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.ieEmail: Eoghan@ballyhass.ieSIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQApplehttps://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rssNow 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.ieEmail: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ieSIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQApplehttps://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rssNow 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=r6j8xl6K8wIIPol Article: https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/top-10-travel-trends-for-2021-from-binge-breaks-to-holiday-bubbles-and-vaxications-39965631.htmlIrish Times: irishtimes.com/news/education/great-outdoors-meet-the-teachers-taking-lessons-beyond-the-classroom-1.4360512Outdoor 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.ieEmail: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ieSIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQApple https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rssNow 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=6sBeau Miles Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6DwAfrica by Kayak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWnNjn1pki4&t=1793sDeirdre Mullins https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/ireland-staycation-2021-5356188-Feb2021/Staycationhttps://extra.ie/2021/02/05/featured/planning-on-a-staycation-get-booking-now-as-resorts-are-filling-upInspired 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.ieEmail: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ieSIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3m3VfF5axTx0XmBMZ6K0ji?si=PoEYzliVQiuQFH5Ls9uiTQApple https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1670905.rssLinks and recommendations from this week's podcast. IITIC Recovery Reporthttps://www.itic.ie/RECOVERY/ITIC Year in review video A year like no other https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwVi8YIjCIoDeominsing 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.htmlArticle on the Nordic Outdoor Lifehttps://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-talk/forget-hygge-this-summer-could-see-the-nordic-concept-of-friluftsliv-blossom-in-ireland-40106112.htmlUltimate adventure video ** Must watch**Chasing adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNs68O5JSKg&t=2sEoghan's Vagabonding Recommendationhttps://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.ieEmail: Eoghan@ballyhasslakes.ieSIGN UP TO THE ADVENTURE HUB NEWSLETTER HERE http://eepurl.com/bHnJz9Damnation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laTIbNVDQN8&t=3837sTake a tour of Leticia Bufoni's Skateparkhttps://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/bHnJz9Podcast Video Links Danny MacAskillhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ym2F-tHdkk&t=252sWinter X Games Channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGSIEmIEDaU-3iPQIT0f3OBZ0ExArXXfZFailte Ireland Keep Discovering Campaign https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZytIM9N5Rk