Hello, My name is Mairéad and I am the new Far and Wild administrator. I am an avid lover of all things outdoors and a trainee Mountain Leader. I am happiest when hiking, exploring a forest, dipping in a lake or waterfall or getting sandy toes. Equally, after all of the above, you will probably…
Category Archives: watersports
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Jun
Jun
Sweet Summer Outdoors This past 2 to 3 weeks have seen the outdoor activity season in Ireland begin. The summer weather has been sweet!.. and brought our countryside to life. With everything in full bloom, we are approaching mid-summer with pre-made tan-lines! It’s not hard to get out, and into the good weather. Recently, we…
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May
May
Swell Times.. This week our staff were asked to work with 2 local primary schools. The thought of 50 young kids descending on our base in St Columb’s Park House was a bit daunting but soon we had them cooking bread, finding leaves, navigating and playing outdoor games like no-one’s business. A week working with…
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Jun
Jun
Bring on the Night: kayaking experiences in Ireland after dark Not long now ’til our next Moonlight Paddle! On June 9th we dip our toes again into the night air and see what we can find. As the summer begins, the evenings stretch and the wonders of twilight erupt. We love night kayaking- and the…