In most countries in mainland Europe, there is what’s known as a ‘right to roam’ where anybody can walk through private farmland. There is no such thing in Ireland, and many farmers resist the idea, citing threats to their livestock. There are greenways, but Seán’s guest thinks they are not the solution to discover the country.

Joining Seán to discuss is Tim Hannigan, author of new book ‘The Pathless Land: Finding a Way Across Ireland’.