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Trying out our tracks & trails The very popular TV series Tracks and Trails was back on our screens for a ninth series earlier this summer. Series nine consisted of five episodes, and Wexford County Council in partnership with Visit Wexford helped develop two of the programmes.
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The Wexford episodes were broadcast on RTE1 on 18th June and 25th June.
In the second Wexford episode, Pól enjoyed Ireland’s sunny southeast, breathing in the sea air along the coastal trails and walks of Co. Wexford.
Both episodes were presented by the award-winning travel writer Pól Ó Conghaile who is the travel editor for INM’s Independent.ie and Weekend Magazine. Pól also writes and shoots for the National Geographic Traveller. The latest series showcased beautiful new or extended routes for everyone who wants to get outside, and the presenter also met some wonderful guests along the way. There was an emphasis in this series on the health and well-being
Ferrycarrig and included a trip to the Irish National Heritage Park before Pól made his way to Forth Mountain and the historic Three Rocks Trail. On the last stages of the walk he follows the gentle uphill slope towards Skeater Rock to finish his walk on a high point of Forth Mountain with views across Wexford.
benefits associated with getting outside, and spending time in nature. The first Wexford episode started in
Pól started his walk at Rosslare Harbour and made his way to the beautiful Kirwan’s ‘Secret Garden’. He then descended onto the beach shortly after Rosslare Harbour and continued on the beach before he turned inland at Ballytrent for a stretch of quiet roads. Pól finished his walk at Lady’s Island in the sunshine, of course! n
Footgolfers welcome at Wells Ballyedmond, Gorey: Wells House and Gardens’ latest attraction is FootGolf. Koby Healy enjoying the new facility.
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Anything Koby can do, mum Sinead Healy can do also!
