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The Most Exciting Thing you have ever done -Kyle Farningham Interview

The most exciting thing you’ve ever done, people hate that question, I hate that question. We hate it because our answer is usually not that exciting and it forces us to admit that. That does not apply to Kyle Farningham. No, his answer made me smile, “The most exciting thing I have ever done wouldContinueContinue reading “The Most Exciting Thing you have ever done -Kyle Farningham Interview”

The Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival

I took my place amongst the crowd in George Square Lecture Theatre. I was alone, as usual so I automatically tuned into the casual banter taking place around me. Common themes arose, travel, adventure, kayaking, cycling….. I looked around and unsurprisingly the words matched that of their owners. They all, myself included, had that ruggedContinueContinue reading “The Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival”

A Guide to Achill Island

A guide to Achill Island. The un-commercial version.The thing about Achill Island is that it can either make or break you and it is a fine line between the two. But if you are one of the lucky few who ventures beyond the veil of torrential rain, you are guaranteed to discover a place ofContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Achill Island”

Kitesurfing on Achill Island, Attempt 1

Here is the information that anyone can provide; 120 euro for three hours with the company Pure Magic, on Lake Keel, Achill Island. On the other hand, what I can offer is a descriptive personal experience so as you can make up your mind before you start counting the pennies. It was, in reality, 120ContinueContinue reading “Kitesurfing on Achill Island, Attempt 1”

A trek up Croagh Patrick

If you are a native Irish and are unaware of the status of the mountains that sit on your doorstep, than shame on you, but at least now you know. They are immaculate and grueling and you can find one to scramble up in almost every county. But if you are a native Irish andContinueContinue reading “A trek up Croagh Patrick”

Learning to Longboard

For every normal person a standard helmet would suffice for a first attempt at longboarding, For me, head to toe coverage – hockey goalie style.I was always told the best way to learn is to plunge right in, head first. I was handed the board and told to go, no instructions on how to steer,ContinueContinue reading “Learning to Longboard”

5 Ironman’s in 5 Days

The body is a temple. it can be cared for, it can be abused and in an athletes case it can be pushed to extremes and exhausted, so as on occasion the audience gets to witness crazy yet incredible things. On 8 June 2011, 26 year old former army member Ian Walsh, will attempt toContinueContinue reading “5 Ironman’s in 5 Days”

Falvey’s Everest Adventure’s

Pat Falvey is one seriously brave Cork man, his feats in the realms of exploring are both intimidating and awe-inspiring. The man has climbed Everest four times, summited twice and he is the only person in the world to have conquered the world’s seven summits twice. Then he traversed Greenland (first Irish team) in 2006,ContinueContinue reading “Falvey’s Everest Adventure’s”