The Keeper Hill Walk: Parking, The Trail + Map
The highest of the Silvermine Mountains, Keeper Hill is a challenge but the views from the summit are stunning. And, although it’s one of the …
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
The Clare Glens Loop: Map, Trail + Parking
The Clare Glens Loop walk straddles the border between Limerick and Tipperary. Set in the stunning Clare Glens Forest, this 4km trail is easy for …
Helen’s Bay Beach Near Bangor: Parking, Walks + Swim Info
Helen’s Bay Beach near Bangor (and Belfast!) really is a beaut. One of the busier beaches in Down, it’s backed onto by the wooded headlands, …
Morriscastle Beach: A Stunner That’s Part Of Wexford’s ‘Golden Mile’
Morriscastle Beach is, in my opinion, one of the most stunning beaches in Wexford. I’d say any beach that forms part of a ‘Golden Mile’ …
A Guide To The Canon Sheehan Loop In Glenanair Forest
Arguably one of the finest walks in Limerick, the Canon Sheehan Loop is well worth doing. With its intriguing name (which we’ll get to later!) …
Cullenstown Beach Wexford: Swimming, The Saltee Sauna + Handy Info
Cullenstown Beach is one of the quieter beaches in Wexford during the winter months, but it comes alive on warm spring and summer days. And, …
Baginbun Beach Wexford: Swimming, Parking + Handy Info
There are few beaches in Wexford as magnificent as the outstanding Baginbun Beach. Sheltered and secluded, Baginbun Beach is a quiet sandy beach that just …
St Helen’s Bay Beach Wexford: Parking, Swimming + Handy Info
St Helen’s Bay Beach is up there as one of the best beaches in Wexford (and for good reason!). You’ll find St Helen’s Beach tucked …
Roe and Co Distillery Tour Review + Guide
Nestled near Dublin’s iconic Guinness brewery, the Roe & Co Distillery revives the legacy of Ireland’s largest 19th-century distillery. And, while it isn’t as well …
The Teeling Whiskey Distillery: Tours, History + Handy Info
While Dublin’s Teeling Distillery was the first new whiskey distillery in the capital for over 125 years, the Teeling family’s whiskey heritage dates back much …