Time for some fresh air: Tracks & Trails is back
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin returns as presenter, with the first episode airing this Friday at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
The beloved walking series Tracks & Trails returns this spring for its 13th season, with the first episode airing this Friday 10 April at 8.30pm. Presenter, musician, and podcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin is back to explore Ireland’s most beautiful trails, alongside a stellar line-up of Irish personalities. This five-part series journeys through Louth, Roscommon, Longford, Antrim, Kildare, and Dublin, combining stunning scenery with compelling conversations about heritage, history, and personal connections to the land.
From archaeologists uncovering forgotten histories to musicians finding inspiration in wild places, Tracks & Trails pairs each landscape with voices that bring new meaning to these beautiful walking trails on the island of Ireland. This is the relaxing and wholesome watch needed to settle us into spring and look forward to the start of summer.
Anton Savage, broadcaster and journalist, exploring the dramatic landscapes of Louth from Ravensdale Forest to Omeath
Paul Gosling, archaeologist, uncovering ancient heritage in Barnavave in Louth
Myles Dungan, historian and broadcaster, walking the powerful National Famine Way from Strokestown House to the ancient royal site of Rathcroghan in Roscommon
Sinead Hussey, broadcaster, discovering Longford’s hidden gems along the greenway at Clondra to the Corlea Trackway Centre
Holly Hamilton, broadcaster, tackling the iconic Cave Hill in Belfast
Frances Black, singer and senator, discovering the wild beauty of Rathlin Island
Jack L (Jack Lukeman), musician, journeying along Kildare’s scenic Barrow Blueway from Athy to Vicarstown
Celine Byrne, soprano, walking the tranquil Grand Canal from Monasterevin to Robertstown in Kildare
Luke O’Neill, scientist and author, exploring the stunning coastline from Dún Laoghaire Pier to Dalkey Island
Maia Dunphy, broadcaster and writer, traversing the Dublin Mountains from Tibradden Wood to Glencullen
Bringing a combination of practical tips on walks and hikes across the island, alongside Irish history, music, and mythology, Tracks & Trails comes at the perfect time this April for those looking for something fresh and new.
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Kate Smyth, RTÉ Communications Lead