Ireland Wild Escapes

15/10/2026

Some trails lead somewhere. The best ones lead you back to yourself.
The Wicklow Mountains, just south of Dublin, are the green heart of Ireland's Ancient East and the largest unbroken upland in the country. Walk the gentle lakeshore loops at Glendalough, where St Kevin's monastery has stood since the 6th century, follow the boardwalk up through the pines at Ballinastoe with the resin thick in the air, or take on Lugnaquilla, the highest peak in Leinster at 925 metres. Watch for sika deer on the slopes and ravens over the tops. Autumn's a fine time for it, the bracken copper, the crowds gone, the light long and low. We offer private tours to Glendalough in Wicklow, as well as Powers Court Estate - irelandwildescapes.ie/experiences/wicklow-powerscourt-glendalough-day-tour-from-dublin-guided/
Come and take the pace right down. Start the conversation - [email protected]

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14/10/2026

Before books, before television, Ireland had the fire and the voice.
The keeper of it was the seanchaí (say "shan-a-key"), the traditional storyteller, and really the memory of a whole community. A good one carried the genealogies, the legends tied to local hills and rivers, and the great old tales of Fionn mac Cumhaill and Cú Chulainn, all held word for word in the head. They travelled house to house, welcome wherever they went, with a seat by the fire as payment. Much of Europe let that slip. Ireland held on to it, especially in the Gaeltacht, and you'll still hear it today at a kitchen table or the quiet end of a pub.
https://www.connemarawildescapes.ie/old-traditional-irish-storytelling-tales-from-connemara-galway-private-group-guided
Some things are better heard than read. Find out more by emailing us at [email protected]


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13/10/2026

The original jack-o'-lantern was a turnip, hollowed out, carved with a frightening face and lit with a candle to keep wandering spirits away on Samhain night. It's named for Stingy Jack, who tricked the Devil, was turned away from Heaven and Hell both, and left to roam the dark with an ember inside a turnip. There's one from around 1850 in the National Museum of Ireland, and it's far scarier than any pumpkin. The pumpkin came later, brought in by Irish emigrants in America who found it easier to carve, before the whole idea sailed back home.
Halloween was ours first. Come and spend it where it started.



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11/10/2026

Limestone landscapes that feel otherworldly.
Cliffs that take your breath away.
Wildflowers, sheep, winding roads, and warm Irish welcomes.
Discover the Burren and Cliffs of Moher - where culture, nature, and adventure come together in one unforgettable journey.
Bring your friends, share the moments, and taste the traditions along the way.
Get in touch with us today to plan your trip - [email protected]



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08/10/2026

Discover the hidden beauty of Maumean in the Inagh Valley on this private guided walking tour with one of our amazing local guides.
This ancient pilgrim walk reveals a tiny chapel, mass altar and the Stations of the Cross scattered roughly around this rocky, boggy site. Surrounded by rugged mountains, peaceful valleys, and timeless landscapes, this is a journey into the wild spiritual heart of Ireland you’ll never forget.



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07/10/2026

The hills go copper and gold, the light drops low and warm across the afternoons, and the summer crowds are long gone. Highs sit around 11 to 15°C, cooler than September but grand for walking, and the evenings close in fast. Sunset slips back to around half six, and at the end of the month, on the 25th, the clocks go back an hour and it's dark not long after teatime.
Come prepared. October is one of our wettest months, so a waterproof jacket you trust and proper boots earn their place. Bring an umbrella if you like, though I'll warn you now: out on the west coast the wind tends to have its own opinions about umbrellas.
Then again, a shower here rarely lasts. Wait ten minutes and you'll often get the rainbow to go with it.
Planning an autumn trip? Start the conversation with us.



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06/10/2026

A traditional Galway Ho**er in all her glory! The road west runs out at Lettermullen, in the Gaeltacht heart of South Connemara. That's where you board a Galway Ho**er: black hull sealed in tar, built from native oak, a single mast carrying three sails. These boats carried turf across Galway Bay for generations. Experience a unique Connemara tradition. Now it's just you, the skipper and the bay. No crowds, the wind in the sails. Start the conversation with us at irelandwildescapes.ie
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30/09/2026

The light softens, the hills turn russet and gold, and everything quietens down after the summer. Cool, easy days, empty roads, long still evenings. It's the calm before Halloween, which we can fairly claim to have started ourselves, back when it was Samhain. A good few weeks yet to slow right down before things get spooky.
Come take the pace down a notch. Start the conversation at [email protected]


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29/09/2026

Everyone's seen Riverdance. Far fewer have stood in a room in Ireland and tried it themselves. Irish dancing looks impossible: back straight, arms pinned to the sides, feet going like the clappers underneath. Then someone breaks it down step by step and you surprise yourself, especially once the hard shoes go on. Our version is private: just you or your group and our expert dance teacher for 60/90 minutes. No stage, no audience. A few reels, a bit of a céilí, and a step or two you can actually keep. One for the bucket list. Start the conversation and email us at [email protected]



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27/09/2026

Ireland consistently ranks in the top five most peaceful countries in the world. That's the sort of thing you read in a report. It's not the part you notice when you're here. What you notice is smaller: a road with no traffic on it, a pub where the fire's lit and nobody's rushing you out, the quiet that comes down over a place in the evening. You can slow down here without looking over your shoulder.
Come and take the pace down a notch.

Start the conversation with us at irelandwildescapes.ie.


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