Following on from its successful airing in May, RTÉ will once again show Laois broadcaster Claire Byrne's Tracks and Trails episode this week.

Joining Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on a walk along the Glenbarrow Old Mill Loop, the episode sees Claire return to her Laois routes, recounting memories of the area along the walk.

The walk is a 10.5km trail that winds through forest, waterfalls and ancient ruins.

"For Claire, the experience is personal as memories of her childhood surface on the walk, and at the Lost Village Doireann offers a touching nath cainte (Irish saying): Maireann fear ina dhúthaigh féin i bhfad - Long after you're gone, you survive in your locality or community for a long time after," Laois County Council shared.

See a clip of the episode below:

Each episode sees Doireann walking and talking with well-known personalities as they share their deep connections to the Irish countryside.

From woodland strolls to mountain hikes, and ancient ruins to forgotten villages, the conversations flow as freely as the stunning scenery.

Along the way, guests open up about what makes these places so meaningful to them and why slowing down to immerse themselves in nature matters now more than ever.

Catch the stunning Tracks and Trails episode featuring Laois, on Friday October 17 at 8:30pm on RTÉ One.

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