In the top right corner of Co. Louth, in Ireland’s Ancient East, lies the Cooley Peninsula. It’s relatively small area, but perfect for trail runners as it’s criss-crossed with trails and not crossed by any more roads than a runner needs to give them a good selection of routes and…
Earlier this year, Kristin from Decathlon got in touch again asking if TrailRunningIreland.com would be happy to run another promotional campaign. This time, she asked what would be the essential gear that trail runners would need in Ireland. After a bit of consideration, we shortlisted three pieces of gear that we…
The Irish Mountain Running Association’s popular Maurice Mullins Ultra and Trail took place Saturday March 25th. I was delighted to be one of the over 400 athletes who took part in the race, aptly renamed in honour of its original director, the late Maurice Mullins. The long course was 51k…
By Kevin Duffy Looking for a trail with a bit of variety, I looked to the local knowledge of my partner. I’ll ask her more often, ‘cos she steered us just right for a lovely 15k around Carlingford in Co. Louth. Parking in the town, we took a sea-level path…
Our friends at Soul Running have invited us to go to Italy to participate at the Magraid event, and it is Alicia Christofi-Walshe who will be going to run the race on our behalf. The Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Tourist Office and Soul Running Italy are organising a press…
The Great Sugarloaf in Wicklow is an iconic landmark around the Dublin area. The Sugarloaf is visible all the way from Dublin Airport. This is tough and steep climb especially the last section that will have you go on all four to reach the summit and enjoy views! the recently opened…
South Leisnter Trail Runners is an informal trail running group that regularly meet and organises trail running outings around South Leinster (Waterford, Kilkenny/ Carlow). Anyone interested in trail running in the South Leinster Region is welcome to come along for some great off road trails, long distance waymarked routes, mountains and…
The objective of Trail Kids is about getting kids outdoors, moving and having a great time through trail running. Kids are exposed to trail running via a number of different ways, beginner workshops, school days out, birthday parties, weekly training sessions and advanced weekend training for more specialised trail and mountain…
” Mud, Sweat & Runners is a Trail Running Group that welcomes trail runners of all abilities from beginners to ultra marathon runners. This is a casual running group with no fees, and no commitments. The group gives the opportunity for like minded runners to meet up and run together, whether it is…
Route proposed by Fred Verdier – Jan 3rd 2017 WARNING: This route is on the open mountain and contains road and river crossings. Much of the route is unmarked with little or no trail to follow. Appropriate experience, skills and equipment are required. Starting from Glendalough’s Monastic site, the route…
