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Greener getawaysGo oyster shucking, sink into a seaweed bath, learn to surf or dine on locally-caught fish. There's so much to do on a sustainable holiday around Ireland.
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    8 sustainable places to stay in Ireland
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    14 sustainable activities in Ireland
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    Plan a sustainable getaway in Mayo
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    10 incredible weekend walking holidays in Ireland
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Get into natureSustainable activities can be the most rewarding. Walk, hike, paddle and cycle your way through some of Ireland's most beautiful landscapes.
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    From source to mouth: kayaking the Shannon
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    5 great greenways to try this year
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    14 great Irish forest walks
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    12 scenic walks in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
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