Get Ireland Walking Podcast

Ruth Whelan (Hillwalking Development Officer, Mountaineering Ireland)

In this episode, Linda Sankey chats with Ruth Whelan, the Hillwalking Development Officer from Mountaineering Ireland.  They talk about favourite walks, walking achievements and accessing the hills safely. Ruth's new Happy Hiking campaign is also discussed - it is a really valuable resource for new hikers. For more information on hillwalking check out Mountaineering Ireland. 

Nordic Fitness Ireland

Dylan sits down with Joanne & Tony Burke from Nordic Fitness Ireland to talk about the benefits of Nordic walking, their experiences in delivering Nordic walking programmes and much more. To find out more about Nordic Fitness Ireland visit:

 

https://nordicfitnessireland.com

 

 

www.getirelandwalking.ie

Carol Coad (Wicklow Rural Recreation Officer)

We are delighted to share our conversation with Carol Coad. Carol, a Rural Recreation Officer in Wicklow, sits down with Dylan to talk about the roles and responsibilities of Rural Recreation Officers, access rules and regulations, the Walks Scheme, the Wicklow Way and much more.

Find more information about Carol and the trails in Wicklow at https://www.facebook.com/WicklowTrails/

 

https://www.getirelandwalking.ie

Introduction to The Get Ireland Walking Podcast

Get Ireland Walking are a national initiative with the vision of maximising the amount of people walking regularly on the island of Ireland. 

 

This short episode aims to give an overview of the podcast and the types of guests we hope to have on.

 

Get Ireland Walking are supported by Sport Ireland, Mountaineering Ireland and Healthy Ireland. 

 

https://www.getirelandwalking.ie