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Meet one of our hiking guides, Sean Crean, who will not only fill your ears with stories, folklore, music and fascinating history, he'll also keep you in stitches!
Grab a cup of tea, get comfy and turn up your volume for this "armchair chat" with Sean...
Guide Spotlight - Ireland Walk Hike Bike
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Born in Ballina, Co.Mayo on the west coast of Ireland I spent every available moment of my youth rambling the rugged fields and mountains that surrounded me. My early interests were fishing (I lived within earshot of the weirs that tumble into the world famous Ridge Pool on the River Moy), foraging and hunting. Later I played music and enjoyed success as a song writer.
I have been living in Dublin for 40 years now and somehow still manage to bring a smile to my wife Marian’s face. We have 2 boys who by now are nearly as old as the two of us!!
Lucky moment was when I met Linda 6 years ago in the mountains around Dingle in Co. Kerry. I had just retired and we have worked together since. I love my work. It gives me a chance to pursue my pastime and gather more stories. I still pursue my ‘old interests’ but Irish history and folklore seem to blend in well with my life experience to date.
Sean Crean
Meet Hiking Guide, Sean Crean
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Flexible Booking Policy
In response to recent times of uncertainty in relation to travel, we have introduced a more flexible booking policy. Details concerning final payment terms and cancellation / postponement options are outlined below.
Balancing Payments
Our new balancing payment (final payment) deadline is now 28 days prior to the start of your tour.
Cancellations
We will request a deposit of €150.00 per person to confirm all new bookings. However, for 2022, this will no longer be non-refundable. If you were to cancel up to 28 days before your trip we will be able to refund you €100.00 per person. If you need to cancel your trip between 28 days and 14 days prior to your holiday start date 50% of all monies paid will be refundable. If you need to cancel your trip less than 14 days prior to arrival all monies paid are non-refundable.
Postponement
We will allow you to postpone your trip and transfer all monies paid to another date up to 14 days before your trip. You do not need to have your new dates on hand at the time of postponement, we will hold your payment on file up to the end of 2023. If you need to postpone within 14 days we will recoup as much of the total payment (less your deposit) as possible to credit towards your new dates.
"A day on a hike" with Sean
Sean's "local" hiking hack
No 1 Clean your boots after each hike. They will remain in good order and prevent wet feet
No 2 Wash your waterproofs at least once a year. They will remain waterproof and you can be sure of staying dry
No 3 Always carry food and extra layers of clothing
No 4 Know when your body is telling you "I’ve had enough for today, buddy."
No 5 Carry some Sheep Wool, if you're willing to try it! It prevents blisters and is even better than plasters (bandaids), Moleskin or Compeed. It’s free on every bush and bramble!
Sean's Top 5 Hiking Tips
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Interested in learning more about our guided hikes? Send us a message!