Mountain to Glen The Podcast

21/09/2025

For the first time in over 30 years, the Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championship and Festival returns to Lough Key Forest & Activity Park in Boyle from 20 to 26 September.

Over 40 vibrant balloons and international pilots will take to the skies during this iconic week-long celebration known as The Irish Meet. Don’t miss the magical morning launches at 7:30am and evening flights at 4:30pm, free for all spectators. 🎈

While you’re at Lough Key, make it a full day out with kayaking, treetop adventures, forest walks, and relaxing in our luxurious saunas.

Follow www.facebook.com/IrishBallooningChampionship for live take-off times and festival updates.

Explore more activities and events across Roscommon at www.visitroscommon.ie
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14/09/2025

Here are the charities and groups that Paul Franklin, from our most recent podcast "Spinal Fusion Guy on a Bike" has raised money for and if you are interested in or feel you need support from any of them then be sure to check them out. The Simon Community who work to end homelessness and poverty - www.simon.ie / Laura Lynn who help children with life limiting conditions and their families - www.lauralynn.ie / Féileacáin who provide support to anyone affected by the death of a baby, during or after pregnancy - www.feileacain.ie / Wellness after Loss provides a similar service.

09/09/2025

EPISODE 46 is Out Now - Robert talks with Paul Franklin aka Spinal Fusion Guy on a Bike, who despite having multiple spinal fusion operations, has cycle toured 20 countries and walked from Malin Head to Mizen Head and cycled back again. They discuss his spinal fusion operations, it's impact on his life and his outlook. A conversation to inspire 🚵‍♂️🚶‍♂️💪

Robert talks with Paul Franklin, who, despite having multiple spinal fusion operations, has cycle toured 20 countries as well as having walked from Malin Head to Mizen Head and cycled back, basically, from the North to the South of Ireland and back again, as well as many other adventures. They discu...

07/09/2025

On a recent camping trip to Galway, I took the opportunity to visit Glengowla Mines. Our guide Sean was very informative about life for the miners who worked here...and the conditions they worked in. It's definitely worth a visit next time you are out near Oughterard🕯🔦👷‍♂️

24/08/2025

Finally got to experience a different style of camping recently with the campervan lifestyle....and it was great 🙂 First stop was Cong Camping, Caravan & Glamping Park in Co. Mayo and I was impressed with the facilities on offer 🚐⛺️🌲

15/08/2025

The National Parks and Wildlife Service have confirmed a recent sighting and subsequent capture of a new invasive species to Ireland, the Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) in the Cork area.

The following information is provided by Biodiversity Ireland

Press release for full details: https://tinyurl.com/yeepemrp

Guide to confusion with native species: https://tinyurl.com/4ewy2xwa

If you spot an Asian Hornet, please report it with a photo to records.biodiversityireland.ie online recording form: https://tinyurl.com/m49yr9md

04/08/2025

Anyone who has listened to episodes 44 & 45, where Wells Jones described his very real journey with Miles Spencer through the Middle East and how it inspired their historical fiction novel A Line in the Sand and are curious to read the book itself, it can be found on Amazon, Apple Books or on the Audible app, to name but a few. 📖🥾🥾☀️

23/07/2025

EPISODE 45: Book Review - A Line in the Sand Part 2 is Out Now. Robert continues his discussion with Wells Jones about the historical fiction novel he co-wrote with Miles Spencer, inspired by their actual 1,100 mile trek through the Middle East in the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence. If you found Part 1 interesting, then tune in for the concluding episode now 🐪☀️🕊

Robert continues his discussion with Wells Jones about the historical fiction novel he co-wrote with Miles Spencer, which is somewhat based on their actual trek across the Middle East in the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence. If you found Part 1 interesting then tune in now for the concluding part of this....

06/07/2025

One of nature's original outdoor climbers, the Red Squirrel, posing for a photo 🌳 📷 🐿

29/06/2025

Here is a good movie recommendation for you all..The Salt Path...an adaptation of the book of the same name, which tells the true story of Raynor Winn and her husband Moth, who decided to walk the South West Coast Path after losing their home and farm. The book itself I also highly recommend as an excellent read....enjoy 👌📖🎬🥾🥾🌊

23/06/2025

Check out Roscommon's Outdoor Recreation Campaign for some interesting outdoor adventure idea's this summer.

With outdoor water parks, waymarked trails and tranquil lakesides, there's so much to explore at VisitRoscommon 🏞🛥🥾🥾