Dipping Your Toes in Trail Running
A beginners guide to trail running…
Granite Peaks Ultra 2025: A Legendary Clash in the Mourne Mountains
{read the review and then pop into the comments to guess your top 3 in the 50k and 80k} In the Mourne Mountains, or Beanna Boirche, where granite peaks claw at the sky and ancient myths whisper through the valleys, an epic battle looms on May 25, 2025. The Northern…
Community and Courage: The Heart of the Beara Way Ultra in West Cork
The 2025 Beara Way Ultra (May 16-17) in Castletownbere saw runners tackle rugged Beara Peninsula trails. Lonan O’Farrell and Dee O’Gorman won the grueling 161km race. With 146 participants across three distances, vibrant community support, and a heatwave, it was a thrilling test of endurance.
The Waterville Trail Running Festival: Why the Kerry Race is World-Class !
Last weekend, the Waterville Trail Running Festival (WTF) took place on the Iveragh Peninsula, and it’s no exaggeration to say it’s fast becoming a crown jewel of trail running—not just in Ireland, but in the Europe. Move over, Augusta golfers; Waterville’s trails are going to steal the spotlight.
Running Saved Her Life: The Unbreakable Spirit of Lisa Byrne
There are many inspiring runners in Ireland, each carving their own path through sweat, determination, and sheer heart. Last year, at EcoTrail Wicklow, I had the privilege of bumping into a woman I’d admired online for ages—a beacon of positivity and resilience, someone you can’t help but want to meet.…
Breaking Boundaries: The Women Shaping Irish Trail Running
pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and inspiring a new generation. On the other, the sport still grapples with equitable participation, particularly in ultra-distance events.
Fast Packing The Wicklow Way – Itinerary
In September 2024, videographer and YouTuber Jeff Pelletier and influencer Audrée Lafreniere came to Wicklow to “fast pack” the Wicklow Way over three days. They covered more than 100km with approximately 3,500m of climbing. This trip was organised by Wicklow County Council with the support of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism…
TrailRunningIreland.com is Here—Bigger, Bolder, and Ready to Inspire!
Get ready, because TrailRunningIreland.com is reigniting with fresh energy, passion, and a powerhouse team dedicated to celebrating the Irish trail running scene like never before! Eoin Flynn and Rene Borg are doing an amazing job serving the running community with the podcast for the past few years and now this…
TRANS SAHARA MARATHON 2025
Nicola Cleary just got back from Morocco so we asked her to tell us about her experience doing the The Trans Sahara Marathon : The Trans Sahara Marathon is much more than just a race! It is an unforgettable experience in a magical place with phenomenal people and we were…
Slí Mhúscraí Ultra 2025 Race Report
The Slí Mhúscraí Ultra, Ireland’s first ultra of the year, delivered an electrifying start to the 2025 trail racing season. The 72km route, winding through the wild and rugged Cork countryside, saw seasoned ultra runners dusting off the cobwebs and testing their early-season form. With 2,140m of elevation gain and…