In 2023, Ellie set off to climb every mountain on the island of Ireland - specifically, the Vandeleur-Lynam List.
The definition of a mountain is a tricky one. The Vandeleur-Lynams is a list of 275 summits over 600m, featuring all of Ireland's most iconic peaks - and many that are remote and little known.
Through the months of June and July, Ellie worked her way around the island ticking off all the major mountain ranges. She just so happened to pick the wettest summer on record. However, this project wasn’t a box ticking exercise. It was a celebration of the wild variety of landscapes that Ireland has to offer, and an excuse to spend a summer in the places she loves the most.
It is here!
I am so delighted to share with you that the short film about my adventure climbing mountains all around Ireland is complete. With the help of Matt and Conall from Outsider.ie, this film captures the joy of adventure, and the realities of a summer outside in Irish conditions.
3 Upcoming Screenings:
* Great Southern Killarney, Co. Kerry
* Saturday at 4pm
* Tickets €15
* Live recording of the Outsider Podcast
* Eclipse Cinema, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
* Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30pm
* Tickets €8
* Followed by Q&A conversation
* UCD Cinema, Dublin 4
* Thursday from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
* Tickets €8
* Followed by Q&A conversation
Events Calendar
As part of rolling out these screenings, I’ve set up the Tough Soles Events Calendar, which you can flick through below, or find linked above in the navigation bar. Future screenings, group hikes, etc., will all be listed on the events page.