Mar 17

Morning On The Irish Coast

Th’ Anam Tho’ Dhia! but there it is —
The dawn on the hills of Ireland!
God’s angels lifting the night’s black veil,
From the fair, sweet face of my sireland!
O, Ireland, isn’t grand you look—
Like a bride in her rich adornin’!
With all the pent-up love of my heart,
I bid you the top o’ the mornin’!

Excerpt from “Morning on the Irish Coast” (“The Exiles Return”) by John Locke (1847-1899).

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Image: Dingle Way Hiking Tour, Ireland
By Karen Walker

You Might Also Like...
Preparing for a multi-day trek in the mountains goes beyond just putting on your boots
Once a rugged mining town tucked away in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado,
For Those Who Love a Great Trail and an Even Better Glass of Wine There’s
There is nothing better than going for a swim in the ocean after a full
Food and Drink Pairings: Our Favorites from the Alps To celebrate spring, Ryder-Walker wants to
Think you know the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc route like the back of your
Ease into your next hiking trip with Ryder-Walker Picture yourself wandering through lavender fields in
Join Ryder-Walker for an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains from October 9-18, 2025, where
Discovering the best inn-to-inn hiking has been Ryder-Walker’s ambition for decades now. We, like you,
Mini-Treks: Big Adventures in Short Getaways At Ryder-Walker, we’ve handpicked a collection of mini-treks that
In the summer of 1975, Peter Walker’s journey into the Alps began with a sense
Our Favorite Lesser Known Hiking Trips That Avoid Crowds Are you looking for a unique,