Coasting around the country

A chara, – This weekend, ramblers are celebrating the official opening of the Welsh Coast Path

A chara, – This weekend, ramblers are celebrating the official opening of the Welsh Coast Path. This is the first such formal trail in the world. Walkers can enjoy up to 1,400km (870 miles) of Celtic coastal countryside walking.

A path around the English coast is already under way and a 9,000 mile corridor for walkers around the entire island of Britain is being planned. We are also an island nation. Our beautiful coast is our heritage. Can we in Ireland learn from our nearest neighbour? I hope so. – Is mise,

SEÁN O’CUINN,

Gleann na Smól,

An Charraig Dhubh,

Co Átha Cliath.