Senior Walking Routes Editor
Allthebeautifulpeople Limited
Máire's work spans Ireland's most accessible and scenic walking destinations, with particular focus on senior-friendly routes and inclusive outdoor recreation.
Detailed surveys of Ireland's accessible coastal walks, including Clare's dramatic cliffs, Donegal's sandy beaches, and Waterford's scenic promenades. Every route evaluated for terrain, facilities, and ease of access.
Dublin's historic squares, Georgian streets, and gentle urban strolls mapped with accessibility in mind. She's personally walked every route covered, noting rest benches, accessible facilities, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Liffey Valley paths, riverside promenades, and waterfront accessibility. Her work includes recommendations for infrastructure improvements and barrier identification along Dublin's most walkable river routes.
Cork's waterfront parks, family-focused walking spaces, and multigenerational routes. She's worked directly with Cork City Council on accessibility auditing and route recommendations for diverse age groups.
Professional assessment of walking routes for terrain difficulty, mobility challenges, rest facilities, and inclusive infrastructure. She's conducted hundreds of accessibility audits across Ireland's most popular walking destinations.
Creating comprehensive guides, accessible documentation, and detailed route descriptions that help seniors plan their own walking adventures with confidence and clarity.
Máire's career in accessible tourism started in 2008 when she worked as a community development officer in Cork. That's where she first recognised a real gap — older residents wanted to explore their own communities and Ireland's landscapes, but nobody was documenting routes in a way that actually worked for them. She saw the problem and decided to fix it.
After completing her postgraduate certification in Accessible Tourism from the Institute of Tourism Studies Dublin in 2012, she shifted her focus entirely to senior-friendly route design and accessibility auditing. It's been her passion ever since. Over the past 16 years, she's worked directly with local councils, heritage organisations, and community groups across Ireland to map and evaluate walking paths, coastal promenades, and urban strolls.
Her work has been instrumental in identifying barriers to access — steep inclines that aren't obvious from a map, missing benches where people need them, poorly maintained surfaces that catch mobility aids — and recommending infrastructure improvements. She's documented routes along the Liffey, Dublin's historic streets, Cork's waterfront, and Ireland's most scenic coastal paths. Every recommendation comes from walking the routes herself, often multiple times in different weather conditions.
What drives her work is straightforward: age shouldn't be a barrier to exploring Ireland's landscapes. She approaches each route documentation with meticulous attention to terrain difficulty, accessibility features, and rest facilities. Her intimate knowledge of Irish geography, combined with genuine passion for empowering seniors to stay active and engaged with their communities, has made her an authoritative voice in accessible walking tourism.
Today at allthebeautifulpeople Limited, she's leading the comprehensive resource library on leisurely walking routes tailored specifically for seniors. Her work continues to make Ireland's most beautiful walking destinations accessible to everyone.
Cork City Council. First recognised need for accessible walking route documentation for older residents.
Institute of Tourism Studies Dublin. Completed certification in Accessible Tourism and began specialising in route accessibility.
Worked with local councils, heritage organisations, and tourism boards across Ireland. Personally surveyed hundreds of walking routes.
Allthebeautifulpeople Limited. Leading development of comprehensive walking route resources for seniors across Ireland.
Máire's contributions to accessible tourism and senior-friendly outdoor recreation have been recognised by organisations across Ireland.
Comprehensive documentation of 40+ Irish coastal routes with detailed accessibility assessments. Work adopted by regional tourism boards and age-friendly communities across Ireland.
Created definitive guide to Dublin's most accessible urban strolls. Now used by tourism agencies, senior centres, and retirement communities throughout the capital.
In-depth mapping and accessibility evaluation of riverside paths from Dublin city to countryside. Recommendations for infrastructure improvements adopted by local authorities.
Led accessibility auditing and route recommendations for Cork City Council. Directly contributed to improved infrastructure along family-friendly promenades and park walking spaces.
Collaborated with heritage organisations and community groups to develop standards for documenting and assessing age-friendly walking routes across Ireland.
Currently leading allthebeautifulpeople Limited's comprehensive collection of leisurely walking routes for seniors. Resource includes detailed guides, accessibility information, and planning tools for older adults across Ireland.
Explore Máire's most popular walking route guides and accessibility resources for seniors across Ireland.
Discover Clare's most accessible coastal paths. Máire guides you through scenic cliffside walks, sandy beaches, and protected promenades perfect for seniors who want dramatic views without difficult terrain.
Read the GuideExplore Dublin's most walkable neighbourhoods. From riverside paths to historic squares, Máire's guide covers urban routes that showcase the capital's character while remaining easy and accessible for older walkers.
Read the GuideFollow the Liffey from Dublin city centre into the valley. Máire documents riverside paths at every difficulty level, from gentle urban strolls to more adventurous countryside walks along one of Ireland's most iconic rivers.
Read the GuideCork's waterfront and parks are perfect for multigenerational walks. Máire guides you through accessible promenades, family-friendly park routes, and riverside strolls where grandparents and grandchildren can explore together.
Read the GuideBrowse Máire's complete collection of accessible walking guides. From coastal paths to city strolls, find routes perfect for your next adventure.
