnt tongues: Confessions of a camping newbie

For this week’s “A first time for everything” challenge, Geraldine Carton went hiking and camping up the Wicklow…

By Geraldine Carton

EDITORIAL

Why ‘forest therapy’ is the new stress-buster you’ve been looking for

Forest Therapy is more than just a walk in the park. Don’t get us wrong, walking in the…

By Geraldine Carton