Ireland: The Adventure Island

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 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 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 [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 [http://irishtimes.com/news/education/great-outdoors-meet-the-teachers-taking-lessons-beyond-the-classroom-1.4360512] * Outdoor Classroomshttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/1012/1171021-outdoor-learning-classroom-nature-community/ [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRwX9IHWg4M&t=6s] Beau Miles Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw] Africa by Kayak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWnNjn1pki4&t=1793s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWnNjn1pki4&t=1793s] Deirdre Mullins https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/ireland-staycation-2021-5356188-Feb2021/ [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 [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSLFVYwGF0c&t=1s]