By Joan Caulfield (Ballyhoura Bears PRO) Evening walks are very popular this year and despite the torrential rain of last Thursday 23 hardy souls turned up at Mount Russell for a six mile walk with Tom McCarthy as guide. As we climbed steeply to 'The Mast' floods ran down the hill against us, then on to do a half mile of 'The Black Ditch'. A few of our newcomers weren’t well prepared for this inclement weather but found the experience enjoyable just the same. Total time 2hrs.Thanks again… Continue

By Joan Caulfield (Ballyhoura Bears PRO) The recent spell of fine weather is enthusing large numbers of walkers to take on all levels of walks. Last Thursday evenings walk was on Slievereagh and was led by Jim Flynn. This two hour walk started at 7.30 from Glenbrohane church. Glenanaar was the location for the four hour Sunday B walk. Cal Mc Carthy reported that the group of 15 enjoyed a relaxing walk in glorious weather. The highlight of the weekend for a group of 28 walkers was standin… Continue

By Joan Caulfield (Ballyhoura Bears PRO) Last Thursday nights walk in Glenanaar attracted 33 walkers. Thanks to Robin Lee for a fine walk in glorious sunshine. The majority of the walkers were from county Cork. Travelling a distance to take in fine views and some history is always worthwhile. The two hour walk traversed some of the national loop walk known as the Canon Sheehan Way, initiated by Cal Mc Carthy. The A walk to Galtymore led by Ben O Sullivan was the highlight of the weekend f… Continue

By Joan Caulfield (Ballyhoura Bears PRO) Last week the Ballyhoura Bears reverted to their regular walks having been energised and enthused by the success of the walking festival. The Thursday night walk in Doneraile Park was led by Cal Mc Carthy. Pat Hevenor reported that the Slieve Mish walk undertaken by a group of eight was both ‘tough and enjoyable’ After meeting in Tralee they strolled the beach. The walk covered road and track to reach Derrymore Glen The first climb to Scragg at 65… Continue

To everyone concerned, I would like to take this opportunity to express a heart felt thank you to all of you for making the Ballyhoura International Walking Festival 2008 weekend a memorable weekend. The leadership that you provide, the dedication and committment to ensure everyone's safety was fantastic. On behalf of our walking group The Ways We Walk In, based near Watford, Hertfordshire, Uk, Thank you Kind regards Patrick Mc Grath Group Leader The Ways We Walk In http://thewayswewalkin.… Continue