J. B. Malone
John James Bernard (J.B.) Malone | |
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2014 exhibition on J. B. Malone | |
| Born | 13 December 1913 |
| Died | 17 October 1989 (aged 75) |
| Education | Marist Brothers College, Grove Ferry, Kent |
| Occupation(s) | cartographer, draughtsman |
| Known for | Writer on hill-walking Creator of the Wicklow Way |
| Spouse | Margaret Garry |
| Children | 3 |
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.