A demanding but short hike offering majestic views

The coastal walk around Ardmore village has some stunning surprises, including a shipwreck and the last round tower built in Ireland

A stroll across the Silvermines: merits of mountains hard to miss

A walk under dappled leaves can be cool

Well worth the challenge: this trail, along the Ring of Kerry, has a wealth of contrasting views

Killarney is preparing to give summer a wild mountain and valley welcome with its first walking festival. Gary Quinn took his family along for a preview

An enchanting walk in the Burren, with flowers and wildlife aplenty

Take an easy stroll in scenic Cork surroundings

This trail offers arresting views from Carrauntoohil west to the Blaskets

Absorbing coastal views and a trek to savour

Springtime in the Galtees: a long overdue walk in the snow in Tipperary

Among the ruins: wind-sculpted region has a monastic air

A walk that will set up you up nicely for dinner in Kinsale

Don’t pass on a redemptive journey to Ardmore