A group of diverse people walking together outdoors, some smiling and wearing conference badges, with colourful storefronts in the background.

Get Ireland Walking is a national initiative that aims to promote a vibrant culture of walking throughout Ireland.

A graphic with a yellow background displaying six icons with words: Leadership, Collaboration + Partnership, Inclusion, Advocacy, Creativity + Innovation, and Integrity.

Our aims:

  • Leadership: We will remain committed to championing our vision, driving our strategy and supporting our stakeholders.

  • Inclusion: We create increased walking opportunities for all members of society.

  • Collaboration + Partnership: We work cooperatively with local and national stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

  • Advocacy: We support and empower individuals, groups, and organisations to promote walking.

  • Creativity + Innovation: We embed creativity and innovation in our actions and work with partners and collaborators.

Graphic promoting Ireland walking with a yellow background, a white icon of an eye, and text encouraging exploring Ireland through walking.
A campaign poster with a yellow background encouraging people to walk more often in Ireland. It has a circular icon with a crosshair at the top and the message 'Get Ireland Walking Mission' in large text, and a smaller paragraph about empowering and supporting people to walk for recreation, transport, and health in their daily lives.

Meet the Team

  • A man with a shaved head and beard smiling outdoors, wearing a jacket with 'Mountaineering Ireland' and 'Mountain Equipment' logos.

    Jason King

    Programme Manager

  • A woman with glasses, wearing a beanie hat and a dark jacket, taking a selfie outdoors in a park or pathway area during dusk or early evening, in black and white.

    Linda Sankey

    Communications Officer

  • A person with a nose piercing wearing a beanie and a backpack outdoors in a grassy area with hills in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Natalia Pocelujko

    National Development Officer