Ireland: The Adventure Island: Recent Episodes
Eoghan, Paul & Team Ballyhass
- A podcast where we dive into the week's outdoor news, look at why we should all be getting more active outdoors, providing inspiration for outdoor adventures, travel destinations, fringe outdoor sports and local destinations and characters. Eoghan & Paul work with Ballyhass Adventure Group an outdoor company with activity centres in multiple locations in Co.Cork IrelandFor more info on what we do day to day check out www.ballyhass.ie
This week we look at the government's roadmap for reopening and see how it's going to affect the adventure industry as a whole. We use Ballyhass as an example of how restrictions can affect the operations of an adventure company in Ireland.
We recommend some places to explore on your doorstep when the distance restrictions are eased.
Comment your thoughts, are the restrictions fair for outdoor businesses?
Contact us;
Web: www.ballyhass.ie
Email: Eoghan@ballyhass.ie
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Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQ
Apple
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Links and recommendations from this week's podcast
This week we look at the tourism news of the week as we seem to be getting closer to a "green passport" In another article we discuss are we destroying nature to access adventure? We find ourselves on the fence with no clear answers.. Where do you stand on it? Finally, we go into 5 great adventures that OntheQT.ie has recommended. We have the combination of the perfect adventure activity as we unlock the keys to their popularity.
https://www.ontheqt.ie/
Contact us;
Web: www.ballyhass.ie
Email: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ie
SIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQ
Apple
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rss
Now on Google Podcasts!
Links and recommendations from this week's podcast
This week we look at what makes Snowdownia the self-proclaimed adventure capital of Europe, why is it Ireland cant achieve the same? Interesting take on the current state of the adventure industry.
Contact: Eoghan@ballyhass.ie
Snowdownia:
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/activity-adventure/snowdonia-national-park-extreme-sports-adventure-zip-wire-surfing-abseiling-underground-caving-trampolining-a8052656.html
Karen Weekes:
First Irish woman to row across the Atlantic https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCCTDXJZDZ/
This week on the Adventure Island;
We look into just how important the outdoors is for Irish Education and what could be done to increase it. Is "risky play" or the lack thereof, causing some of our biggest national issues? We connect some dots and see where it takes us. We go to New Zealand for our adventure destination and discuss whats make them the adventure capital of the world? Could Ireland be the same? Finally, we look at our favourite explorers and come across an amazing adventure on our doorstep.
- Excursion/Expedition of the Week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6j8xl6K8wII
- Pol Article: https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/top-10-travel-trends-for-2021-from-binge-breaks-to-holiday-bubbles-and-vaxications-39965631.html
- Irish Times: irishtimes.com/news/education/great-outdoors-meet-the-teachers-taking-lessons-beyond-the-classroom-1.4360512
- Outdoor Classrooms https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/1012/1171021-outdoor-learning-classroom-nature-community/
Eoghan and Paul run through this week's latest lockdown and outdoor sports news including the staycation nation that is already taking off. We discuss how Failte Irelands major tourism centres will be received by a largely domestic market. We also introduce a new segment on outdoor explorers and their outdoor achievements. Eoghan talks about one of his adventurer filmmaker that he has followed and Paul highlights some adventurers closer to home.
Contact us;
Web: www.ballyhass.ie
Email: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ie
SIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQ
Apple
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rss
Now on Google Podcasts!
Links and recommendations from this week's podcast.
Kai Lenny: Life of Kai Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRwX9IHWg4M&t=6s
Beau Miles Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw
Africa by Kayak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWnNjn1pki4&t=1793s
Deirdre Mullins
https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/ireland-staycation-2021-5356188-Feb2021/
Staycation
https://extra.ie/2021/02/05/featured/planning-on-a-staycation-get-booking-now-as-resorts-are-filling-up
Inspired by Iceland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSLFVYwGF0c&t=1s
This week we look at this weeks tourism news, Are we demonising travel like some travel writers have eluded to? We look at what recovery might look like after another 9 weeks of strict lockdown that is rumoured in the news and supply some really cool videos, entertainment and inspiration from the outdoor world.
Contact us;
Web: www.ballyhass.ie
Email: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ie
SIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQ
Apple
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rss
Links and recommendations from this week's podcast.
IITIC Recovery Report
https://www.itic.ie/RECOVERY/
ITIC Year in review video
A year like no other https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwVi8YIjCIo
Deominsing Travel Article
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-talk/we-are-not-just-restricting-travel-we-are-demonising-it-and-it-will-cost-us-dearly-40076456.html
Article on the Nordic Outdoor Life
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-talk/forget-hygge-this-summer-could-see-the-nordic-concept-of-friluftsliv-blossom-in-ireland-40106112.html
Ultimate adventure video Must watch
Chasing adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNs68O5JSKg&t=2s
Eoghan's Vagabonding Recommendation
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vagabonding-Rolf-Potts/dp/0812992180/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RL9W3HN7CTAH&dchild=1&keywords=vagabonding&qid=1613756987&sprefix=vaga%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1
In this weeks episode, Eoghan and Paul discuss the potential impact of Covid 19 on outdoor Adventure sports in Ireland and around the world. Is it possible that outdoor providers have a golden opportunity to have a whole new cohort of participants in fringe outdoor sports?
An interesting topic considering the climate.
Contact us;
Web: www.ballyhass.ie
Email: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ie
SIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9
Damnation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laTIbNVDQN8&t=3837s
Take a tour of Leticia Bufoni's Skatepark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF6Ei5PTti8&t=182s
In this episode, Eoghan and Paul introduce themselves and give their travel and adventure backgrounds.
We talk about the latest Failte Ireland industry announcements and why this year could be the best or potentially the worst year for Irish Tourism and in particular, the staycation trend may have.
We look at some lockdown inspiration including the Winter X Games in Aspen and also a Scottish mountain biker literally riding down sheer cliffs in slabs.
Contact us;
Web: www.ballyhass.ie
Email: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ie
SIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9
Podcast Video Links
Danny MacAskill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ym2F-tHdkk&t=252s
Winter X Games Channel
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGSIEmIEDaU-3iPQIT0f3OBZ0ExArXXfZ
Failte Ireland Keep Discovering Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZytIM9N5Rk