Podcasts about Wicklow Mountains

Nestled deep in the Wicklow Mountains, Glenmalure was once a stronghold for rebels and a sanctuary from the outside world. But long after the echoes of rebellion faded, the valley remained a place apart, where the comforts of modern life arrived late. Glenmalure was only connected to the electricity grid and running water in the late 20th century, and the rhythms of daily existence were shaped by isolation, resilience, and community spirit.In this evocative episode, which concludes a series on the Wicklow Military Road, historian Fin Dwyer shares the stories of people who lived in this isolated and remote valley.Recorded in a 200-year-old inn, this episode weaves together personal recollections, local history, and the enduring landscape of Glenmalure. It is a tribute to a way of life that has only recently disappeared!The episode features the voices of Carmel O'Toole, Michael Fewer, Marion McEvoy, Hugh McLindon, and Pat Dunne. This episode would not have been possible by the hours of recordings with the Glenamalure Pure Mile Group.Thanks to the Glenmalure Lodge for faciliating this episode.A special thanks to Deirdre Burns, the Heritage Officer of Wicklow County Council.This episode was funded by Wicklow County Council and the Heritage Council.Sound by Kate Dunlea.200 Anniversary Events to mark the death of Michael Dwyer This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Michael Dwyer, the rebel who played a pivotal role in the history of the Wicklow Military Road. On August 23rd, 2025, a special event is being organised to explore Michael Dwyer, his life, and his legacy. Find out more here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-dwyer-200-registration-1358221520129?aff=oddtdtcreatorBooks on Glenmalure and the Wicklow Military Road:Carmel O'Toole: Glenmalure: The Wild Heart of the MountainsMichael Fewer: The Wicklow Military RoadAdditional Sources:Marion McEvoy https://marionmcevoy.com/Glenmalure Lodge https://glenmalurelodge.ie/Glenmalure hostel (the former home of Dr Kathleen Lynn) https://www.hostelworld.com/hostels/p/15098/glenmalure-hostel-hostelling-international/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often hear of the challenges and work involved with the Defence Forces. But alongside the troops on the ground are over 1,600 Reserve Defence Forces. They are training and preparing to support their full-time colleagues in times of crisis. The military is actively recruiting reserve personnel with an ambition of having around 4,000 members by 2028. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie spent some time at the Coolmoney camp in the Wicklow Mountains

In 1800, in the wake of the 1798 Rebellion, the British military began construction of the Wicklow Military Road. Designed to bring control to the so-called “bandit country” of the Wicklow Mountains, this road now winds through some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes in Ireland. Its history is as dramatic as the scenery it traverses. Built in an Ireland still reeling from insurrection, the road has, over the past two centuries, borne witness to some of the most remarkable—and often dark—chapters in our history. From disappearances during the Irish Civil War to a German war cemetery, the Wicklow Military Road is a route steeped in intrigue and untold stories. This podcast explores this road through Ireland's bandit country.Thanks to Michael Fewer, Margaret Duff Garvey, Joan Kavanagh, Faith Wilson & Frank Tracy.Special Thanks to Deirdre Burns.Written & Produced: Fin DwyerNarration: Fin DwyerSound: Kate DunleaFunded by Wicklow Co Co & The Heritage Council Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's capability to respond to wildfires was tested in the Wicklow Mountains.More than 100 people participated in the first EU Modex exercise in Ireland. The muti-agency event assessed our preparedness for wildfires, and Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie was there.

The environmental project, PURE (Protecting Uplands & Rural Environments), has recorded a 22% increase in illegal dumping in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands when compared to 2023.Newstalk's Henry McKean visited a secluded beauty spot on the Wicklow - Wexford Border, and sent in this report.

Dès qu'elle a posé le pied en Irlande pour la première fois, lors de son voyage rhéto à Dublin, Amélie a ressenti une étrange sensation : celle d'être chez elle. Depuis, ce pays aux mille nuances de vert ne l'a jamais quittée, et à chaque visite, l'émotion est intacte.Dans cet épisode, elle nous emmène sur les traces de ses souvenirs et de ses découvertes. De l'effervescence de Temple Bar, où les rires résonnent et les verres s'entrechoquent, aux sentiers sauvages des Wicklow Mountains, décor grandiose du film Braveheart, elle nous fait voyager à travers une Irlande authentique et vibrante.Mais s'il y a un lieu qui occupe une place particulière dans son cœur, c'est Glendalough. Entre son monastère médiéval, vestige d'un autre temps, et ses paysages d'une beauté à couper le souffle, c'est ici qu'Amélie trouve la paix, sa happy place. Les randonnées dans cette vallée mystique, où chaque sentier révèle une nouvelle perspective, lui rappellent pourquoi l'Irlande l'appelle encore et toujours.Un voyage entre nature et émotions, où chaque virage de la route dévoile un décor spectaculaire, changeant au gré du ciel et du vent. Embarquez avec nous pour une aventure irlandaise à la fois intime et universelle.Rendez-vous un lundi sur deux à 14h00 pour un nouvel épisode de Very Belge Trip sur NRJ.be et toutes les plateformes d'écoute !

In this Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome Suzanne Kenny (@suzanneyoga4all on Instagram), an ultra mountain runner and aerial yoga teacher. Suzanne has represented Ireland twice in European trail competitions, won the Donadea 50K in 2016, and claimed the title thrice at the Art O'Neill Challenge. Join us as Suzanne shares her journey from a varied sports background, including Irish dancing and horse riding, to discovering her talent for mountain running, often winning races. Suzanne also delves into how she incorporates yoga and strength training into her routine, emphasising the benefits of aerial yoga for recovery and overall fitness. Tune in for a fascinating insight into her mountain exploits, yoga retreats in the Wicklow Mountains, and her unique approach to fitness and wellness.11:30 Introduction to Suzanne Kenny12:39 Suzanne's Early Sports Journey13:16 Discovering Mountain Running23:29 The Art O'Neill Experience27:59 Winning the Donadea 50K33:59 The Role of Yoga in Training39:19 Starting Aerial Yoga: First Impressions & Choosing the Right Yoga Class41:36 Sound Baths and Relaxation45:04 Incorporating Yoga into Daily Life48:30 Yoga Retreats in the Mountains52:35 Tips for Runners: Yoga and Mobility57:11 The Benefits of Pop-Up Saunas61:13 Connecting with Suzanne for YogaYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Wintergreen Heat Rub is great for winter training on cold and wet days! You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

You may have seen videos and photos of people around the country enjoying the snow. And, you may have even seen people skiing in various mountains around the country despite calls from Wicklow Mountain Rescue not to do so…Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss the risks when skiing or snowboarding in the Wicklow Mountains, including Independent Cllr in Wicklow Gerry O'Neill and Philip Conroy, EMT for Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue.

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We fall headfirst back into the realm of big claims, with the argument that there is no such thing as wild land on earth – just ask the BBC, apparently.It's a complex conspiracy theory (we don't need to tell you from who) that involves undercover penguins, GPS polar bears, tigers in the Wicklow Mountains, and Jim Carrey in a rhino's arse.The drones are delivering dogs to Darren and Joe is now a scooter man, after a somewhat unexpectedly prompt delivery of his new wheels.And Joe is playing hardball on bringing the Very Good Spice Bag truck to the live show.Send your questions, comments and everything else to stallit@goloudnow.com

Send us a Text Message.It was greta to have an athlete who has represented his country in a different sport.On this episode we speak to David Kelleher, an Ulta runner who has represented Ireland.David Says "I played rugby at an amateur level up until I was 34.I have always been into running. Once I finished playing rugby I wanted to focus a little more on running. I completed my first marathon in 2021, and have been going since. I have completed 2 Ultra-Marathons, and am training for my next one in September (48kms through the Wicklow Mountains). I represented Republic of Ireland in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in 2022 (M35-39). Alongside some great GB athletes to include Andrew Douglas.Would love to put the green jersey on again.  I have also published a book called “Stop, Breathe, Read”. It has good some good press (a collection of thoughts processed out while trail running).Hope You enjoy Davids Journey, you can follow him on Instagram @o_ceileachair12and find his book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stop-Breathe-Read-Poems-simplicity-ebook/dp/B0BTTDRC4X?ref_=ast_author_mpbThanks for listening.You Can Follow us  on Instagram @amp_1967X : agegroupmultisportpodcastFacebook : AMPGBfind all our episodes on our websiteor our YouTube Channel AMP GBWebsite is : https://agegroupmultisportpodcast.buzzsprout.com/email: agegroupmultisportpodcast@gmail.comIf you are an agegroup athlete and would like to come on the pod, get in touch.    

Powerscourt Distillery (Wicklow, Ireland) WF0021 It's time to jump across the Irish Sea to check out one of the most magnificent settings for a whiskey distillery. Join me as we head to the home of Fercullen Irish Whiskey at the Powerscourt Distillery on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains. We'll hear the origin story of the distillery, the history of the estate and mill, and hear how the distillery got its start under legendary Cooley distiller Noel Sweeney. Plus, This Week In Whiskey Lore will look back on a 135 year old ad for Dunville's Irish Whiskey that was sold as a cure for what ails you. And if pique your interest in traveling to Ireland to do a distillery trip, make sure to pick up a copy of Experiencing Irish Whiskey (available on Amazon) or head to whiskey-lore.com/ireland to see a list of current distilleries you can add to your Whiskey Lore Wish List.

The new park will include the Conor Pass and marine areas such as the waters around the Blasket Islands. It becomes the State's eighth national park, joining others in areas like Connemara, the Wicklow Mountains and the Burren.

Die grüne Insel macht seit einigen Jahren auch auf der Leinwand eine gute Figur und wird auch von Filmemachern ob seiner grandiosen Landschaften und spektakulären Aussichten geschätzt. Doch wie kommen eigentlich die wunderbaren Flecken in Kino und Fernsehen? Wir sprechen darüber mit einer Location Scout: Naomi Liston kennt die grüne Insel und vor allem Nordirland wohl wie kaum eine andere Person. Sie ist weitgehend dafür verantwortlich, dass Nordirland in der Erfolgsserie Game of Thrones so vielfach vertreten ist. Sie erzählt, wie man die richtige Location findet und worauf man bei der Auswahl achten muss. Film Locations in IrlandDrehort Irlandhttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/themes/ireland-on-screen/ireland-on-screen/Quiz: Drehort Irland https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/ireland-on-screen-quiz/Ireland on Screen https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/movies-of-ireland/Star Wars in Irland https://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/themes/ireland-on-screen/star-wars-in-ireland/Game of Throneshttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/themes/ireland-on-screen/game-of-thrones/Reise zu Game of Thrones Drehorten https://www.ireland.com/de-de/plan-your-trip/trip-ideas/game-of-thrones/ Game of Thrones Experienceshttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/game-of-thrones-experiences/Nordirland ist das Land von Game of Throneshttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/ireland-on-screen/game-of-thrones-locations/Videos:Drehorte in Irland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5NlkIyc4uMStar Wars: Die Letzten Jedi: Hinter den Kulissen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYFzsxfNhWwNicht so weit, weit weg...Irlands Wild Atlantic Way, Drehort von Star Wars: Die letzten Jedi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySfoZA5jMMVikings in Irland: Ubbe zeigt Tipps und Drehorte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qME1cviA1eIVikings in Irland: Trovi zeigt ihre Geheimtipps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc_VKf0q8ZcGame of Thrones Autor George R. R. Martin besucht Winterfell in Nordirland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJnMBxmy4qAReiseroute zu den Drehorten von Game of Thrones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hUJUjYG14EGame of Thrones Drehorte und Aktivitäten in Nordirland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwZafSbfpqEArtemis Fowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GMSCWiQOBE

Hear about a week-long road trip from Dublin to Cork through southeastern Ireland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Amber Hagerty from AmberEverywhere.com about this out-of-the-way corner of Ireland. https://amateurtraveler.com/dublin-to-cork-road-trip-in-southeastern-ireland/ Day 1: Dublin to Wicklow Morning: Arrive in Dublin and explore the city. Visit Bar 1661 for the best Irish coffee and Trinity College to admire the campus. Afternoon: Indulge in some delicious ice cream at Murphy's on Wicklow Street in Temple Bar. Evening: Rent a car and drive south to Bray. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade, have dinner at a local restaurant like Daata, and consider doing the cliff walk to Greystones for breathtaking views. Day 2: Exploring Wicklow Morning: Visit Enniskerry, a charming town with a picturesque setting used to film "Disenchanted". Midday: Explore Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, known for its stunning landscapes and themed gardens. Afternoon: Drive to Glendalough and embark on the Spinc Trail for a scenic hike with panoramic views. Evening: Consider staying overnight in Glendalough, perhaps trying out glamping for a unique experience. Day 3: Road Trip to Wexford Morning: Drive through the Wicklow Gap for breathtaking views of the Wicklow Mountains. Midday: Make a stop in Wicklow Town to visit the historic jail and explore the seaside harbor. Afternoon: Enjoy brunch at LoCo Grocer in Arklow and relax on Brittas Bay Beach. Evening: Arrive in Wexford City and consider attending a performance at the National Opera House. Day 4: Salty Islands and Waterford Morning: Take a ferry to the Salty Islands (book far in advance) for a unique birdwatching experience, especially to see puffins. Midday: Return to Kilmore Quay and indulge in a sauna experience at Salty Sauna. Afternoon: Drive to Waterford City and visit the House of Waterford Crystal for a tour and souvenir shopping. Evening: Dine at a local restaurant like the Seagull Bakery for delicious sourdough bread and pastries. Day 5: Exploring Tramore Morning: Start your day with a stroll through the charming seaside town of Tramore. Enjoy the picturesque hilly streets and take in the coastal atmosphere. Mid-morning: Head down to the seafront and take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk, perfect for families with kids. Explore the expansive sandy beach, keeping in mind that it may be covered by the tide at certain times. Afternoon: Visit the Japanese Gardens dedicated to Lafcadio Hearn, an Irish travel writer with a fascinating connection to Tramore. Learn about his life and legacy while enjoying the serene beauty of the gardens. Late Afternoon/Evening: Spend the rest of the day soaking in the laid-back atmosphere of this charming coastal town. Day 6: Outdoor Adventures in Waterford Morning: Embark on the Waterford Greenway, a scenic route along a converted train line. Choose to walk or cycle along this picturesque path, taking in views of aqueducts, lush greenery, and charming tunnels. Afternoon: Explore the stunning hike to Coumshingaun Lough. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding cliffs, but exercise caution if the weather is foggy. Opt for the shorter hike to the lake if visibility is poor. Late Afternoon/Evening: Return to Tramore or continue exploring the Waterford area at your leisure. Consider dining at a local restaurant or relaxing at your accommodation after a day of outdoor adventures. Day 7: Discovering the Copper Coast Morning: Drive along the scenic Copper Coast, a UNESCO Geopark known for its geological and cultural significance. Stop at Bunmahon Beach to enjoy the sandy shores and explore the dunes. Midday: Continue southward to discover the secluded Tra na mBó Beach, hidden among the cliffs. Spend some peaceful moments soaking in the natural beauty of this hidden gem. Afternoon: Explore the charming town of Dungarvan, known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious churros. Consider starting your journey back towards Cork, taking in the scenic views along the way. Evening: Arrive in Cork and settle into your accommodation. Consider dining at a local restaurant or enjoying a relaxing evening in the city. Day 8: Exploring Cork City and Surroundings Morning: Visit Cobh, a picturesque town just outside of Cork, known for its colorful houses and historic landmarks such as St. Colman's Cathedral and Spike Island. Mid-morning: Embark on the Ballycotton Cliff Walk for stunning coastal views and invigorating sea air. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the cliffs, taking in the natural beauty of the coastline. Afternoon: Explore Blarney Castle and its beautiful gardens, and consider kissing the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence. Take your time to explore the castle grounds and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Late Afternoon/Evening: Return to Cork City and visit Elizabeth Fort for panoramic views of the city and the River Lee. Enjoy a pint of Guinness or a cup of tea at a local pub, such as O'Sho, and savor the relaxed atmosphere. Night: Consider ending your trip with a visit to the Shelbourne Bar in the Victorian quarter for a taste of Whiskey. Reflect on your journey through southeastern Ireland and savor the memories made along the way.

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Alicia from @She.Summits.TrailRunning on to the podcast.Alicia set up She Summits in 2019 to help support women and people from different backgrounds in trail running. They have done over 200 events with over 1,500 women and people from different backgrounds attending. Events have included providing trail runs in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountains, race recces for events such as the Art O'Neill Challenge and the Wicklow Round as well as navigation for Mountain Runners with 1.Step.More and Adventure.ie. Alicia also talks about her own running, competing in events such as the Limone Skyrace in 2022 as well as the Seven Sisters Skyline. We also talk about the 100km Wicklow Round event that covers 26 peaks and other trailing running events, especially those ran through IMRA, that people may be interested in doingYou can find more details about their events, including the Summit Supports programme, on their website: shesummits.net

Neal discusses turning against Tom Hanks, a cat versus Pope Benedict XVI, Apple Pencils in banks, turning against Monopoly, a beverage based on some woman off Deep Space Nine, misexplaining Occupy Wall Street, off-air cat songs, debriefing a temporary cat, why you should have something wrong with you, fonts in the blood, transmitting barmen over the Wicklow Mountains, taking up space, IT security as entertainment, cistern noise analysis, treadmills versus conveyor belts and more. About the show: IntoYourHead.ie/about Get in touch: Visit IntoYourHead.ie/contact License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International — with this attribution “Neal from Ireland via IntoYourHead.com “

An unusual competition took place in the Wicklow Mountains over the past few days, involving sharpshooters from all over the world. The International Sniper Competition Ireland saw competitors out-snaring each other on the battlefield. What are the essential qualities of a marksman in this particular area? Sean was joined by Commandant Liam MacDonnell, Officer in Command and Chief instructor of the Infantry Weapons Wing in the Irish Defence Forces...

An unusual competition took place in the Wicklow Mountains over the past few days, involving sharpshooters from all over the world. The International Sniper Competition Ireland saw competitors out-snaring each other on the battlefield. What are the essential qualities of a marksman in this particular area? Sean was joined by Commandant Liam MacDonnell, Officer in Command and Chief instructor of the Infantry Weapons Wing in the Irish Defence Forces...

An important home for salmon is the River Liffey, which begins life in the Wicklow Mountains, and then flows through Kildare and Dublin before entering the Irish Sea out through the capital and into Dublin Bay. But all along the Liffey are defunct barriers and they're stopping the salmon from being able to breed.

In this episode, Theresa heads to Dublin with her teenage boys, and Kyle reminisces about his trip in 2015 with his teenage daughter.   In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we share some fantastic things to do in the City of Dublin, talk about the nearby Wicklow mountains and highlight some scenic hikes and monastic cities in the beautiful Glendalough Valley. We also share some tips for travelling with teenagers. This is a perfect episode for those with only a few days in Dublin who want to make the most of their time. 

Castlekevin was once a thriving settlement deep in the Wicklow Mountains. However in the 14th century after decades of warfare the historical record fell silent. Over the past year the Roundwood & District Historical & Folklore Society have been working with a team of archaeologists to uncover the story of this lost town and castle. Using ground penetrating radar, drones and ecological surveys the team have started to unlock the lost story of this forgotten town.This podcast reveals what was found...A special word of thanks to:Roundwood & District Historical & Folklore Society, the National Monuments Service Community Monuments fund, Yvonne Whitty, Dr Paul Naessens, Faith Wilson, Ivor Kenny, Dr Ger Dowling, Wicklow Co Council Heritage Officer Deirdre Burns, Martin Timmons, Mary Rochford, Chris Corlett and Catherine Wright in Wicklow Archives .Additional narrations from Aidan CroweSound by Kate Dunlea Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where are we going on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation? Listen and also enjoy some music related to the invasion. Plus, you'll learn what you can expect to experience when you join an invasion. It's Pub Songs & Stories #258 WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. This is the audio liner notes for the songs I record and play. The show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast and my music, please join the Club. You'll get 2-3 podcasts per month. You'll be able to download songs featured in this show, get sheet music, and access to Coffee with The Celtfather video concerts. You get a lot for as little as $5 per month. And you can save 15% with an annual membership. Thanks to my newest Gunn Runners on Patreon: Cecilia F 1:01 - WHAT'S NEW? This is a bonus episode. I finally settled on where to go for the next Celtic Invasion Vacation in 2023. I looked at Galicia in Spain, the Wicklow Mountains, south of Dublin, Ireland, and Westport in County Mayo, Ireland. And the winner is… Westport in County Mayo. I don't yet have details about the trip. Nor have I opened it up to the public. I'm gonna spend the next month working those out. But there are few things I want to explore while we are there. First, County Mayo was the home of Grace O'Malley. She was known as the Pirate Queen of Ireland. A quick search revealed that there are not many records of her. However, there are some letters that were exchanged with Queen Elizabeth I, which show a mutual admiration of each other, two strong women in a time of men. I'm gonna research a bit about the Pirate Queen and see what we can find. And to give you a small taste, The Gothard Sisters have a song inspired by Grainne, as she is often called. 2:15 - “Grace O'Malley” by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 5:49 - MORE ON TRAVEL One of my regular invaders, Jim, once said that what he enjoyed about our trips is that there are frequently different types of travel that we do. Meaning we might take a boat or train, instead of a car. So I'm always looking out for something cool like that for at least one day. Happily, Clare Island is nearby. I honestly know very little about Clare Island. Although, it sounds like Gracy O'Malley spent some time there as well. What I do know about it is that The Saw Doctors have a fantastic song called “Clare Island”. It makes me excited to see it. That's what I have so far. 6:31 - UPCOMING SHOWS SEP 28-OCT 2: ALEP, Shakertown, KY with Brobdingnagian Bards OCT 8: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, GA @ 7:00 – 10:00 PM. OCT 14-16: MultiVerse, Atlanta, GA NOV 4-6: Conjuration, Atlanta, GA I'm gonna share a replay from the Celtfather Unkilted podcast. I noticed after publishing that episode last month that there is one thing that is a bit off at present. That is the requirement of a vaccination card. I am not requiring that at present though the sentiment is still valid. These trips are small and your fellow invaders should be treated like family. Meaning I do expect that you will get vaccinated as needed to protect your family. 7:54 - WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ON A CELTIC INVASION VACATION? If you go to the website you won't find much information. I usually list the itinerary when it becomes available but that can be January or March before the trip. You will find podcasts and links to pictures and videos. I don't know that any of it really paints a good picture. So I thought I would try to break down how these trips work to help you decide if you want to join me in the future. Celtic Invasion Vacations are not your typical travel tour experience. Most tourists travel on big buses. They go place to place. You stay up late. You get up early. There's 30, 60 or even 90 people packed on one to three tour buses. If you're like me, that sounds pretty miserable. My first two trips were on tour buses. Everyone was a fan of my music. So that was pretty awesome. The bus drivers were awesome too. But that's a lot of people for an introvert like me. I don't know how much of the fatigue was from so many people or the staying up late/getting-up-early business. But it's not my preferred way of traveling. I like small groups. My mom moved to Italy in 1985. So I've gone back-and-forth to Europe for a long time. My mom is an awesome adventurer. I went to school on an American military base in Vicenza, Italy for my senior year of high school. While all the other high school seniors went to Remini to get drunk, my mom and I went on in artistic pilgrimage following the works of Piero Della Francesca. She instilled in me the value of planning as well as spontaneity. You see that in my Celtic Invasion Vacations itinerary. When I finally make one that is. Typically, I don't have a full itinerary when I announce the latest trip. I have… ideas. In fact, I usually have one big idea. Then I find a way to make it work. One person told me he was disappointed when my trip to the Highlands of Scotland a few years back did not also include the Isle of Skye, like it was initially listed on the early itinerary. That was because I had a big idea. But when I finally settled on details, I realized it was impractical. I learned from that error. If I make any big changes to what was planned, you are welcome to back out. I don't usually settle on solid itineraries until December or January. I just don't have enough details to make a solid decision. That might make some people uncomfortable, especially when you're putting down nearly $3000, plus air travel, to join me. The adventure is worth it! The great thing about traveling on the Celtic Invasion Vacation in my opinion is that it is a small group. That means maximum flexibility for adventure. So let's answer some questions. 11:08 - WHEN ARE THE CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS? This can always vary. But typically I run my trips in late May or early June. This seems to be the best time to travel to Ireland and Scotland. People talk about rain in Ireland. June seems to invariably have one of the lightest rain falls ever. It's just... perfect! 11:28 - HOW LONG IS EACH TRIP? Celtic Invasion Vacations are about seven days long. The trips are officially scheduled from Saturday to Saturday. That's because that's how long most vacation rentals book. But I'm not going to be taking you to seven hotels in seven days. We stay in one place most of the week. If the vacation rental is more than a couple hours from the airport or there's something cool to see closer, we may stay in a hotel near the airport on the last night of the Invasion. It just depends on how soon everyone on the trip has booked their departure. 12:00 - WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE? I usually ask Invaders to arrive the day before the trip. That way you can recover from jet lag and adjust to the time change. But that also allows us to leave first thing in the morning on Saturday to drive to our vacation rental. While it is recommended, it is not required. As long as you arrive by 11 am on Saturday, we will adjust. You are also responsible for the hotel on Friday night. But you might find a roommate with other Invaders. 12:39 - WHEN SHOULD I DEPART? Again, it's up to you. I prefer you to set your departure after noon on Saturday. You can stay as long as you want. I usually leave on Sunday after the trip is over. 12:50 - HOW DO YOU SELECT THE DESTINATIONS? Destinations are chosen by invaders and of course me. I usually have an idea of a place I want to see. I look for a suitable vacation spot. But sometimes I ask for suggestions from Invaders. Our trip to Brittany and Cornwall were both chosen because some regular Invaders wanted to visit all seven Celtic nations. Of course, I get the final say. And if I can't get enough people to attend one of these more remote spots, I may make adjustments. Once we settle on a big destination, the next step is figuring out the generalized itinerary. 13:23 - IS THERE DOWNTIME? Yes. This is not an intense, constantly moving tour. Celtic Invasion Vacations are about relaxation, adventure, and fun. But how much can be up to you. There's usually at least one day where we are near to the cottage and take it easy. We explore the local town. Wednesday's have the option of a little extra downtime for those who need it. 13:49 - HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE ITINERARY? You can't make an itinerary until you know where you are going, right? Well, the challenge for me is that I need to know the exact place we are staying to figure out where our itinerary will go. My next step then is to start researching vacation rentals. I look for rentals in our destination area that hold between 8-12 people (sometimes more). I want it to look nice, comfortable and easily accessible. In fact, I want the majority of the cool stuff that we will explore to be within 30 minutes of where we are staying. Once I know the exact location, I can plan the itinerary. 14:23 - WHAT DOES A TYPICAL ITINERARY LOOK LIKE? The first day of the trip involves driving to our destination. We need at least one interesting place to stop along the way. Maybe two if you include lunch. When we arrive, we need groceries. I confess, there's something extra fun about going to a grocery store in Europe. Some of our Invaders join me for a shopping experience as we load up on breakfast and a couple dinners. I make dinner the first night, typically my secret pasta recipe. That evening is usually concluded with a little music by me. The second day is usually a good day to stay local. So we explore one or two of the cool things nearby. We try to spend time out of the car, walking around. It's good to stretch our legs after traveling. On either the second or the third day, I like to bring in a tour guide, if possible. My trips are not geared around "tours", but local guides are great for adding a little bit of history, culture, and legends to the experience. Guides are also good at giving us a local perspective of things we should check out that are not necessarily on our itinerary. In Brittany, we found some cool cairns that were not on our original itinerary. In Cornwall, we got an overview of Tintagel and found some standing stones I would've never found. In Wales, Gwilym Morus shared the incredible legends of Merlin and introduced us to an eco-resort, hidden in the mountains. In Donegal, we found some great restaurants and a former passage tomb. Around day three, we're ready for a different travel experience. That's when I try to get us out on the water or on a train. Something to shake up the feel of the trip. Day four is the midweek break. Again we stay local. Some choose to relax in our cottage. Others explore something new that's local. Day five usually takes us on a long adventure. We'll get in the van and drive further to see something outside of our main region. This gives us a nice look at other regions nearby. It also adds to the fun adventure. Day six is intentionally left open. We usually find something cool by this time that we might not have realized before the trip began. Or perhaps a guide or a local we met had a recommendation. That's when we take the advice of others to explore something different The final day is usually spent fairly local. It's time for last minute exploration of our area. Sometimes we pack up and make our way back  towards the airport. One or two bonus destinations end up on the final day. 17:17 - WHAT MAKES A CELTIC INVASION VACATION DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TOURS? I like to stress that Celtic Invasion Vacations are not tours. They are vacations. I want my Invaders to feel relaxed and happy by the end of the trip. Not exhausted, like I was on my first two trips to Ireland. You should be energized and excited for the next Celtic Invasion experience. 17:36 - HOW MANY PEOPLE JOIN THE INVASION? The number can vary. But I usually aim for between 8-12 invaders. Too many people and I start having trouble finding restaurants to eat at. 17:55 - WHAT PERSONAL PAPERS ARE NEEDED FOR TRAVELING ON A CELTIC INVASION VACATION? You DO need a passport. It's usually good to get your passport at least 90 days out. I would suggest applying for one a minimum of six months before you depart. But there are some expedited services that can get them sooner. Just plan ahead. You do NOT need a visa. You don't need an international drivers license either. In fact, your regular driver's license is fine if you plan to drive in Europe with any car company. Make sure you bring that at the very least. But of course, driving on the Invasion is usually done by me. Since the pandemic, you will need a vaccination card. Invasions are like family vacations. We want to take care of our fellow invaders. So your COVID vaccination card is essential for my trip and a lot of European travel. 18:45 - HOW MUCH DO CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS COST? That varies year to year. It starts at about $2800 for the land part of the trip, for each person on the trip. It does not cover the cost of air travel. You handle your own airline tickets. Your fee covers your housing for a full week. That's for a shared room, either a double if you're a couple or two singles. Depending on our housing, it may cost extra to get a single room to yourself. Your fee covers a breakfast every day and dinner at least five times. Often I cover more than that. Sometimes it works well to make lunches if we're not planning to be near restaurants. So I happily pay for lunch supplies if we need them. But in general, you are responsible for your own lunch. You can have what you like for breakfast each morning. Some days we have a full breakfast with eggs, bacon, yogurt, fruit, cheese, or whatever you want. Grocery shopping usually happens on the first day. So whatever you need, we can probably find it. Other days, if we want to get going early, then we will have a Continental Breakfast with just breads, cheese, yogurt or fruit. And yes, there's coffee. Every morning. And tea too. I need my coffee! I cook dinner at least 2 days during the week. We have my world famous secret pasta meal. And then there's the Celtic Invasion specialty... Prince Charlie... Secret. It's a recipe we picked up years ago and is now a tradition on the Invasions. There may be more than two meals. But of course, we like to eat out too. The toughest thing about dining on the Celtic Invasions is finding a place to eat. If the group is under nine people. That's usually not too difficult. But if we have more than that, it can be a challenge. I plan ahead for that. Because who doesn't like to eat out in Europe!?!?! I consider that a big part of the experience. 20:38 - IS THERE MUSIC? At least twice a week, we spend the evening relaxing at our cottage with dinner... and music. I am, of course, host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. But I'm also a musician. I play Celtic music with a sci fi drinking song twist. I call it Sci F'Irish music. You can hear my music through my website at celtfather.net. I plan to play for at least an hour. But a lot of it depends on you and how excited you are to hear some music. If we're really lucky, you might bring an instrument too. Then we can have an Irish session with songs and tunes afterward. And if we're really fortunate, I will find a musician or bring in a musician to come play for us. That's frequently difficult to pull off.  But when it happens. It's absolutely amazing! 21:27 - WHEN DOES OUR DAY BEGIN AND END? Breakfast is usually around 7:30 or 8 AM with a departure time of 8:30-9 AM. We don't usually do too much in the evening. Since Irish sessions usually don't begin until 9 PM, it's not something we usually attend outside of our cottage. But if it's something you want to do, we might be able to make it happen. 22:29 - HOW OLD IS TOO OLD? HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG? I have had people ages 18 on into their 70s on my Celtic Invasion Vacations. I'd say the vast majority are in their 40s, 50s and 60s. But I don't really think much about it because I adjust each trip to who's on it. In 2019, the younger group hiked up Skellig Michael while the less physically able landed on the Greater Blaskett Island by boat. The physically active walk, hike and run ahead if they so desire. Those who aren't, take it at their own speed. The Isle of Skye was one of the few places we went where it was better to be physically active. There's a lot of hiking on that island. But ye know, I don't think anyone's vacation fun was hindered by their physical activity. As for younger folks, I typically don't prefer to have young kids on the trip. I know the challenges associated with that. But I'm willing to consider it as long as the you feel the kids are up to getting up and going. One lady asked about a teenager. I think I might be open to a teenager who is a bit more independent but still willing to follow the rules. 23:48 - HOW DO WE TRAVEL? Typically we travel in a van. These are usually large nine-seaters with lots of luggage space. Sometimes we will add a second van or a car to carry extra Invaders. Speaking of luggage, we do have limited space. I find one suitcase per person is plenty, plus a carry on. You typically don't need more. There's usually laundry facilities too. So you can always wash something extra. There's a whole bunch of videos on YouTube where you can learn how to travel light. If you truly need an extra suitcase, that's fine. But your experience is so much better when you travel light. 24:32 - HOW DO YOU SIGN UP? The first step is for me to open up the Invasion to the public. You see, former Invaders get first dibs. Once it's public, here's what you do. First, email an application form to me. Second, send me a check for your deposit. That reserves your spot on the Invasion within 2 weeks of emailing your application form. Finally, just send me your final payment before the deadline and you're golden. Speaking of your final payment, you are welcome to break it up into multiple payments if you don't want to or can't pay all at once. I'm happy to work with you to make the trip happen. 25:05 - HOW DO I CANCEL IF I NEED TO? First off, there is a $400 non-refundable deposit. Though there is a caveat for the "non-refundable" part. If I change the dates, you can get a refund. If you can find someone to take your spot, or someone willing takes your spot, then you can get a refund. However, if you are sick and turned away by an airline or country, I can't offer a refund. Typically, 30-60 days before the trip, once I start paying for things, like our housing, vans, tour guides, whatever, I can no longer offer a refund. That usually starts about the time of the Celtic Invasion deadline. I'm not a corporation though. So there may be flexibility. My goal here is to have people "sign up" and then not drop a month later as happened on my very first Celtic Invasion. If you wanna go, make a commitment with a non-refundable deposit. 25:54 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS – CLOSING REMARKS All in all, Celtic Invasion Vacations are about happily experiencing the fun culture, history, and legends of one small but magical location. I hope you'll consider joining me on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Sign up at CelticInvasion.com so you don't miss out on this incredible adventure! And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. 26:20 - STAR OF COUNTY DOWN PLACEHOLDER Let's finish up with a recording of “Star of the County Down”. This was released on show #255 ConJuration: From Ren Fest to Sci Fi Conventions. You can download this song as an MP3 when you join my Gunn Runners on Patreon. 26:45 - “Star of the County Down” by Marc Gunn also from How America Saved Irish Music 30:24 - CLOSING What are you doing while listening to Pub Stories? I'd love your thoughts and feedback. So take a picture of yourself or where you are or what one of these stories reminds you of. Post it on social media. Use the hashtag #pubstories so I can find it and share your story. Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, edited by Mitchell Petersen with graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. You can subscribe and listen to the regular show wherever you find podcasts. You can also subscribe to my mailing list. You will get regular updates of new music, podcasts, special offers, and you'll enjoy more stories behind several of my most-popular songs. And of course, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories #countymayo #thegothardsisters

Recorded last week while in the Wicklow Mountains   www.ko-fi.com/workshedpod  

Irland ist grün - kein Wunder also, dass Gartenfreunde auf der Insel voll auf Ihre Kosten kommen. Wir haben die schönsten Gärten einmal zusammengetragen. Dabei dürfen spannende Geschichten und skurrile Eigenheiten nicht fehlen.https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/landscapes/irelands-gardens/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/walled-gardens/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/big-houses-seven-to-see/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/landscapes/gardens-of-irelands-ancient-east/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/irelands-historic-houses-quiz/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/gardens-of-ireland-quiz/Große und pompöse Gärten gegenüber den vielen kleinen, liebevoll angelegten GärtenZahlreiche Garden Trails über das Land verteilthttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mount-stewarthttps://powerscourt.com/https://www.bantryhouse.com/the-garden.htmlhttps://garinishisland.ie/Botanic gardens – kostenfrei zu besuchen, toll angelegthttps://visitbelfast.com/partners/botanic-gardens/https://botanicgardens.ie/https://westcorkgardentrail.com/https://birrcastle.com/https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/https://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/#gs.u6g0iohttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/things-to-do/attractions/kylemore-abbey/http://www.mountushergardens.ie/https://irishnationalstud.ie/attraction/gardens/http://dillongarden.com/https://glenarmcastle.com/explore-the-garden/https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/https://montaltoestate.com/Die wichtigsten Gartenschauen vom hohen Frühjahr bis in den Sommer: Die Schau aller Gartenshows ist Bloom im Phoenix Park in Dublin. Ebenso populär ist die Garden Show Ireland in den Antrim Castle Gardens in Nordirland. Und für die Namen aller Rosen steht die Belfaster Rose Week im Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in Belfast

We are heading to Florida in April's story to talk about the murder of Terry Lee King.  Amy tells us if there was a serial killer(s) in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland in the late 80s to 90s.   We missed you last week!!

Mit Episode 4 von Irish Whiskey News Deutschland starten Neil von Irish-Whiskey-Blog.de und WhiskyJason in das neue Jahr. Schwerpunkt-Thema in diesem Monat ist die Geschichte der neuen Powerscourt Distillery aus den Wicklow Mountains und ihren Fercullen Whiskeys. Dabei beleuchten wir insbesondere die Rolle des ehemaligen Master Distillers Noel Sweeney. Außerdem stellen wir Neuabfüllungen vor und berichten über die spannendsten News der letzten Wochen.

In ‘The Wicklow Round', radio producer Ciarán Ryan meets with and follows a number of runners who have taken on The Wicklow Round, a grueling 110km+ self-navigated challenge to 26 summits in the Wicklow Mountains. The documentary charts the origins of the ‘round' back to the early part of this century, meeting some of the pioneers involved in setting the route and those who took it on first. The Wicklow Round gives a taste of what awaits in the Irish mountain running community, with plenty of mud, sweat and tears (to borrow from the title of contributor Moire O'Sullivan's book on the round) along the way. The documentary was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, through the television licence fee.

An hour outside of Dublin, the scenic Wicklow Mountains and surrounding towns have developed a dark reputation. Inexplicable disappearances and unsolved murders have plagued the area for four decades, prompting the creation of a special task force to investigate whether the cases were the work of a serial killer.  International Infamy is presented by audiochuck.Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter:  @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllc International Infamy is hosted by Ashley Flowers.Instagram: @ashleyflowersTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieTwitter: @Ash_FlowersFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF

An hour outside of Dublin, the scenic Wicklow Mountains and surrounding towns have developed a dark reputation. Inexplicable disappearances and unsolved murders have plagued the area for four decades, prompting the creation of a special task force to investigate whether the cases were the work of a serial killer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the summer of 2017, body parts were discovered strewn across the scenic landscape of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. Gardai began a wide-scale search and a murder investigation. But only days later a man presented himself at a south Dublin Garda station, confessing to the murder of his 61 year old mother in law, Patricia O'Connor. But was he telling the whole story?  ********* Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit  crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me) ********** Check out our featured podcast How The Yes Was Won. Listen HERE or check out their website howtheyeswaswon.com #repealed ********** With thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Theme Music: Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: Cathal McMahon, Robin Schiller and Conor Feehan, “Wicklow mountains murder victim named locally and remembered as 'loving grandmother'” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/wicklow-mountains-murder-victim-named-locally-and-remembered-as-loving-grandmother-35825348.html (14 June 2017) “Woman whose remains were found in Wicklow mountains reported missing on June 2” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/woman-whose-remains-were-found-in-wicklow-mountains-reported-missing-on-june-2-35826611.html (14 June 2017) Conor Lally, Conor Gallagher and Jack Power, “Gardai believe woman was killed due to long-running dispute” in The Irish Times  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-believe-woman-was-killed-due-to-long-running-dispute-1.3120069 (15 June 2017) Sean Dunne, “'It was self-defence': Man charged in Wicklow body case” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/it-was-self-defence-man-charged-in-wicklow-body-case-1.3120687 (15 June 2017) Robin Schiller, “Neighbours recall victim Patricia as a 'quiet, polite woman'” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/neighbours-recall-victim-patricia-as-a-quiet-polite-woman-35828219.html (15 June 2017) Robin Schiller and Cathal McMahon, “Wicklow Mountains killing suspect made admissions to gardai day before arrest – but was released” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/wicklow-mountains-killing-suspect-made-admissions-to-gardai-day-before-arrest-but-was-released-35828215.html (15 June 2017) Cathal McMahon, “Man charged in connection with the murder of Wicklow mountains victim Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/man-charged-in-connection-with-the-murder-of-wicklow-mountains-victim-patricia-oconnor-35829219.html (15 June 2017) Eimear Cotter, “'It was self-defence' – man appears in court charged with the murder of Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/it-was-self-defence-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-the-murder-of-patricia-oconnor-35829639.html (15 June 2017) “Wicklow shock after gruesome killing” in The Wicklow People https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/wicklow-shock-after-gruesome-killing-35848357.html (24 June 2017) Conor Feehan, “Funeral takes place for mother whose remains were found on mountains” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/funeral-takes-place-for-mother-whose-remains-found-on-mountains-35983113.html (31 July 2017) Ronan McGreevey, “Three arrested over killing of Dublin grandmother” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/three-arrested-over-killing-of-dublin-grandmother-1.3207716 (2 September 2017) Louise Kelly, “Three arrested in connection with murder of Dublin grandmother Patricia O'Connor:” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/three-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-dublin-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-36093726.html (2 September 2017) “Gardai release three held over Patricia O'Connor killing” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-release-three-held-over-patricia-o-connor-killing-1.3208302 (3 September 2017) “Three questioned over murder of dismembered grandmother released without charge” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/three-questioned-over-murder-of-dismembered-grandmother-released-without-charge-36095820.html (3 September 2017) “Three questioned over murder of dismembered grandmother released without charge” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/three-questioned-over-murder-of-dismembered-grandmother-released-without-charge-36095820.html (3 September 2017) Emer Sugrue, “Man (40) arrested in relation to Patricia O'Connor murder” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/man-40-arrested-in-relation-to-patricia-o-connor-murder-1.3234230 (26 September 2017) “Gardai make another arrest in relation to murder of grandmother Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-make-another-arrest-in-relation-to-murder-of-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-36169287.html (26 September 2017) “Trial date for murder accused” in The Wicklow Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/trial-date-for-murder-accused-36422396.html (23 December 2017) Tom Tuite, “Man sent forward for trial over death of Dublin grandmother” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/man-sent-forward-for-trial-over-death-of-dublin-grandmother-1.3319205 (7 December 2017) Ken Foy and Conor Feehan, “Garda divers search for 'weapon' used in gruesome dismemberment of Dublin grandmother” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/garda-divers-search-for-weapon-used-in-gruesome-dismemberment-of-dublin-grandmother-36453084.html (2 January 2018) Eimear Cotter, “Four people charged with impeding investigation into murder of grandmother Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/four-people-charged-with-impeding-investigation-into-murder-of-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-37433951.html (18 October 2018) “Four charged with impeding investigation of Patricia O'Connor's murder” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/four-charged-with-impeding-investigation-of-patricia-o-connor-s-murder-1.3667925 (18 October 2018) “Four charged with impeding investigation” in The Bray Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/four-charged-with-impeding-investigation-37450765.html (27 October 2018) “Date for murder trial is vacated” in The Wicklow Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/date-for-murder-trial-is-vacated-37475596.html (3 November 2018) Alison O'Riordan, “Dublin woman's body dismembered and found in nice locations, court told” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/dublin-woman-s-body-dismembered-and-found-in-nine-locations-court-told-1.4141002 (15 January 2020) Alison O'Riordan, “Man denies murder of woman whose remains found scattered in Wicklow” in The Irish Times 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This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Donal O'Gallachoir, Co-Owner & US National Brand Manager at Ireland's Glendalough Distillery, in County Wicklow, just south of Dublin. Founded by five friends, including Donal, with a mutual love of Irish whiskey and Irish lore, the distillery is located in a narrow glacial valley—"Glendalough" is Irish for "the valley of two lakes"—in the Wicklow Mountains, the historical and spiritual home of the legendary St. Kevin, whose image graces each and every bottle of award-winning whiskey, gin, and poitín it produces. After the interview, let your taste buds run wild as Chef Louise Leonard discusses pairing Glendalough's Seven-Year Single Malt finished in Porter casks with a whiskey- and beer-fortified Venison Hunter's Stew topped with a Sorrel Chimichurri. St. Kevin approved! Please visit spiritsofwhiskey.com for full show notes, past episodes, and coming attractions! WACJ ad Music- HillbillyBed Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spirits-of-whiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spirits-of-whiskey/support

Discover what makes Ireland a top-tier adventure destination and get an insider view of its top regions for walking and cycling, including the rugged West Coast, the unique Midwest and its majestic Wicklow Mountains. Beyond the stunning scenery, Ireland itself is basically an open-air museum, with thousands of years of history at your fingertips while you explore its great outdoors. Get inspired as we divulge the best hiking trails and cycle tours that are a must add to your Ireland adventure bucket list.   Guest Profile: This episode, we tap into the relatively undiscovered gem of Ireland with Maurice Whelan, founder of Irish adventure tour operator, Ireland Walk Hike Bike. For over 25 years, the team at Ireland Walk Hike and Bike has invited visitors to experience “the real Ireland,” introducing them to the endless possibilities that exist when it comes to exploring this incredible destination by bike and on foot. Check out a full list of Ireland Walk Hike and Bike tours at 10Adventures , and get inspired for your own adventure on this fascinating island.

In this episode, I chat with Cormac Lynch, a Mountain Leader who has been hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering for over 25 years.  He is a highly skilled member of the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and owner of Fia Mountaineering. Click HERE for Accessible Transcript We discuss his experiences growing up in Wicklow Town with a sense of adventure through reading and exploring his childhood playground that consisted of the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea.  We talk about the book he is writing around his personal odyssey '32 Summits with 32 Friends' about his experiences climbing the highest mountain in every county in Ireland, each one with a different friend.  He tells us that early on in the project, while standing in a 4,000 year old passage grave listening to whispers of history echoing down through time, he came to realise that this project wasn't about him, but about commemorating those who have gone before us, relationships with those in our lives today, and connections with the landscape in which we live and how we engage with one another. He talks about bringing your ‘A' game… and how the quality of informal learning is just as important as the quality of formal learning and translating informal learning experiences into valuable life skills is vital.  He reminds us that when people give you well-meaning advice, you need to remember that it isn't instruction and you can't necessarily take the advice of strangers at face value. He also explains that a teacher just being good at their subject is not enough, they have to be good at teaching as well, and why curriculum and instruction is so important, because you have an incredible responsibility to NOT get it wrong. We discuss how variety, and pursuing something with a little more bite in your professional worklife is not a bad thing at all. He attests from his own experience that valuable lifelong learning is gained through what he calls a ‘module' career and how important volunteering is in not only a personal capacity but in a professional one as well.  I encourage you to listen and learn. You can find out more about Fia Mountaineering here: http://fiamountaineering.ie https://www.instagram.com/fiamountaineering/

On episode 38, Julie & Art take a day trip from Dublin Ireland to the nearby Wicklow Mountains. We conclude our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.   Planning Your Dublin Itinerary Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists.  The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity. Travel Resources We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip.  The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit.  We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip. This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city.  It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.  The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste Hundreds of evocative photos Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs 10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland This episode completes our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We share our experiences with an overview of a day trip from the Irish capital to the Wicklow mountains. On this journey, we made stops at a few notable places including Lough Tay (aka Guinness Lake) and the Glendalough Monastic City.   Visit Dublin Ireland We hope this episode inspires you to consider this great European city for your future travels.   Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit. Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?      The Places Where We Go Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaceswherewego Twitter: https://twitter.com/theplaceswhere1 YouTube: Visit Our Channel for Videos and Podcasts Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com We'll see you at the places where we go. Julie & Art

Valerie Hayes, spokesperson for Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue team, appeals to the public to obey the 5km rule and not break restrictions to venture into the mountains.

Dublin - IrelandDublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on a bay on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey, it lies within the province of Leinster. It is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, a part of the Wicklow Mountains range. It has an urban area population of 1,173,179, while the population of the Dublin Region (formerly County Dublin) as of 2016 was 1,347,359. The population of the Greater Dublin Area was 1,904,806 per the 2016 census.There is archaeological debate regarding precisely where Dublin was established by the Gaels in or before the 7th century AD. Later expanded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin, the city became Ireland's principal settlement following the Norman invasion. The city expanded rapidly from the 17th century and was briefly the second largest city in the British Empire before the Acts of Union in 1800. Following the partition of Ireland in 1922, Dublin became the capital of the Irish Free State, later renamed Ireland.Dublin is a historical and contemporary centre for education, the arts, administration and industry. As of 2018 the city was listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as a global city, with a ranking of "Alpha −", which places it amongst the top thirty cities in the world.This Episode contains the Hometown Murder Cases of:The Phoenix Park Murders were the fatal stabbings of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Thomas Henry Burke in Phoenix Park in Dublin on 6 May 1882. Cavendish was the newly appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, and Burke was the Permanent Undersecretary, the most senior Irish civil servant. The assassination was carried out by members of the rebel group Irish National Invincibles, a more radical breakaway from the Irish Republican Brotherhood.Elaine O'Hara (17 March 1976 – c. 22 August 2012) was an Irish childcare worker who was murdered in August 2012 by architect Graham Dwyer. She was last seen alive at a public park in Shanganagh, Dublin, Ireland, on 22 August. The remains of her body were discovered on Killakee Mountain, south of Dublin, in September 2013. The investigation of her disappearance and later of her death was widely reported. The 2015 trial and conviction of Dwyer led to the circulation of evidence concerning O'Hara's and Dwyer's involvement in the BDSM sexual subculture. The evidence of Dwyer's sadistic sexual practices led to the murder being called one of the most shocking crimes in Irish history.Linda and Charlotte Mulhall (also called the Scissor Sisters by the media) are sisters from Dublin, Ireland, known for having killed and dismembered their mother's boyfriend, Farah Swaleh Noor, in March 2005. Noor was killed with a Stanley knife wielded by Charlotte and struck with a hammer by Linda following a confrontation with the sisters and their mother, Kathleen Mulhall. His head and penis were sliced off and the rest of his corpse dismembered by the women and dumped in Dublin's Royal Canal where a piece of leg still wearing a sock was spotted floating near Croke Park ten days later.

The ancient graveyard of Preban is situated in the southern foothills of the Wicklow Mountains near the picteuresque town of Tinahely. While its history stretches back over 1,000 years, it fell into severe disrepair through the later 20th century. In 2010 local residents in the Preban Graveyard Committee set about cleaning up the cemetery. In the course of their work they discovered incredible stories stretching back thousands of years. In this podcast series, made with Damian Shiels, host of the Forgotten Irish Podcast, you will hear this remarkable history. In this episode, the first of seven, Damian and myself meet the local community and get a sense of this remarkable place and its rich history.This episode is the first of seven in 'Stories from a Living Graveyard’. The series will be released daily as part of Heritage Week 2020.Sound by Jason LooneySpecial thanks to Yvonne Whitty, the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Coucil & Preban Graveyard Committee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join me as I travel to Dublin, we drive across to Galway and back and then take a train through the Wicklow Mountains to Aughrim and then off to Carlow and back to Dublin. I feel in love with Ireland and the people. I will return one day.

Sheep BETTER farm participant Patrick Dunne who farms in the Wicklow Mountains joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast. Patrick describes his farming system and how it has changed over the past number of years from the original 300 ewe Cheviot hill flock that were run essentially as a lowland system to his current 500 ewe flock split between a lowland and hill system. One of the drivers behind this change was to reduce costs in hill system by increasing the time these ewes spend on the hill. Patrick discusses a strict culling and selection procedure to select a more suitable ewe for the flock. The change in system has also allowed him to increase overall numbers and operate a higher output lowland flock which he discusses in more detail. Patrick talks us through how he managed the flock during the prolonged dry spell which caused grass growth rates to drop significantly on the farm and the planned management strategy for the coming weeks for both systems. For more episodes and information visit the OviCast show page: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/

In a joyful celebration of 20 years spent walking on air, Clare Balding digs deep into the exhilarating archives of Ramblings to share the best moments from her favourite walks. This week's highlights showcase the diverse landscape that Clare has explored since the series began. From the Sands of Forvie in Aberdeenshire to the Wicklow Mountains in the Republic of Ireland via a moonlit night walk across the South Downs to the unique landscape of Alderney. Please scroll down to the 'Related Links' box to click through to the programmes featured today. Producer: Karen Gregor

*Dept of Heritage Culture and the Gaeltacht slam illegal blazes as "morally reprehensible." *Illegal fire setting reported to Dept. of Agriculture with a view to witholding payments from those responsible. *Drugs and cash seized in Greystones.

Conversations & Coffee Podcast Ross speaks with Ger Redmond. Hosted by Ross Fagan, featuring a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics. In this episode we speak to Ger Redmond, a native of Dublin's Darndale who got involved in drugs and gangland criminality in his younger years, is trying to re-establish himself after jail. He was in Mountjoy Prison for two years from 2014. Redmond's father and grandfather had been to prison before him. "I remember having a moment at a friend's funeral where I felt I needed to change my whole generation around and started building my life and inspiring my own family," he says. Redmond, who tweets using the hashtag #prisontopro, has trained as an IronMan professional, despite being unable to swim until recent times. He is also a running coach, but such work can be sporadic and seasonal. Now, Redmond hopes to get a taxi licence so that he can work flexibly around his wife Pauline, who plans to train as a midwife, and provide for their kids Ciara, Keeva, Hayley, Kellie and Ross. However, he has been refused a taxi licence plate time and time again, even after applying through the courts. Ger Redmond has also taken part in RTE's programme - SPECIAL FORCES: ULTIMATE HELL WEEK The twenty-four recruits (18 men and 6 women) are bussed to a remote military base deep in the Wicklow Mountains. This is where they meet the DS staff for the first time, who give them a short, sharp blast of what they can expect all week. The recruits, who for eight days will have no contact with the outside world, are left in no doubt this will be an experience like no other. The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is one of the toughest, best-trained Special Forces units in the world. They are on standby 24 hours a day, either to deploy overseas or to react to any serious domestic criminal or terrorist threat. This constant high level of preparedness means there training and skills are benchmarked against other elite Special Forces units across the world including the SAS and the Navy Seals. We hope you enjoy episode #49 of the podcast.

Conversations & Coffee Podcast Ross speaks with Ger Redmond. Hosted by Ross Fagan, featuring a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics. In this episode we speak to Ger Redmond, a native of Dublin's Darndale who got involved in drugs and gangland criminality in his younger years, is trying to re-establish himself after jail. He was in Mountjoy Prison for two years from 2014. Redmond's father and grandfather had been to prison before him. "I remember having a moment at a friend's funeral where I felt I needed to change my whole generation around and started building my life and inspiring my own family," he says. Redmond, who tweets using the hashtag #prisontopro, has trained as an IronMan professional, despite being unable to swim until recent times. He is also a running coach, but such work can be sporadic and seasonal. Now, Redmond hopes to get a taxi licence so that he can work flexibly around his wife Pauline, who plans to train as a midwife, and provide for their kids Ciara, Keeva, Hayley, Kellie and Ross. However, he has been refused a taxi licence plate time and time again, even after applying through the courts. Ger Redmond has also taken part in RTE's programme - SPECIAL FORCES: ULTIMATE HELL WEEK The twenty-four recruits (18 men and 6 women) are bussed to a remote military base deep in the Wicklow Mountains. This is where they meet the DS staff for the first time, who give them a short, sharp blast of what they can expect all week. The recruits, who for eight days will have no contact with the outside world, are left in no doubt this will be an experience like no other. The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is one of the toughest, best-trained Special Forces units in the world. They are on standby 24 hours a day, either to deploy overseas or to react to any serious domestic criminal or terrorist threat. This constant high level of preparedness means there training and skills are benchmarked against other elite Special Forces units across the world including the SAS and the Navy Seals. We hope you enjoy episode #49 of the podcast.

In this episode I catch up with Irish International Ultra Trail Runner & North Face athlete, Paddy O'Leary.  Paddy was home for the screening of his movie Ag Teacht Abhaile / Coming Home which focuses on the Irish Trail Running Community.  The movie uses his successful attempt at a Fastest Known Time #fkt for the Wicklow Round as a backdrop to the story. We talk about Paddy's transition from a competitive Lacrosse player to Ultra Trail Runner and how he only really discovered his true passion for the Irish trails while living in San Francisco. The Wicklow Round is a long-distance hill running  challenge in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland.  The route follows a proscribed 100-kilometre circuit of 26 mountains, which must be completed in a fixed order, that total over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft) of elevation; there is some flexibility on route-choices between peaks.  Rounds completed outside of a cut-off time of 24-hours are not generally recorded.  Irish ultra-runners Joe Lalor and Brian Bell are credited with the creation of the Round. www.imra.ie You can follow Paddy on Instagram @poleary87 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/johnoregan777/message

Carla has a published book, Contagious Love which is all about codependency. Not only is it super helpful for codependents, but Carla's story is also inspirational and therapeutic. My friend and editor have talked about the blanket of sadness on grueling runs. I see Carla's book as a blanket of therapeutic love.  Her father was abusive and it set the tone for childhood. As a 3-year-old hiding from her dad under the bed so he would not hurt her. It paved the way for her to be in codependent relationships where she was never fully living for herself. She used outside validation for worth, and believed if she was liked and needed, she was worthy. She felt broken and that she needed to be fixed so she tried to fix others. Ultimately, this cost her her happiness, peace of mind and serenity.  The reality check came blaring at 24 years old. Sort of the way your dog looks at you when it wants to eat breakfast. She was in an abusive relationship and was tired of living a life of self-doubt, unworthiness and not being enough. She saw two paths shining brightly: continue living a lonely life of unworthiness or live fearlessly with self-love and purpose.  She embarked upon a solo trip 5,000 miles away to gain clarity, with thoughts that were like a game of tug of war. Her mind wanted her to take the familiar road even if it was dangerous, but her gut roared against it.  Sitting in the Wicklow Mountains a small voice told her that she would be ok and to leave this relationship. In that moment she said out loud, “Carla you are too valuable and you can no longer do this to yourself”. Through trusting in the universe that she was not alone in this journey, she chose the path of self-love and purpose. Today she lives the life of the confident warrior: unstoppable, unapologetic, and in full control of her own happiness.  Website: https://iamcarlaromo.com/ (https://iamcarlaromo.com/) FB & Instagram: @iamcarlaromo IN HER WORDS: I'm a certified dating & relationship coach, author, and speaker. I help women who feel stuck and stagnant build purpose and confidence in their break-ups, dating life & relationships. Basically, I'm your love-life cheerleader, here to watch you win at love at any stage in your relationship. I've watched my clients get married, get over their ex/heartbreak, fall in love, get back in the dating world, and save their marriage. Nothing is off-limits – from debunking the fear of “never finding love again” to effective communication saving your relationship. Anything that has to do with your heart (AKA love-life)…I'm your girl! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-naked-podcaster/message Support this podcast

In the first episode of Lost in Your 20s, the guys have a few beers, while chatting about good times at the University of Guelph, inadvertent racism, Justin Trudeau’s brownface, some stories of bar fights they got into when they were younger, and accidentally stumbling upon a brothel when trying to find a Chinese buffet. They discuss what it was like to move from Canada to Ireland and they wrap it up by smoking a joint, and Max tells of how he picked some magic mushrooms in the Wicklow Mountains.

March 26, 1993. Dublin, Ireland. 26-year old Annie McCarrick, an American-born citizen living in Ireland, leaves her apartment to travel to the Wicklow Mountains, but never returns. Even though Annie is allegedly seen in a pub that night with an unidentified man, no trace of her is ever found. Over the course of the next five years, eight other women – 39-year old Eva Brennan, 22-year old Imelda Keenan, 21-year old Jo Jo Dullard, 17-year old Ciara Breen, 25-year old Fiona Pender, 19-year old Fiona Sinnott and 18-year old Deirdre Jacob – would vanish within a triangularly-shaped radius surrounding Dublin. This leads to speculation that some or all of the disappearances might be connected and the area becomes known as “Ireland's Vanishing Triangle”. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we travel overseas to explore eight separate unsolved missing persons cases. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland%27s_Vanishing_Triangle https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/irelands-vanishing-triangle-missing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_McCarrick http://charleyproject.org/case/annie-bridget-mccarrick “Missing: The Unsolved Cases of Ireland's Missing Women and Children” by Barry Cummins “Missing, Presumed” by Alan Bailey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Murphy_(criminal) “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

March 26, 1993. Dublin, Ireland. 26-year old Annie McCarrick, an American-born citizen living in Ireland, leaves her apartment to travel to the Wicklow Mountains, but never returns. Even though Annie is allegedly seen in a pub that night with an unidentified man, no trace of her is ever found. Over the course of the next five years, eight other women – 39-year old Eva Brennan, 22-year old Imelda Keenan, 21-year old Jo Jo Dullard, 17-year old Ciara Breen, 25-year old Fiona Pender, 19-year old Fiona Sinnott and 18-year old Deirdre Jacob - would vanish within a triangularly-shaped radius surrounding Dublin. This leads to speculation that some or all of the disappearances might be connected and the area becomes known as “Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle”. On this week’s episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we travel overseas to explore eight separate unsolved missing persons cases. Special thanks to listener Dara Mahon for providing the opening narration for this episode. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland%27s_Vanishing_Triangle https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/irelands-vanishing-triangle-missing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_McCarrick http://charleyproject.org/case/annie-bridget-mccarrick "Missing: The Unsolved Cases of Ireland's Missing Women and Children" by Barry Cummins "Missing, Presumed" by Alan Bailey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Murphy_(criminal) “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

The Wicklow Mountains are beautiful & a must see when in Ireland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kathleen-smith/message

Women have been disappearing from, or ending up found dead in, the Wicklow Mountains for over 30 years. In this bonus episode we look at a man that is suspected to have committed some of these abductions and murders,  look back on a number of unsolved rape and murder cases in the 80's, and bring the story right up-to-date with that latest unfortunate woman to have been killed and dumped in what is called "the vanishing triangle". So, what the heck is going on in the Wicklow Mountains? Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mensreapod/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/MensReaPod) ! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! If you would like to support the podcast, head on over to Patreon.com (https://www.patreon.com/MensReaPod) This week's featured Podcast Promo is the amazing and horrifying Murderous Minors: Killer Kids (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/murderous-minors-killer-kids/id1328036628) . Don't forget to check them out!  Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sources: Sarah McInerney, Where No One Can Hear You Scream: murder and assault in the Wicklow Mountains (Dublin: Gill & McMillan, 2008) Purchase here (https://www.amazon.com/Where-One-Can-Hear-Scream/dp/0717143570)   “5 years for rape, kidnapping and murder attempt” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/15-years-for-rape-kidnapping-and-murder-attempt-1.307441 (https://www.irishtimes.com/news/15-years-for-rape-kidnapping-and-murder-attempt-1.30744112)   (12 May 2001)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Murphy_(criminal)   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland%27s_Vanishing_Triangle  “How two men `lamping' probably saved a woman from being killed” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/how-two-men-lamping-probably-saved-a-woman-from-being-killed-1.307440 (12 May 2001)  “Have gardaí found the secret lair of Larry Murphy?” in Joe.ie   https://www.joe.ie/uncategorized/have-gardai-found-the-secret-lair-of-larry-murphy-30971 (2012)  John Meagher, “The vanishing Triangle that still holds its darkest secrets” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-vanishing-triangle-that-still-holds-its-darkest-secrets-30875331.html (4 Jan 2015)  Ken Foy “A vicious rape in the wood – and links to three missing women” in The Evening Herald https://www.herald.ie/news/a-vicious-rape-in-woods-and-links-to-three-missing-women-28961578.html (28 Nov 2012)  Stephen McDermott, Five unresolved Dublin murders you may not have heard about” from Dublinlive.ie https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/five-unresolved-dublin-murders-you-12849515.amp (6 April 2017)  Maeve Sheehan, “ Jastine Valdez murder: When innocence collided with evil on a quiet country road” in Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/jastine-valdez-murder-when-innocence-collided-with-evil-on-a-quiet-country-road-36950255.html (27 May 2018)  Kathy Armstrong, “Jastine Valdez murder: Gardai search for a series of items including Nike runners, iPad and reading glasses” in Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/jastine-valdez-murder-gardai-search-for-a-series-of-items-including-nike-runners-ipad-and-reading-glasses-36955762.html (28 May 2018)    Trevor Quinn, “Parents of tragic student Jastine Valdez may leave over horrific murder in Co Wicklow” in The Irish Mirror https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/parents-tragic-student-jastine-valdez-12609034 (28 May 2018)    Garreth MacNamee, “Abductor and murderer: Gardai trying to unravel the mystery left by Mark Hennessy” in thejournal.ie http://www.thejournal.ie/jastine-valdez-mark-hennessy-4029739-May2018/ (27 May 2018)  Anita McSorley, “Who is Mark Hennessy? Builder and dad-of-two suspected of abducting and murdering tragic Jastine Valdez” in Dublinlive.ie https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/mark-hennessy-wicklow-14690536 (22 May 2018)  Ken Foy, “Family 'stunned' by secret life of Jastine Valdez killer Mark Hennessy” in Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/family-stunned-by-secret-life-of-jastine-valdez-killer-mark-hennessy-36947404.html (25 June 2018)  Miles Goslett, “BEAST OF BRAY Did married Jastine killer Mark Hennessy brutally murder ten more women who disappeared in are dubbed the 'vanishing triangle' in Ireland?” in The Sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6442391/mark-hennessy-linked-to-ten-more-murders-in-ireland/ (4 June 2018)  Paul Williams, “Serial killer suspect Murphy teams up with double rapist” in The Irish Independent https://amp.independent.ie/irish-news/serial-killer-suspect-murphy-teams-up-with-double-rapist-28941267.html (29 Nov 2012)  Emma McMenamy and Laura Lyne “Notorious convicted rapist Larry Murphy is back in Dublin, it's been claimed” in Dublinlive.ie https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/notorious-convicted-rapist-larry-murphy-12433576.amp (10 Jan 2017)  Jim Cusack, “The murder mile of the mountains: did focus on DJ leave killer at large?” in The Irish Independent https://amp.independent.ie/irish-news/the-murder-mile-of-the-mountains-did-focus-on-dj-leave-killer-at-large-26813594.html (22 January 2012)  Stephen Breen, “'Person of Interest' Missing Deirdre Jacob's dad tells how cops are probing 'murder case' with evil rapist Larry Murphy facing being charged with killing” in The Irish Sun https://www.thesun.ie/news/4033325/deirdre-jacob-murder-case-larry-murphy/ (28 April 2019)    Maeve Sheehan, “ 'Significant' new leads in Deirdre Jacob murder probe” in the Irish Independent  https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/significant-new-leads-in-deirdre-jacob-murder-probe-37392123.html (7 October 2018)    Niall O'Connor, “Gardai travel to UK to quiz chief suspect  Larry Murphy in connection with disappearance of Deirdre Jacob” https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/gardai-travel-uk-quiz-chief-13565188 (10 November 2018)    Conor McCrave, “Family of missing Deirdre Jacobs to issue fresh appeal for information” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/family-of-missing-deirdre-jacobs-to-issue-fresh-appeal-for-information-37722784.html (17 January 2019)   Barry Cummins, “20 Years Missing: In Search for Deirdre Jacobs” from RTE.ie https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/0116/1023587-retracing-deirdre-jacobs-last-journey/ (17 January 2019)    Connor Lally & Jack Power, “Deirdre Jacob murder: Gardai focusing on a chief suspect” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/deirdre-jacob-murder-garda%C3%AD-focusing-on-a-chief-suspect-1.3595773 (14 August 2018)    Garda Commissioners Since 1922: https://www.garda.ie/en/About-Us/Our-History/Garda-Commissioners-since-1922/  Senan Hogan, “Deirdre Jacobs case: Gardai nearly ready to send file on chief suspect Larry Murphy to DPP” in Kildare Now https://www.kildarenow.com/news/news/415554/deirdre-jacob-case-gardai-nearly-ready-to-send-file-on-chief-suspect-larry-murphy-to-dpp.html (29 April 2019) 

Everything from unholy doggos to the windy coast of Ireland to outlaw dirt track racing...Get a sneak preview of Season 2 in this trailer.

So, when I went to Ireland, I didn't take the right clothing, shoes, or basically anything. I did no research and paid for it. But the view at the top was SOOO worth it.

My guest today, Bryan Fennell, is the Rural Recreation Officer for County Wicklow Partnership. He loves the adventures, and works to promote activities, in the wilds of Co. Wicklow. In this episode we talk about opportunities to experience the great outdoors in County Wicklow. Of course, I had to touch on the subject of the natural environment and the need to protect it. We also talk about deer stalking in the Wicklow Mountains and, on a separate note, the sometimes difficult relationship between sportsmen and ecologists. http://www.wicklowpartnership.ie/

Our final reason in our Scenery theme. Next week, we start into a four-part theme based around Ireland’s History of Emigration. Here’s the movie I was talking about, based loosely on the life of Martin Cahill: Ordinary Decent Criminal. The last time I watched it was pre-Game-of-Thrones so I didn’t realize Stannis Baratheon was in it. Also, Kevin Spacey’s accent… Victoria’s Way – Caitlin’s Freaky Fact for the week A blog post Joe wrote on the Highest (and oldest) pubs in Ireland That video from (possibly) the highest pub in Ireland. Think Farmer Fran from The Waterboy…  Caitlin egg conch Irish – Tá mé cailín as baile beag ar an iargúil Phoenetic – Thaw may colleen oss boll-ya be-ug air on ear-ghoul Translation – I am a girl from a small town in the middle of nowhere   Tour for the ReasonMalin Head to Donegal (Wild Atlantic Way) Coastal adventure along the most rugged section of the Wild Atlantic Way 6 Day self-drive tour of the west coast of Ireland. Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation. Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Today, the long forgotten ruins of the medieval fortress and town of Castlekevin, are situated in a remote valley in the Wicklow mountains. In the early 14th century this was the epicentre of a ferocious struggle between Gaelic Irish and Norman Colonists in the Wicklow Mountains. This podcast charts the long and bloody battle for survival at Castlekevin when the surrounding region became a warzone.Support the show at Patreon.com/irishpodcast Join me on a tour - Dublinfaminetour.ie  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Environmentalist and well-known broadcaster Eanna Ni Lamhna takes Clare into the fabulous walking country of the Wicklow Mountains. She's a mine of information on many subjects and keeps Clare entertained as they climb - to be rewarded by a view of the lakes of Glendalough.

Clare Balding continues her series of wildlife walks with a visit to the Irish Coast. Today it's "Ramblings reunited", as she is joined again by Irish naturalist and broadcaster Eanna Ni Lamhna and her husband John Harding. Clare Balding last walked with her on a 'holiday hike' in the Wicklow mountains in September 2002. Today expert naturalist and broadcaster Eanna, takes her on a beautiful tour of the diverse wildlife havens of her home city, Dublin. They dig for lugworms and talk Ulysses in Sandymount strand. They discover the unlikely winter stopover of flocks of thousands of Brent geese - Fontenoy Football Club (the geese have a taste for the well mown turf!) On they walk to Ringsend Nature Reserve. In this a wonderful elevated wooded area, built on reclaimed builders rubble, they find a haven for linnets, goldfinches, blackbirds, wrens, curlews and egrets in the surrounded by wonderful views of the Dublin mountains and city spires. As they walk, they revisit their walk, conversations and friendship built in the rainy Wicklow Mountains ten years ago, and explore how much their lives, and their walks, have changed since Clare's last visit.

Part 3 - the final part - in a mini series which began December 10th as Peter Donegan and The #SodShow teamed up with Gelert and Millets of Mary Street to take five people and record the journey in audio as we hiked, trekked and wild camped overnight, without tents, in The Wicklow Mountains. More info: http://blog.doneganlandscaping.com/2012/01/13/the-sodshow-wild-camping-friday-january-13th-2012/

Part 2 - in a mini series which began December 10th as Peter Donegan and The #SodShow teamed up with Gelert and Millets of Mary Street to take five people and record the journey in audio as we hiked, trekked and wild camped overnight, without tents, in The Wicklow Mountains. More info: http://blog.doneganlandscaping.com/2012/01/05/the-sodshow-friday-january-6th-2012-dublins-gardening-radio-podcast/

Part 1 in a mini series which began December 10th as Peter Donegan and The SodShow teamed up with Gelert and Millets Mary Street to take five people and record the journey in audio as we hiked, trekked and wild camped overnight, without tents, in The Wicklow Mountains. More info: http://blog.doneganlandscaping.com/2011/12/22/the-sodshow-friday-23rd-december-dublin-garden-radio-podcast/

Ten miles south of Dublin, Ireland's Wicklow Mountains offer nature lovers some of Ireland's richest scenery and refuge from the hustle and bustle of big-city travel. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Ten miles south of Dublin, Ireland's Wicklow Mountains offer nature lovers some of Ireland's richest scenery and refuge from the hustle and bustle of big-city travel. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

We present the second half of our conversation with Peter and Kemberlee from All Ireland Travel (see show notes from Episode 12). B&B Vouchers Vouchers for accommodation at B&Bs (and sometimes hotels) are often part of vacation packages for travel in Ireland, or they may be sometimes be purchased separately. We have never used vouchers on any of our trips to Ireland. We neither condone nor condemn their use. You really have to decide for yourself if you think they would work well for your travel plans. How do you make that decision? Take a look at some of the following sites for more information. On this site, Michele Erdvig (an Ireland Expert from IrelandYes.com) gives readers an interesting take on when she thinks B&B vouchers may or may not be a good value for travel in Ireland. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ireland-144/2009/2/B-B-Vouchers-Ireland.htm Read this article for a good look at the pros and cons of the vouchers. http://www.dochara.com/save/save-on-accommodation/bed-breakfast-vouchers/ Peter and Kemberlee's favorite places to visit in Ireland: Killarney Countryside Killarney National Park http://www.killarneynationalpark.ie/ The Gap of Dunloe Here, we will make appropriate use of the wonderful descriptions Kemberlee and Peter have placed on their website of places of interest in Ireland. http://www.all-ireland.com/attractions/munster/kerry/gapofdunloe.htm#brandon Here is a general description of the Gap of Dunloe. http://www.irishtourism.com/attractions-ireland/gap-of-dunloe_155224-attraction.htm And the following description of the Gap comes from the Planet Ware website (www.planetware.com). “The western part of the Killarney National Park extends from the Upper Lake to the southwest shore of the Lower Lake by way of Purple Mount (2,698ft/822m) and its northern foothills. This range of hills is separated from Macgillicuddy's Reeks to the west by the rocky defile known as the Gap of Dunloe, best reached from the R562, which follows the north side of the Lower Lake. From the road to the Gap, which goes off on the left just after the golf courses, can be seen Dunloe Castle, set amid trees, and a group of ogham stones (National Monument). It is customary to drive as far as Kate Kearney's Cottage, but from there the climb to the pass (some 2.5mi/4km) is usually continued in a jaunting car, on a pony or on foot. There are five little lakes, fed by a rapid mountain stream. The highest of these is Serpent Lake, into which St Patrick is said to have consigned all the snakes he expelled form Ireland. The mighty rocks bearing the marks of glacial action which flank the gorge give an excellent echo. From the top of the pass (784ft/239m) there are superb views of hills, valleys and lakes in the varied shades of green, yellow and brown presented by the vegetation and the red sandstone rocks.” This little gem is one visitor's description of the walk through the Gap. It's a very wonderful description of most of the walk. We say “most of the walk” because the family in the story didn't walk all the way through the Gap to the Black Valley side. It's a shame that many people don't get all the way through, too, because we really thought that last mile and a half were probably the most beautiful and serene of the whole walk. (Unless you pay them extra, the jaunting cars don't go further than the third lake in the gap, and there's still a couple of miles of gorgeous valley to be experienced from there!) http://www.irelandforvisitors.com/articles/the_gap.htm A thorough description (with photos) of how many tourists make the trek through the Gap of Dunloe and back to Killarney Town each day: http://www.lakehotel.com/Gap_of_dunloe.htm The Black Valley On our visit to Killarney National Park this year, we were determined to walk the Gap of Dunloe, and (thanks to confirmation from Peter and Kemberlee) we decided to start our walk at the Gap Head on the Black Valley end of the Gap. We did this because we had heard stories about how crowded it can get at the other end of the gap where most people begin their journey. We parked next to a little church in the Black Valley and made our way up the switchbacks in the road leading up into the gap. When we arrived at the other end of the gap, we had a lovely lunch at Kate Kearney's Cottage and, as it had begun to rain in earnest, we decided to hire a jaunting car to take us up to the third lake (which is generally as far as they go before they turn around and head back). From there, we continued walking through the rest of the gap and back to our car in the Black Valley. The road down into the Black Valley is not a drive for the faint of heart or the inexperienced driver, but the rewards are well worth it, if you can stomach the narrow, bumpy roads. At the bottom of the drive, you can either turn right toward Lord Brandon's Cottage or left toward the Gap of Dunloe. The drive to Lord Brandon's Cottage is really beautiful (and the road has been repaved beginning at the point where it enters Killarney National Park property) and worth a look! You could park your car at the small lot near the gates at Six Arch Bridge and walk the extra 2 or 3 km to the Gap of Dunloe, and we considered doing that, but decided against it. We were very glad that we didn't have to walk the extra distance at the end of our day, as we were water-logged (despite the proper gear and apparel) and VERY tired from fighting against the wind the last couple of miles! On a fairly nice day, though, it might not have been too bad. We'll never know… Muckross House and Gardens http://www.muckross-house.ie/ We have, admittedly, never visited Muckross House, but it looks to be a lovely period house that has been very well maintained and furnished. We would like to stop in during one of our future trips. Gougane Barra You might not recognize this name at first, but many of you may have seen photos of the fairly well-known oratory of St. Finbarr, which is located on an island in Gougane Barra Forest Park. http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/?id=53&rec_site=88 http://www.gougane.cork2020.com/ We were quite heartbroken that, due to the late hour of the day when we passed by, we were unable to make the detour to visit. The park also contains the source of the mighty River Lee (which eventually travels downhill to Cork City and out into Cork Harbour). We will be back to visit Gougane Barra! Dublin City Just about everyone who visits Ireland will spend some amount of time in Dublin City. There are many, many worthwhile things to see and do in the city, but you won't need a car. For this reason, we generally suggest to our listeners that they visit Dublin either at the beginning of their stay or at the end of their stay (before they pick up a rental car or after they've dropped it off). It's very easy to get to and from Dublin Airport to the city center, and driving in Dublin is, in some ways, more painful than driving in New York City! An informative website to visit, as one might guess, is http://www.dublin.ie/, where you can plan out your itinerary. Be sure to make note of any festivals or special events that might affect where you can and cannot go. Below are a couple of the bus companies that provide the hop-on/hop-off tours of the city, as was mentioned in the podcast. http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/  (Dublin Bus Tour) http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/pdf/tours_08.pdf (Here's where you can download the PDF flyer for the Dublin Bus Tours) http://www.irishcitytours.com/hop_citydublin.htm (Irish Sightseeing Tours - the red and yellow buses) You can also book day tours by bus from Dublin City out to places like the Wicklow Mountains and Malahide and Brú na Bóinne. The Antrim Coast As we have mentioned in previous podcasts, we have not made it into Northern Ireland yet. We would like to make a special trip of 2-3 weeks, in order to give the region the attention it deserves. http://www.northantrim.com/ The following site includes information about Glenarriff, a favorite area that Kemberlee mentions in the interview. http://www.causewaycoastandglens.com/ (Causeway Coast and Glens) The Beara Peninsula (and West County Cork) If you would like general information about the peninsula, consult the following website: http://www.bearatourism.com/ The Beara Way is popular walking route located on the Beara Peninsula. The length of the complete walk is apparently difficult to estimate. Some information indicates the walk is 115 miles, while others maintain that is over 130 miles. In all fairness, there are several splinter routes that go off the main route, so the distance you would go would probably be determined by the number of those splinter routes you explore. Even if you don't get out of your car and walk at all (which would be a real shame, because you'll miss a lot of really interesting sites), the Beara Peninsula offers beautiful landscapes and vistas along the main ring road, and you'll not generally find the number of people and vehicles that you would find on, say, the Ring of Kerry right next door! Dingle Peninsula A good site for information about your trip to the Dingle Peninsula. http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/ Dingle is also less crowded than the Ring of Kerry, generally, but there are many historical/archaeological sites of interest. As the Wikitravel website describes the area: “The landscape is wild and beautiful from the eastern spine of the peninsula in the steep Slieve Mish (mountain of phantoms) to the western end where the land breaks into a scattering of uninhabited and dramatic islands and cliffs and beaches alternate around the coast. Dingle town (An Daingean) is small enough to walk and big enough to be lively.” http://wikitravel.org/en/Dingle_Peninsula North Clare Doolin “Doolin is a small fishing village on the west coast of Ireland, often referred to as the capital of Irish traditional music.” – this is the description on the Doolin website: http://www.doolinireland.net/. For further information on Doolin and its environs, refer to: http://www.doolin-tourism.com/ The Burren The Burren is basically a geological region of County Clare. http://www.burrenpage.com/ Wikipedia describes it this way:  Its “rolling hills are composed of limestone pavements with crisscrossing cracks known as "grikes", leaving isolated rocks called "clints". The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side by side, due to the unusual environment. The blue flower of the Spring Gentian, an alpine plant, is used as a symbol for the area by the tourist board. Burren's many limestone cliffs, particularly the sea-cliffs at Ailladie, are popular with rock-climbers. For potholers (spelunkers), there are a number of charted caves in the area.” The Burren Centre in Kilfenora is a great place to start your visit to the Burren region. You can view an informative video about the Burren and walk through the exhibition area where you'll get an understanding of how the Burren came to be and what life on the Burren has been like for animals, plants, and man. http://www.theburrencentre.ie/ This is one of our favorite pages about the Burren: http://www.burrenbeo.com/ Derry City, Northern Ireland You may still hear Derry referred to as Londonderry, but most locals simply refer to the city as Derry. Derry has a long and, sometimes, unsettled history. But its turbulent history is always interesting. http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/http://www.derryvisitor.com/ Here is a brief history of Derry (up to the 1920s). http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukider01.htm A Wikipedia article examines more of Derry's history and geography. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry Carrickfergus, County Antrim Dobbins Castle (a.k.a. D'Aubins Castle or Dobbins Inn Hotel) A little of the history of the hotel and its ghost(s) can be found at the All Ireland Travel website: http://www.all-ireland.com/accommodations/ulster/antrim/dobbinsinnhotel.htm Glenariff, County Antrim Glenariff, sometimes called the “Queen of the Glens,” is one the famous Glens of Antrim. It is the largest of the glens and was shaped, as were the others, by glaciers during the Ice Age. One of the most popular places to visit in this beautiful glen is the forest park: http://www.irelandholidays.net/English/Activities/Glenariff/Forestpark.htm We hope you enjoyed listening in on our afternoon conversation in Inchigeela. We'll meet you again down the road!

We talk briefly about Belvelly Castle, mentioned in an earlier episode about Cobh. Then we talk about our trip to Powerscourt. *Please note: We are not specifically endorsing any of the websites, companies, tourist sites or products that we list in our show notes. We are simply providing links to things we have mentioned in our podcast. You need to do your own research when deciding upon a product or service provider to find out which one best suits your individual needs and desires. Belvelly Castle Link Real Estate Listing for Belvelly Castle: http://www.myhome.ie/residential/search/brochure/belvelly-castle-fota-cork-city-outer/YAYJY363002 Powerscourt Main Website http://www.powerscourt.ie/ County Wicklow General Information http://www.visitwicklow.ie/ Town of Enniskerry Website http://www.enniskerry.ie/ Bus Eireann Day Tours Information http://www.buseireann.ie/bubble.php?id=174 Dublin Bus Tour (that includes Powerscourt) http://www.dublinbus.ie/sightseeing/southCoast.aspx Grayline Bus Company (with trips to the Wicklow Mountains and Powerscourt available from Dublin) http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/europe/ireland.go?mode=activities&cd=&cat=Show%20All%20Tours&index=1&itemcount=6 Travel Toe Tour Company http://www.traveltoe.com/product_info.php/products_id/2641