# hiking

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February 2023

# Fiona Lavelle

Tributes paid to Irish woman who died while hiking in western Australia

Fiona Lavelle, a paramedic, was originally from Co Mayo.

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Feb 24th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# Lucky Escape

British, American tourists narrowly escape avalanche while hiking in Kyrgyzstan

The group had just reached the peak of their trek when a cloud of snow came rushing down the cliffside.

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Jul 11th 2022, 3:11 PM

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# Esther Dingley

Human remains found in the Pyrenees confirmed as being from missing British hiker

Just one bone has been located so the details of what happened remain unknown.

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Jul 30th 2021, 4:01 PM

# Rescues

Gardaí can now issue €100 on-the-spot fines to those breaching Covid laws

A rescue spokesperson said it is “impossible to socially distance while carrying a stretcher”.

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Jan 11th 2021, 7:56 PM

# Rescue

Injured hiker rescued from mountain in the Burren

The man was airlifted to hospital.

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Jan 1st 2020, 6:30 PM

# Glen of Imaal

'People go to the hills to clear their heads': Mountain rescue volunteers ready for calls over Christmas

It can be a lovely time to get out into nature, rescue volunteers just ask that people are sensible when they do.

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Dec 22nd 2019, 6:00 PM

# large wave

Five people, including seven-year-old girl, killed in flash flood in Corsica

The dead include a father and his young daughter.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 5:51 PM

# the long walk home

From Austria to Armagh - this Irishman is trekking 2,500km across Europe for dementia

Eamonn Donnelly and his friend Sepp Tieber are currently making their way across England.

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Aug 12th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Gay Pride

Journeys with TheJournal.ie: Ireland's oldest gay sports club encourages people to get Out and About

A community group that was a safe space for gay people in 1980s Ireland is the third winner of our Irish Rail free trips partnership.

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Oct 14th 2016, 6:46 PM

# the long way round

This Omani student loved Ireland so much he just walked around the entire island

Ammar Albadi will finish in front of the GPO this evening.

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Aug 16th 2016, 5:04 PM

# Lawsuit

Walker who fell and cut her knee while hiking Wicklow Way wins €40k in damages

The judgement will have serious repercussions for Ireland’s national parks.

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Apr 15th 2016, 10:54 PM

# wicklow way

The €40k hiking damages judgement will be appealed as hillwalkers fight back

Mountaineering Ireland says personal responsibility is important.

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Apr 15th 2016, 10:49 PM

# mother nature

Want to head outdoors this weekend? Here are some hiking and biking trails

Explore the great outdoors this Easter.

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Mar 25th 2016, 12:00 PM

# the road to damascus

Notorious accountant on trial for stealing $9 million before living in the woods for years

How a late-night TV viewer brought Jim Hammes’ long hike to an end.

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Sep 27th 2015, 7:30 AM

# the sun's out

Want to get active this weekend? Here are some top hiking and biking trails

Unleash your inner hiker.

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Apr 4th 2015, 10:04 AM

# great outdoors

Four great Irish hikes you should get out and enjoy while it's still cold out

Wrap up and get out.

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Jan 26th 2015, 7:00 AM

# Cold as ice

Watch two hikers walk out on an amazingly clear frozen lake

We’re walking in the aaaaaiiiiirrrr…

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Dec 10th 2014, 8:44 PM

# Out and about

Want to discover something new over the summer? These apps will help you out

With the days longer and the summer events season getting into full swing, there are a number of apps and services which will help take you off the beaten track.

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May 18th 2014, 10:45 AM

# wicklow way challenge

The men battling blisters and 'nonsense' to complete the 130km Wicklow Way hike in 48 hours

John Murphy and Chris Flood are planning to hike the whole way from Dublin to Clonegal in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

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May 18th 2014, 10:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: I became a long-distance walker at 70 and have now covered thousands of miles

After my wife died of cancer in 2007, I wanted to raise much-needed funds for Cancer Treatment and Research. This summer, I will walk in support of European peace.

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May 5th 2014, 7:00 AM

# walk it off

Hidden Ireland: Where to get in your St Stephen's Day walk

Archaeologist Neil Jackman picks fascinating sites nationwide for a stroll today.

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Dec 26th 2013, 9:15 AM

# missing walker

Search resumes for missing walker in Mayo

The 38-year-old has been missing on Mweelrea mountain since yesterday.

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Oct 31st 2013, 9:21 AM

# fight at a height

'Terrifying' brawl between climbers on Everest

Sherpas had advised Europeans not to climb a new “undisclosed” route, but eyewitness says climbers ignored request.

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Apr 29th 2013, 12:23 PM

# mountain safety

Your smartphone won’t keep you safe on mountain hikes

If you’re heading out on a hike, take a good old-fashioned compass and map with you.

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Mar 5th 2013, 6:40 AM

# celebrations

5 alternative sixth year holiday ideas

Leaving Certificate students have worked hard, now where are they going to play hard? Here are some less than ordinary sixth year holiday destinations.

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Aug 12th 2012, 6:00 PM

# Mayo

Three casualties from Croagh Patrick pilgrimage

An elderly woman, a teenage boy and a man received medical attention after attempting to climb the mountain as part of the annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage.

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Jul 29th 2012, 5:48 PM