A Guide To The Carrickgollogan Forest Walk In Dublin
The Carrickgollogan Forest Walk is a great little weekend ramble in the Dublin Mountains. It’s not too hard on the legs and it offers some …
James March
About
After spending years in soul-sapping office jobs, James finally took the plunge into full-time travel writing in 2020 and hasn’t looked back since.
Since then he’s covered destinations such as France, Spain, Tunisia, Slovenia, Colorado, Barbados and, of course, Ireland for publications across four different continents around the world.
Experience
James has been writing for over four years and in 2022 was nominated for the TravMedia Awards’ ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award (which he didn’t win, in an outrageous miscarriage of justice).
James has written for publications including Nat Geo Traveller, Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times and BBC Travel, as well as contributing chapters for three Lonely Planet guidebooks.
He’s been to Ireland many times over the last ten years, most recently in the summer of 2022 on a jaunt to tackle some of the best walks in Glendalough!
Favourite places in Ireland
Taking in the coastal views from the charming village of Ballycotton in Cork is one of James’s favourite Ireland memories.
However, he’s just as happy sat in Dublin’s Long Hall with a pint of Guinness and a dram of Redbreast 12.
His most popular guides
James has penned some of the most popular guides on The Irish Road Trip. Here are some of his most read articles:
- 17 of the finest whiskey distilleries in Ireland
- 6 Best Dublin Mountains Walks To Tackle This Weekend
- 95 of the best festivals in Ireland in 2023
- The Definitive Guide To Irish Whiskey
- 7 Of The Oldest Pubs In Dublin That Boast History, Charm + Character
- The Key Differences Between Northern Ireland VS Ireland In 2023
- The 1916 Easter Rising: A 5 Minute Overview
- 15 Of The Best Irish Whiskey Brands Worth A Sip
- Everything You Need To Know About The Mourne Mountains
- 13 Pubs In Temple Bar Worth A Visit
Dublin Castle: It’s History, The Tours + Underground Tunnels
The historic fortress of Dublin Castle was established during the 13th century on a site that was once a viking settlement. One of the more …
Ballymoney Beach Wexford: Swimming, Parking + Handy Info
Ballymoney Beach is another of the more popular beaches in Wexford and in this guide you’ll discover why. Located a stone’s throw from Gorey, Courtown …
Courtown Woods In Wexford: A Gorgeous Spot For A Stroll
If you’re looking for forest walks in Wexford, get yourself down to Courtown Woods. For a small seaside fishing village, Courtown has got a lot …
A Guide To The Mighty Clogherhead Cliff Walk
I’d argue that the Clogherhead Cliff Walk is one of the most overlooked things to do in Louth. With its wild coastlines and soaring crags, …
The Story Behind The O’Connell Monument (History + Bullet Holes)
The tall bronze Daniel O’Connell statue has been looking over the Liffey and the same bridge that bears his name for over 130 years. Known …
Croghan Mountain In Wexford: A Guide To The Walks, Parking + Handy Info
Straddling the Wicklow and Wexford border, Croghan Mountain (aka Croghan Kinsella) is about as far-flung as the Wicklow Mountains get! But if you want to …
10 Places Doing The Best Pizza Dublin in 2026
The topic of ‘what is the best pizza in Dublin’ is one that tends to fire up a fair bit of debate. And for good …
The Wild Hook Peninsula: Things To Do, Where To Stay + The Ring Of Hook Dive
A visit to the Hook Peninsula is one of our favourite things to do in Wexford. Although it’s arguably best known for its famous Hook …
The Djouce Woods Walk: Two Trails To Tackle This Summer
The Djouce Woods walks are some of my favourite moderate walks in Wicklow. There’s a short (The Blue Loop) and a long walk (The Deerpark …