Irish Blessing May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Hi Rev, welcome to Ireland I hope the weather is kind to you - I live in Kildare which is the to the east of central Ireland and being of a similar vintage I have gained inspiration for my hiking in Ireland and the UK from your trips. Deepest respect You may seem to be alone on the trail but your god, friends and family are never far away. Take care and enjoy 🙏🚶🚶🚶🙏
Thanks Paul. You live in a very beautiful country. I have thoroughly enjoyed walking the countryside of Ireland. I often say, “When I’m hiking by myself, I’m never alone.”😁
Really enjoyed this my friend, what beautiful landscape and scenery. Must of been semi emotional to walk where your ancestors most likely have. The history of the land goes so incredibly far back.... great job!
Thanks. Around every turn it seems like that there is some historical reminder. Perhaps maybe my ancestors walked in the same steps that I am walking in now.😁
Hi Rev! My husband and I just returned from hiking the Coast to Coast trail in England and the landscape is similar to the Ireland Way. What a beautiful country you're in! I wish you fair weather and lots of wonderful conversations with the Irish. 🍀
Hi Irish Cows.... I thought I heard a response, Hi American Guy! What beautiful landscapes and scenery! Thank you for taking us along, oh, and I love the music as well. When you talked about know one knows that date and time, and then stated today is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it! Carpe Diem Brother. that all hits me right in the heart and soul!
Glad to see your new journey. It is amazing how many shades of green there are in the Irish countryside. Looking forward to the next installment. Safe travels! 🙏
Outstanding! More like watching a movie than TH-cam video. Is this “real time” (September) or did you hike earlier? The scenery is so pastural and green. Nice to see a solo woman hiker. Looks safe and no worries about bears, snakes or other….just sweet 🐑 sheep. You are so right (at the end you spoke about cherishing every day) esp at our age. I applaud you for being out there hiking in another country- what an experience 🥾
@TheHikingRev apparently, doing anything toilet, and certain other interspecies relations ([interactions, ] species dependent), are major triggers for bulls to charge humans. Almost all livestock/ungulates(4-leg, hooves) get spooked by bicycles, but you are not bicycling, nor do you have an external frame pack on.
Kerry is beautiful but only one of the diamonds in Ireland, West Cork, Connemara, Sligo, Donegal, The Mournes, Wicklow, Tipperary and more offer stunning walks. The Camino (pilgrim walks) might interest you too. St. Declan's way, Tóchar Phádraig (St Patricks Way), St Kevins way, St Finbars way, Cnoc an dTobar and Cosán na Naomh all worth doing.
There's a beautiful guide book by Caroline Allen, it contains all the maps, and information on places of cultural and historic interest. There's also some information accommodation. I've walked a few sections of this with Caroline. It's a beautiful walk !
Hi Rev ,been following you on you tube for awhile so welcome to Ireland and enjoy your time here.I,m Irish live in Ireland and hike quite a lot ....Brendan.
I live in Co Kerry Rev has the highest peaks in Ireland not quite as tall by USA standards but very scenic Carrantuohill being the highest.There are of course smaller hikes just as scenic.@@TheHikingRev
Good morning, Rev. What a glorious hike. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. I had heard it was, but now, thanks to you, I can see parts of Ireland for myself. Thanks so much for sharing. Judy from Missouri
It's so nice to virtually hike with you through Ireland! What a dream to be able to do that! I've traveled there once, but to hike the countryside is a whole new level! Thanks for sharing the beauty of this country with us! Which trail app are you using to stay on the right paths/roads? Hope you get the opportunity to engage in many wonderful conversations with the people there! They are amazing!
Hi Rev, really great video you're shooting there. I hope you are able to enjoy some "pub grub", as the Irish call it, at lunchtime. It's usually a grilled cheese sandwich with onions , tomato and ham on slices of sandwich bread with a pickle on the side. Happy Trails!
Thanks for showing me where I'd like to go, albeit not always an easy trail. I loved the views of the countryside. I hope there are lots of trails in your future.
Beautiful Rev! This is a trail I would love to hike someday. My grandmother Moran came over as a teenager from Clew bay County Mayo through Ellis Island.
Wow! Ireland is magical! The vivid greens of the fields, easy to see why it's called the Emerald Isle. I'd gladly road walk in such a lovely place. Happy trekking! 🥾
Thank you for this. First for the majority of video it was great scenery and lovely views. But what got me is the last 30 seconds. Had a bunch of health issues this year and frankly at first thought Id never hike again and then the second issue came and didnt know if Id ever see life again. Im not putting off the trails any more. Work will always be here, Im going to go see the mountains while I can
Hey Ash. I love Ireland. It’s a very beautiful country. I have enjoyed hiking through the countryside and seeing the real beauty of Ireland…it’s people. I have also enjoyed following your PCT hike. You look like you had a lot of fun. 😁
Thanks for your videos. I would appreciate you talking during or post hike about your travel arrangements, accommodations and some of your logistics. Great job!
Great video series so far Rev! Love the editing and beautiful scenery, music is perfect. Andrea and I are looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip!
Howdy Rev! What a trip through Ireland! I can only imagine what Scotland would be like! Hiking the Highlands of Scotland and visiting some of my ancestral homeland would be awesome. Love the Video Rev! See Ya Down the Trail! 🥾
Just came across your channel and subscribed,your pronunciations are spot on so far mo chara(my friend),love the wildness of west cork,looking forward to watching the rest of this,love it ❤
Thanks John. I love the Irish pronunciations and accents. I just want to do them justice. 😁 BTW..I met a local on trail and she said she didn’t know how to pronounce the names of some of the towns as well. 😂
Ha ha lots of them are in irish,i would have trouble myself as well,to my eternal shame im not fluent in my native tongue,but thats for another day,keep up the good work mo chara
Hello Rev I have really enjoyed your videos. Great information! I have watched most of them - just gathering information as I plan to thru-hike the AT in 2026. I'm 51 years old ... so I am little younger than you. Keep it up! I will be following your journey in Ireland. As a Christian, I really appreciate the active relationship that you have with God - it is an encouragement to me. And Roll Tide Roll!!!
Well ... I'm not a thru-hiker yet, but I hope to be. I have done section hiking. BTW, I see you now have a Durston X-Mid Pro 1 from the Zpacks. I got one recently and I love it so far. Hopefully you like yours as well. I really appreciate the time you spend putting your videos together. I have learned a lot from watching them. Plus, I agree with you, part of the reason I enjoy them is because we seem to have a lot in common. :) @@TheHikingRev
Very nice reportage, as always. Beautiful landscapes, like I remember from last years trip. The name "Hungry Hill" seems to stem from the great famine in the 1850's. Moving further towards North you will probably encounter the ruins of several deserted famine houses and villages. Maybe your ancestors have lived in one of those then.
@@TheHikingRev Ireland had a dreadful famine period lasting several years in the 1850-1860's due to a fungus destroying potatoes. Then rural people relied almost exclusively on potatoes as a food source. About one million people starved to death and two million people emigrated to the United States and also to European countries. The Irish population has not fully recovered since then up to today.
crossed Ireland last year northbound from Mt Leinster on the Via Columbani (on the way to Italy). Subbed to revisit the emerald isle. Turns out my route did not even intersect yours once, so I get to see a new side of Ireland. 🙂
What beautiful country! I have to ask about what water filtration method you used, considering all the livestock on the trip. Did you supplement your filtering with purification tablets?
What beautiful and serene scenery. Is there any type of dangerous wildlife in Ireland? Bears, etc..... Thank you for taking us along. I love the music you chose. Indeed Carpe Diem!
There is little threat from the wildlife in Ireland. There's nothing that's going to try to eat you other than mosquitos.There are no snakes - legend has it that St Patrick drove them out. However, you need to make sure that you treat any water as liver fluke can be left behind by the sheep. Also, take care if you're in fields with cows as youngsters can be a bit frisky and cows with young calves can be protective.
Thank you for taking the time to share this! I am so interested in visit my family heritage in Ireland AND hike there. Also, love my Light Heart gear. This is gonna be a hike I will definitely follow. Thanks Rev 😊
You’re welcome. It was fun seeing the reaction from the locals when they heard that my last name was “Callaghan.” I felt like the long, lost prodigal who had just returned home. 😁
Nice. I live in Ireland but am from Scotland. You should check Scotland out for its trails. We have the right to roam there so can camp anywhere the outdoor access code allows. Ivee found camping a bit more problematic in parts of Ireland.
Hi Dear Rev! I love following your adventures… I’m catching up here as I’m just back from a hiking trip too ❤️ Sorry if it’s here someplace…what research/books/guides/sites did you use? Thank you!! Carpe Diem 🙏 Trust the Path -Rain D’Lay
Thanks Rain. Hope you enjoy the journey. I’ll leave a link to the Guide Book that I used to plan my trip. A Guide to Hiking the Ireland Way: Beara-Breifne Way & Ulster Way a.co/d/1DswF3B
Haha, funny about the not mistaking sheep poo for blackberries or frachauns ( blue berries) ! 🐏 isn't Ireland beautiful? I'll get back there one day. I follow Way Out West / Hairy Henry blogs and she rode the Ireland/ Beara Way (in reverse, north to south)on her Irish cob with her Airedale, to raise money for their therapy riding centre in Ballylickey.
I went by there when I went through Ballylickey but they were closed. Yes Ireland is very very beautiful. The Irish people are so lucky to live there.😁
I live here, The Ireland way is a mix of public roads, national park and some private. Land owners are usually very tolerant of walkers as they are usually very respectful
Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Thank you Mike.😁
My man knows what he is doing. That's an experienced man right there. Got his gear all figured out with the weight breakdown. legendary.
Thanks. I’ve been doing it long enough. I should have SOMETHING figured out by now. 😂
Hi Rev, welcome to Ireland I hope the weather is kind to you - I live in Kildare which is the to the east of central Ireland and being of a similar vintage I have gained inspiration for my hiking in Ireland and the UK from your trips. Deepest respect
You may seem to be alone on the trail but your god, friends and family are never far away. Take care and enjoy 🙏🚶🚶🚶🙏
Thanks Paul. You live in a very beautiful country. I have thoroughly enjoyed walking the countryside of Ireland.
I often say, “When I’m hiking by myself, I’m never alone.”😁
Really enjoyed this my friend, what beautiful landscape and scenery. Must of been semi emotional to walk where your ancestors most likely have. The history of the land goes so incredibly far back.... great job!
Thanks. Around every turn it seems like that there is some historical reminder. Perhaps maybe my ancestors walked in the same steps that I am walking in now.😁
I’m catching up on this series. Absolutely loving the music behind your stunning footage. Such a different hike than anything here.
Hey Deborah. Hope you enjoy the journey. 😁
Hi Rev! My husband and I just returned from hiking the Coast to Coast trail in England and the landscape is similar to the Ireland Way. What a beautiful country you're in! I wish you fair weather and lots of wonderful conversations with the Irish. 🍀
Hey Molly. I’d love to do the Coast to Coast Trail. Maybe some day. 🤔
Hi Irish Cows.... I thought I heard a response, Hi American Guy! What beautiful landscapes and scenery! Thank you for taking us along, oh, and I love the music as well.
When you talked about know one knows that date and time, and then stated today is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it! Carpe Diem Brother. that all hits me right in the heart and soul!
Hey Stephen. I’m glad you could come along on my journey.😁
Glad to see your new journey. It is amazing how many shades of green there are in the Irish countryside. Looking forward to the next installment. Safe travels! 🙏
Thanks Ruth. “The Emerald Isle.” 😁
Outstanding! More like watching a movie than TH-cam video. Is this “real time” (September) or did you hike earlier? The scenery is so pastural and green. Nice to see a solo woman hiker. Looks safe and no worries about bears, snakes or other….just sweet 🐑 sheep. You are so right (at the end you spoke about cherishing every day) esp at our age. I applaud you for being out there hiking in another country- what an experience 🥾
Ireland is a ways away from the States. 'Am wondering about any of the social aspects, and am thinking about various youtube connections.
Thanks. I guess I have Saint Patrick to thank for no snakes. 😂 But now bulls, that’s another thing. 😳
@TheHikingRev apparently, doing anything toilet, and certain other interspecies relations ([interactions, ] species dependent), are major triggers for bulls to charge humans. Almost all livestock/ungulates(4-leg, hooves) get spooked by bicycles, but you are not bicycling, nor do you have an external frame pack on.
Kerry is beautiful but only one of the diamonds in Ireland, West Cork, Connemara, Sligo, Donegal, The Mournes, Wicklow, Tipperary and more offer stunning walks. The Camino (pilgrim walks) might interest you too. St. Declan's way, Tóchar Phádraig (St Patricks Way), St Kevins way, St Finbars way, Cnoc an dTobar and Cosán na Naomh all worth doing.
Thank you. Those sound like great hikes to me.😁
I've walked the whole Beara Way. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who is physically fit. But it's strenuous, and no walk in the park!
Thanks. I’m coming back in May/June to finish it. Hope those are good months. 😁
Amazing and beautiful colors! Thank you for taking us along. Blessings and safe trails! 🙌🙏✝️💙🕊️🙏🙌
Thanks Linda. Ireland is a beautiful country. 😁
Nice closing Rev. Really appreciate you and what you have worked through to be there.
Thanks. Never thought I’d make it here.😁
There's a beautiful guide book by Caroline Allen, it contains all the maps, and information on places of cultural and historic interest. There's also some information accommodation. I've walked a few sections of this with Caroline. It's a beautiful walk !
I used her book extensively and highly recommend it. 😁
Superb! Love your narration. Love your images. Love your hike. This one was already on my list…just rose higher in priority.
Thanks Deborah. I’m glad you enjoy my videos. Thanks for coming along with me. 😁
Rev, thanks again for sharing your adventure. And for the reminder "Carpe Diem!" Happy trails!
You’re welcome John.😁
Hi Rev ,been following you on you tube for awhile so welcome to Ireland and enjoy your time here.I,m Irish live in Ireland and hike quite a lot ....Brendan.
Hey Brendan. Where are you in Ireland? You are so lucky. You live in a beautiful, beautiful country. 😁
I live in Co Kerry Rev has the highest peaks in Ireland not quite as tall by USA standards but very scenic Carrantuohill being the highest.There are of course smaller hikes just as scenic.@@TheHikingRev
Good morning, Rev. What a glorious hike. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. I had heard it was, but now, thanks to you, I can see parts of Ireland for myself. Thanks so much for sharing. Judy from Missouri
You’re welcome Judy. I hope you enjoy the entire journey.😁
Hiked the Dingle peninsula coastline in 1999, your video reminds me it’s time to go back to Ireland!
I’m going to have to hike the Dingle peninsula one day. It sounds like a great hike.😁
Did you have a row with an aggressive farmer around Mount Eagle?
Enjoy Ireland there's nothing like it! I love your hat! Very cool
Ireland is a very beautiful country. I’m glad I had the opportunity to hike it. I need to get a new hat. 😳
It's so nice to virtually hike with you through Ireland! What a dream to be able to do that! I've traveled there once, but to hike the countryside is a whole new level! Thanks for sharing the beauty of this country with us! Which trail app are you using to stay on the right paths/roads? Hope you get the opportunity to engage in many wonderful conversations with the people there! They are amazing!
I have found the Irish people to be the most helpful and accommodating people I’ve ever met in all my life.
I’m using the Hiiker app for navigation.
Awesome! 👌🏻👌🏻Been wanting to hike there for a while.
Go for it Brad. It’s a great hike.😁
Or Raisinets either. Lol. I love watching the trails over there. The hiking is great . I miss the UK.
Hey Patty. It’s a beautiful trail but very tough. 😁
You picked an incredible trail. It is absolutely beautiful. Hike safe and enjoy.
Thanks. Yes I did Darla. 😁
Well done Sir, thanks for your efforts, great wee film.
Thank you very much. 😁
Hi Rev, really great video you're shooting there. I hope you are able to enjoy some "pub grub", as the Irish call it, at lunchtime. It's usually a grilled cheese sandwich with onions , tomato and ham on slices of sandwich bread with a pickle on the side. Happy Trails!
Thanks Gary. Just like churches in the South, there’s pubs on every corner. 😂
Looks like a great trip so far! Cant wait for Stage 2!
Thanks. Stage two comes out tomorrow.😁
Thanks for showing me where I'd like to go, albeit not always an easy trail. I loved the views of the countryside. I hope there are lots of trails in your future.
Thanks Douglas. I hope there are more trails in my future as well. It is a very tough trail, but a very beautiful one.😁
Look at you! Hiking across the pond! Quite impressive sir! I am humbled by the beauty you are seeing. God keep you, and less you.
Thanks Mary. It is a very beautiful country and a very beautiful hike.😁
Loved the closing words. I have the same thoughts but you expressed them so elegantly. As always great video and choice of music.
Thanks George. 😁
Beautiful Rev! This is a trail I would love to hike someday. My grandmother Moran came over as a teenager from Clew bay County Mayo through Ellis Island.
Thanks Tommy. Wow, that is amazing.😁
Great video...I definitely have the Ireland Way on my must do trails....Thanks for sharing this
Thanks Patrick. It’s a great hike.😁
Beautiful, just beautiful, good travels Rev.
Thanks.😁
Thank you for sharing, Rev! Praise be to God.
You’re welcome Shawnie. 😁
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Blessings and safe hiking
Thanks Vickie. 😁
Wow! Ireland is magical! The vivid greens of the fields, easy to see why it's called the Emerald Isle. I'd gladly road walk in such a lovely place. Happy trekking! 🥾
Yes, Ireland is a very beautiful and magical place. I hope you enjoy the journey. Thanks for coming along with me.😁
@@TheHikingRev Thanks for taking me along with you to Eire 😁.
Thank you for this. First for the majority of video it was great scenery and lovely views. But what got me is the last 30 seconds. Had a bunch of health issues this year and frankly at first thought Id never hike again and then the second issue came and didnt know if Id ever see life again. Im not putting off the trails any more. Work will always be here, Im going to go see the mountains while I can
Good for you! Be sure and take your time. Ease into it. 😁
Great video, love your style!! Your getting me excited about hiking in my own country!! Excited to what more of your videos :)
Ash
Hey Ash. I love Ireland. It’s a very beautiful country. I have enjoyed hiking through the countryside and seeing the real beauty of Ireland…it’s people.
I have also enjoyed following your PCT hike. You look like you had a lot of fun. 😁
Thanks for your videos. I would appreciate you talking during or post hike about your travel arrangements, accommodations and some of your logistics. Great job!
You’re welcome Mark. I plan on doing a post Ireland Way video.😁
Beautiful scenery and I love the music!
Thanks Kim. Yes it is very beautiful.😁
Very beautiful and green 💚. It looks like only a few trees and lots of sheep! Love the music too!
Thanks Esther. A very beautiful but tough trail.😁
Very inspiring Rev. Keep it coming, God Bless and Safe Trails!
Thanks. Hope you enjoy the journey.😁
Fine looking raisins... lots of them too!
Chocolate covered.😁
I’m commenting because your video deserves to be seen by many 😊
Thanks @LupeShoes. 😁
Thank you Rev. for sharing this beautiful country. It's a blessing both ways, for you to share and for me to watch. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks Teresa. I hope you enjoy the journey.😁
Thanks Theresa.
Fantastic video! Those are sheep berries!
Hey Larry. Hope you enjoyed hiking with Mike.
I have heard them also called “sheep caviar.”😁
Beautiful! So glad you are getting to do this. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome Robin. I hope you enjoy the journey.😁
Great video series so far Rev! Love the editing and beautiful scenery, music is perfect. Andrea and I are looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip!
Thanks guys. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.😁
Stumbled across this channel, absolutely well done. I know many of the walks and hikes , you made great inroads. Ana Mhaith a buachaill 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Ireland is a beautiful country. I was blessed to be able to hike the entire length. 😁
@@TheHikingRev yes very special. And do return 🙏🇮🇪
Hey Thanks again love it big guy great video keep on humping
You’re welcome Bill. Will do. 😁
hey rev good to see you be blessed
Thanks Robert. I hope you enjoy the journey.😁
Howdy Rev! What a trip through Ireland! I can only imagine what Scotland would be like! Hiking the Highlands of Scotland and visiting some of my ancestral homeland would be awesome. Love the Video Rev! See Ya Down the Trail! 🥾
Thanks Mark. The Highland Way in Scotland is definitely on my bucket list.😁
Just came across your channel and subscribed,your pronunciations are spot on so far mo chara(my friend),love the wildness of west cork,looking forward to watching the rest of this,love it ❤
Thanks John. I love the Irish pronunciations and accents. I just want to do them justice. 😁
BTW..I met a local on trail and she said she didn’t know how to pronounce the names of some of the towns as well. 😂
Ha ha lots of them are in irish,i would have trouble myself as well,to my eternal shame im not fluent in my native tongue,but thats for another day,keep up the good work mo chara
Great video. Beautiful country.
Oh thanks Roger. It is a very beautiful country.😁
Hello Rev
I have really enjoyed your videos. Great information! I have watched most of them - just gathering information as I plan to thru-hike the AT in 2026. I'm 51 years old ... so I am little younger than you. Keep it up! I will be following your journey in Ireland. As a Christian, I really appreciate the active relationship that you have with God - it is an encouragement to me. And Roll Tide Roll!!!
Wow…James! We have a lot in common. Thruhiker, Christian, Bama fan, old. 😂
Well ... I'm not a thru-hiker yet, but I hope to be. I have done section hiking. BTW, I see you now have a Durston X-Mid Pro 1 from the Zpacks. I got one recently and I love it so far. Hopefully you like yours as well. I really appreciate the time you spend putting your videos together. I have learned a lot from watching them. Plus, I agree with you, part of the reason I enjoy them is because we seem to have a lot in common. :) @@TheHikingRev
Great beginning. Looking forward to seeing the trail and the people you meet along the way.
Thanks Timothy. The trail is great, but the people that I’ve met are greater.😁
Good start Rev! Beautiful!!!
Thanks Jim. Ireland is a very beautiful country. 😁
Wonderful! Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks. I hope you enjoy the entire journey.😁
So beautiful! Thanks so much for bringing us along!
Thanks Kim. Hope you enjoy the journey.😁
GOD Bless and have fun .
Thanks Lawrence.😁
Very nice reportage, as always. Beautiful landscapes, like I remember from last years trip. The name "Hungry Hill" seems to stem from the great famine in the 1850's. Moving further towards North you will probably encounter the ruins of several deserted famine houses and villages. Maybe your ancestors have lived in one of those then.
Thanks, Daniel. Thanks for the history lesson as well. I was not aware of that. 😁
@@TheHikingRev Ireland had a dreadful famine period lasting several years in the 1850-1860's due to a fungus destroying potatoes. Then rural people relied almost exclusively on potatoes as a food source. About one million people starved to death and two million people emigrated to the United States and also to European countries. The Irish population has not fully recovered since then up to today.
It truly is beautiful countryside what a great start you’ve made.😊
Thanks Richard. Yes it is a very beautiful country.😁
crossed Ireland last year northbound from Mt Leinster on the Via Columbani (on the way to Italy). Subbed to revisit the emerald isle. Turns out my route did not even intersect yours once, so I get to see a new side of Ireland. 🙂
They are very many beautiful places in Ireland. I’m going to have to come back as well.😁
What beautiful country! I have to ask about what water filtration method you used, considering all the livestock on the trip. Did you supplement your filtering with purification tablets?
Thanks Davin. I use the Katadyn BeFree water filter. 😁
What beautiful and serene scenery. Is there any type of dangerous wildlife in Ireland? Bears, etc.....
Thank you for taking us along. I love the music you chose. Indeed Carpe Diem!
There is little threat from the wildlife in Ireland. There's nothing that's going to try to eat you other than mosquitos.There are no snakes - legend has it that St Patrick drove them out. However, you need to make sure that you treat any water as liver fluke can be left behind by the sheep. Also, take care if you're in fields with cows as youngsters can be a bit frisky and cows with young calves can be protective.
Thanks Shirley. See above post by @CalneAndBlackland. I would also like to add bulls and midges to the dangerous wildlife in Ireland. 😳
Dangerous midgets? I think they're called leprechauns.
@@shirleyhall1924 😂Midges, not midgets. I’d rather be attacked by leprechauns than midges.
But I made you laugh, didn't i. 🤣
Loved it!!!
Thank you Joshua.😁
Beautiful video, Rev! Thank you❤
Thanks Vivian. 😁
Ireland is so beautiful. I do hope to get there someday. What better way to see a country than to walk all th way across it!? 😊
Thanks Reba. I am enjoying the beauty of Ireland.😁
Been missing your videos! I have a lot to catch up on. ❤ Need my thru hike fix while I wait for next summer to come around 😂
Thanks. Hope you got some great hikes planned. 😁
@@TheHikingRev Indeed! PNT next year 😀
Thank you for taking the time to share this! I am so interested in visit my family heritage in Ireland AND hike there. Also, love my Light Heart gear. This is gonna be a hike I will definitely follow. Thanks Rev 😊
You’re welcome. It was fun seeing the reaction from the locals when they heard that my last name was “Callaghan.” I felt like the long, lost prodigal who had just returned home. 😁
Great to see you hiking again. My husband wants to know how long long the trail is? Thanks for putting this up. Blessings!
Thanks. It is 1010 km or 629 miles.😁
Thanks!@@TheHikingRev
Nice.
I live in Ireland but am from Scotland. You should check Scotland out for its trails.
We have the right to roam there so can camp anywhere the outdoor access code allows. Ivee found camping a bit more problematic in parts of Ireland.
Finding places to camp was challenging for me as well. The West Highland Way is definitely on my “bucket list” of hikes. 😁
@@TheHikingRevThe WHW is very busy but good. Check out the Cape Wrath trail. It is a bit wilder.
@@BrokenBackMountains I’ll definitely check it out. 😁
Hey Rev!
I'd call them "Ewe-duds" 🐑 (eeeww duds! 😅😂)
😂😂😂 I’ve also heard them called “Shepherd’s Caviar.”
@@TheHikingRev oh Geezzz 😂 🥴
Hi Dear Rev! I love following your adventures…
I’m catching up here as I’m just back from a hiking trip too ❤️
Sorry if it’s here someplace…what research/books/guides/sites did you use? Thank you!!
Carpe Diem 🙏 Trust the Path
-Rain D’Lay
Thanks Rain. Hope you enjoy the journey.
I’ll leave a link to the Guide Book that I used to plan my trip.
A Guide to Hiking the Ireland Way: Beara-Breifne Way & Ulster Way a.co/d/1DswF3B
Thanks so much!@@TheHikingRev
Behold the first centenarian to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail.
Congratulations.😁
The berries and Milk duds are actually smart pills. So, it goes.
😂😂😂Count me as being “dumb.” 😁
Haha, funny about the not mistaking sheep poo for blackberries or frachauns ( blue berries) ! 🐏 isn't Ireland beautiful? I'll get back there one day. I follow Way Out West / Hairy Henry blogs and she rode the Ireland/ Beara Way (in reverse, north to south)on her Irish cob with her Airedale, to raise money for their therapy riding centre in Ballylickey.
I went by there when I went through Ballylickey but they were closed. Yes Ireland is very very beautiful. The Irish people are so lucky to live there.😁
Legs look great
The rest of the body, not so good, but the legs are great.😂
Beautiful! May I ask what kind of navigation tool are you using? How do you find water and camping sources?
Finding water isn't really a problem in Ireland. ;)
Thanks. I use the Hiiker app. Water is plentiful in Ireland, along with cow patties and sheep caviar.😂
All your videos done with your iPhone 12? Very sharp footage…
Thanks. On my Ireland Way trip I used an iPhone 14 Pro. Love it. 😁
Shepherd's caviar is our name for sheep droppings 😅
Hey Ewan. I want to come over and hike the West Highland Way next year. But only if you’ll go with me and lead the way. 😁
@TheHikingRev yeah sure thing, it's a cracker! And, l hope to back in Sierras next summer too 🤞
Wow, are the colors really that saturated!?
The reason everything is so green is it’s always wet. 😁
Would you consider writing a guide based on your sojourn?
There is an excellent guide already available for the Ireland Way. A Guide to Hiking the Ireland Way: Beara-Breifne Way & Ulster Way a.co/d/hGxre2J
Thank you. God’s speed to you.
How much of the trail is on private property?
I live here, The Ireland way is a mix of public roads, national park and some private. Land owners are usually very tolerant of walkers as they are usually very respectful
See above post by John Rogers. He lives there.😁
My father called those "Smart Pills ".
I think something may be lost in translation??
I’ve also heard them called “sheep caviar.” 😁
At least hiking from town to town requires a lot less weight in your pack and a lot less dirt on your body (showers, woohoo!).
Hey Michael. Yes, a lot less food to carry but walking in the bog lands get your feet wet and dirty.😁
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Thanks Michael.😁
You keep saying “we.” Do you have a hiking companion?
Hey Fred. No. 98% of the time I hike solo. But even though I hike by myself most of the time, I’m never alone. 😁
That’s not right; I’ve been telling my girl friend for years that rabbit scat is natures milk duds!
😂😂😂
Carpe diem
Seize the day!😁