New Series Of Track & Trails

A new series of Track & Trails starts at 7.30pm on RTة One tonight. The series which is supported by the Irish Sports Council features spectacular walks and cycle tracks in stunning locations all over the country, the programmes will be presented by a different personality each week in the five episode series.

John Treacy, CEO of the Irish Sports Council 'Participation in physical activity is on the increase and recreational walking is hugely popular. Over 685 trails are registered under the National trails office and I would encourage people to get active and develop habits of regular exercise which will ultimately lead to enhanced quality of life".

In the first episode, newscaster Aengus Mac Grianna walks the beaches of Carraroe in West Galway, taking in Gorumna and Lettermullan before finishing at the promontory at Golam Head.

For further information on the trails featured visit http://www.irishtrails.ie/

The running order for the series is as follows:

Episode 1 - Friday 14th Feb @7.30pm RTE 1 Area Featured: Connemara

Episode 2 - Friday 21st Feb @7.30pm RTE 1 Area Featured: Laois / Offaly

Episode 3 - Friday 28th Feb @7.30pm RTE 1 Area Featured: Dublin City

Episode 4 - Friday 7th March @7.30pm RTE 1 Area Featured: North Mayo

Episode 5 - Friday 14th March @7.30pm RTE 1 Area Featured: Midlands