J. B. Malone

John James Bernard (J.B.) Malone
2014 exhibition on J. B. Malone[1][2]
Born(1913-12-13)13 December 1913
Leeds, England
Died17 October 1989(1989-10-17) (aged 75)
Dublin, Ireland
EducationMarist Brothers College, Grove Ferry, Kent
Occupation(s)cartographer, draughtsman
Known forWriter on hill-walking
Creator of the Wicklow Way
SpouseMargaret Garry
Children3

John James Bernard (J.B.) Malone (13 December 1913 – 17 October 1989) was an Irish hill-walking enthusiast who popularised the pastime through his television programmes and books. He was responsible for the establishment of the Wicklow Way as a recognised walking trail, having first proposed it in 1966.[3]

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  3. ^ The Irish Times, "Hiker JB launches guide to doing it his way", March 25, 1988