Waterford’s Aidan Ennis has been recognised at the Outsider People of the Year Awards.

The winners were announced yesterday (Thursday) at the Sugar Club in Dublin.

With 12 categories in total, the Outsider Awards honour those who are making a remarkable impact in the Irish outdoor and adventure scene. The awards spotlight individuals and organisations who, through hard work and dedication, inspire others to engage with the outdoors in meaningful ways.

Aidan Ennis (56) was named Outsider Man of the Year.

Aidan became the first person to thru-hike all 275 mountains over 600m in height in Ireland without stopping.

Covering 2,469km and climbing 69,000 meters of elevation in just 49 days, Aidan achieved this completely unsupported carrying all his own gear and sleeping in his tent. He raised vital funds for clean water projects in Kenya.

Speaking about the awards, co-founder of Outsider.ie, Roisin Finlay said: “This year, the Outsider Awards celebrated 10 years of incredible achievements across the Irish outdoor scene. We have seen so many inspiring people and organisations that have pushed boundaries, whether it’s through environmental action, mental and physical resilience, or breaking new ground for inclusivity in outdoor activities. It’s a privilege to celebrate these incredible individuals who help make the outdoors more accessible, inspiring, and meaningful for everyone.”

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