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    Declan Faulkner

    Enthusiastic | Sociable| Empathetic

    Mini Bio

    I am originally from the North coast of Ireland and grew up in CO Derry on a farm, then moved to Ballygawley, Co Tyrone. Married to Patrina and now have 3 kids all grown up in Naimh, Tiarnan and Padraig. I have worked in the clothing industry in production, bank assurance, and past 24 years as a self-employed financial adviser. I love the outdoors and always have been an active person; playing Gaelic football and soccer most of my adult life. I love being in the mountains and am an avid ultra-runner, trail runner, fell runner cyclist, mountain biker.

    Places to Play

    The Mourne Mountains in County Down for trail and fell running and hiking in the Lake District.

    Not many people know this

    When I was 8 I spent 2 weeks in hospital after almost losing my middle finger on left hand after a playground/gate incident. Being naturally left handed, I had to sit on a desk by myself for 6 months to learn to write with my right hand! So can write with both now!

    Qualifications Read More
    • Degree in Business & Finance
    • Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning
    • Mountain Leader (Summer)
    • IML Trainee (qualified Jan 2024!)
    • RCI Trainee
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • First aider with Proparmedics Belfast (hold FREC 3)
    • Member of NIMRT (NI mtn rescue team)
    Biggest Adventures Read More
    • 2014 Western States finisher  100 mile run California
    • 2017  UTMB (Ultra Trail du mont blanc) Finisher 100 miler
    • Have run Leadville Colarado, lake district  table mtn ,c ape town, 55k on the Appalahcian trail  etc
    • 100 mile wicklow way race 2016
    • 312k Mallorca Cycle sportive 2016
    • Had a 9th place at ‘the Race’  (250km adventure race event in 2015 in Doengal)

    Adventurer's Stories about Declan

    I do not have enough superb adjectives to describe Declan. He knew the territory for sure. A brilliant personality. And at the end of the 7 days, a friend for life.

    Maureen Fournier
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal
    Reviewed on 19/05/2023

    On a scale of 1-10, Declan gets a 100 ! He did everything possible to make this the best trip ever. He went way above and beyond to show us the best of Ireland. In fact, Declan IS the very Best of Ireland. We hope to go on another tour with him. We so appreciate his kindness and effort.

    David Dowd
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal
    Reviewed on 16/05/2023

    Our guide, Declan, was terrific! He was super thoughtful and considerate to everyone in our group. Each day went so smoothly because Declan managed the schedule very well. Also, he was very knowledgeable about the area and shared history, as well as geology, bird and general nature facts. We also shared lots of laughs!! It was the best vacation we ever had, and our guide, Declan, gets all the credit for making it that way!

    Martha Dowd
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal
    Reviewed on 16/05/2023

    Book a trip with Declan

    Trip / DepartureAvailabilityStatusPriceBook
    Self Guided plus+ Cycling – Wild Atlantic Way Southwest
    5th Aug - 11th Aug 2023
    4 place(s) leftCONFIRMED€0Book Now

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