Lipsync queen Kayleigh Trappe has revealed her favourite spots to visit in Ireland. As an avid hiker, she revealed the top location she tried last year and what everyone should carry in their backpacks. She also reflected on her family staycations as a child, travelling around the country from her home in Monaghan.
Read more: Lisa Jordan shares romantic pictures with her rarely seen husband as they mark 10 years of marriage Read more: Suzanne Jackson's husband Dylan O'Connor is trying to get back to peak health and he ditched alcohol Kayleigh told RSVP Magazine: "I love getting my hiking boots on and last year I went to Slieve Donard in Newcastle, Co. Down. We had a beautiful day for the hike, and while it’s a tough one, it’s worth it for the views if you get a good day.
"Afterwards we went into the town for a 99 ice-cream with strawberry sauce and a Flake. That brought back the nostalgia. "We made a night of it and finished off with an Italian in a restaurant called Villa Vinci with a couple of drinks after.
It’s a very quaint and dainty place. The day was so class and we left no stone unturned." There are many things she always carries in her backpack.
She said: "I always carry a wee bum bag. When we climbed Slieve Donard, we didn’t bring water. "Luckily enough we met people who gave us some.
I usually bring snacks and protein bars and I always carry an extra pair of socks. "Make sure to break in your shoes before you start. I tend to get into my own head on a hike,.
