The Emigrant's Walk

19/11/2024

It was a pleasure to guide Carrie and Mike Anders from California up to the Emigrants Cairn. Carrie had done some extensive research on her ancestors who emigrated to the USA in the 1840s and it was an honours to share the stories of those who walked this path to emigrate. They finished their day with dinner in Friels bar and restaurant and a visit to Gorta.

19/11/2024

Great morning on Saturday with this lovely walking group!🥾 Thanks to Joan McQuillian for organising. Memorable day with great company❤️

31/10/2024

Oíche Shamhna!

Have you ever explored the fascinating transformation of a figure known as Stingy Jack into the cherished Jack O'Lantern of today? We invite you to embark on an enlightening journey through Irish folklore, the waves of mass emigration, and the rich tapestry of traditions that have brought pumpkins to our doorsteps. Discover the cultural significance behind this Halloween icon and the profound contributions of Irish immigrants to American heritage.

The Tale of Stingy Jack and the Evolution of Jack O'Lanterns. The spooky tradition of carving Jack O'Lanterns has a fascinating history that spans centuries and continents. At its core lies the Irish folktale of Stingy Jack and a journey of cultural adaptation through mass emigration.The Legend of S...

07/10/2024

06/08/2024

Great day filming on Carntogher Mountain for UTV Life with the lovely Rita Fitzgerald yesterday. Fantastic opportunity to showcase a taste of The Emigrant's Walk

Many thanks to Lara Goodall and Rachael Harriott for organising through the wonderful Loughinsholin Tourism Cluster.

Thanks to Rita, Petra and Jim for all your help and guidance on the day!






Tourism Northern Ireland

25/06/2024

Beautiful blue skies this morning with my lovely guests from New Zealand. With thanks to for organising.

05/05/2024

We are delighted to be able to offer bespoke private Luxury Tours. Tours of the North Coast/Early Christian/Ancestry and by request are now open for bookings. From Airport to Hotel, from your Hotel now experience Ireland in style with guides Ricky and Stephen.

02/05/2024

Our next Maghera Watty Graham Experience Tour is this Saturday at 2pm. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/883256603277

No need to book, however booking will secure an ear piece. All are very welcome.

Fyi for an American Guests a bus now links the International Airport to Maghera.. On this tour we cover the Many American connections to the area.

Join us for The Watty Graham Experience Walking Tour, where we will explore Maghera`s role in the 1798 United Irishmen Rebellion.

29/04/2024

Join us for The Watty Graham Experience Walking Tour, where we will explore Maghera`s role in the 1798 United Irishmen Rebellion.

24/04/2024

Fantastic morning yesterday with my guests from Kitchener, Canada!

www.theemigrantswalk.com

18/04/2024

Delighted to be included along so many other fantastic tours 😊

From delicious experiences to cultural walks, there are plenty of tours you can take throughout Northern Ireland that are sure to broaden your horizons.

15/04/2024

12/03/2024

The loveliest swathes of the UK are now known as national landscapes. These are the off-radar places to target if you are craving countryside without the crowds

28/02/2024

Two tickets have become available for Saturdays Watty Graham 1798 walking tour of Maghera.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/804930487757

22/02/2024

📖📚 Ballyscullion Book Festival ~ 11th & 12th May 2024 📚📖

Speaker Spotlight ~ Emma Heatherington

Emma Heatherington Writer is the international best-selling author of fifteen novels, including the Irish Times and amazon chart topping This Christmas. Her novels are set in Ireland where they intertwine life affirming issues with heart-warming love stories. Emma’s distinctive style, full of poignancy and warmth has developed a loyal and growing fan base. She has been hailed as ‘the Queen of Hearts’ and has been compared to the late Maeve Binchy. Emma also runs writing and painting courses.

Early Bird tickets available until the end of March, use promo code Earlybird for 10% off your tickets here ~ https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ballyscullion-park-book-festival-2024-2885889?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection