Author: Tommy Serafinski

Hello everybody! I’m Tommy, an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker. On Tommy’s Outdoors, I talk and write about the natural environment, biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more. Subscribe to the Tommy’s Outdoors podcast and YouTube channel, and follow me on social media. See you in the outdoors!

Extinction Rebellion

There is a lot of buzz, at the moment, around the activist group called Extinction Rebellion. The group is organizing direct action campaigns and acts of civil disobedience in a protest against governmental inaction on climate change and disappearing wildlife. As concerned as I am about the environment and wildlife I have mixed feelings about … Continue reading Extinction Rebellion →

Episode 26: Running with Patrick Mercie

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EyPQdV5q8nkLEPmc9l7we?si=0ulJmp-vQ629GsKzBLkcLQ&dl_branch=1 Patrick Mercie is an avid runner and ultra-runner, a businessman, a life coach and owner of The Intentional Academy. In the podcast Patrick is sharing with us his unique approach to life which he applies to all aspects of it, including his running. While listening to this episode, you will not only hear interesting … Continue reading Episode 26: Running with Patrick Mercie →

Episode 25: Mental Health and the Outdoors with Gráinne Clancy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/20Ejfd7AGoABDmfSZzuXUc?si=Xd2nxRUfRvyUHAxnFJjDwQ&dl_branch=1 Gráinne Clancy is a counsellor, psychotherapist and owner of Clancy Care Counselling. Gráinne has vast experience working with people who are going through hard times in their lives. So, I was delighted to have the opportunity to talk with her about how being in the outdoors benefits mental health. You can think of our … Continue reading Episode 25: Mental Health and the Outdoors with Gráinne Clancy →

Episode 24: Deer Hunting with Paul Dowling

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CvyT4QbDeqIp0LWsZEeoy?si=852DitjrRJ-XNKUYrmfvdw&dl_branch=1 In this episode of the podcast I talk with my good buddy Paul Dowling. Paul is an avid hunter and shooter. Before recording the podcast we attended the Rut Walk in Killarney National Park organized by The Wild Deer Association of Ireland. Paul is an active member of the aforementioned organization and was one … Continue reading Episode 24: Deer Hunting with Paul Dowling →

Episode 23: Hunt Fish Travel with Carrie Zylka

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5znSmLISAL8PFZYv3F0eAB?si=wg4dWC0KQDu3kgQN_NFqHw&dl_branch=1 A very special episode with a very special guest. Carrie Zylka is a fellow podcaster and also an avid hunter and angler. She hosts a number of podcasts but, for us, her Hunt Fish Travel podcast is especially interesting. Some of you might remember that I made an appearance on the Shark Week special … Continue reading Episode 23: Hunt Fish Travel with Carrie Zylka →

Sea Angling Safety – vlog #1

https://youtu.be/n9fHKvtTfrw https://open.spotify.com/episode/45rPyvEyHMgnYM9rfXd9dj?si=fReFiVpMSJGucOO0Qxdi6Q&dl_branch=1

Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SdQqYBaG65Tu8Oe3XByLN?si=tiDRJUD8SsuxJXyRHG8-Rg&dl_branch=1 My guest today, Bryan Fennell, is the Rural Recreation Officer for County Wicklow Partnership. He loves the adventures, and works to promote activities, in the wilds of Co. Wicklow. In this episode we talk about opportunities to experience the great outdoors in County Wicklow. Of course, I had to touch on the subject of … Continue reading Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell →

Episode 21: Adventure Expeditions with Paul Gleeson

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wQPciysMrwN0n69l9Rc62?si=GCMJEvcKQpyHsSSWQ9UY_Q&dl_branch=1 My guest in this episode of the podcast is Paul Gleeson. I would describe Paul as a big-time adventurer. He cycled across Australia, crossed the Atlantic in a row boat and attempted to cross the infamous North West Passage in the Canadian High Arctic, on human power alone, in one season. And these are … Continue reading Episode 21: Adventure Expeditions with Paul Gleeson →

Benefits of the outdoors

This article was posted earlier this year as a guest entry on the DigiGranBiz travel blog. Unfortunately the aforementioned blog no longer exists, so I decided to publish a slightly refreshed version of the original text here on Tommy’s Outdoors website.   Taking on outdoor activities is like a cure for the damaging, sedentary lifestyle … Continue reading Benefits of the outdoors →