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John Brennan posted a blog postBallyhoura Bears Walks Report - 3rd July 2011
The club has seldom been busier that at the present, partly due to the fine weather but mainly due to the increase in the interest in walking as a pastime. Declan Clancy led a smashing Thursday evening walk out of Ballyorgan last Thursday. This starting venue presents a variety of walks to choose from depending on the conditions and the numbers that turn up. Declan is adept at adapting the route as necessary and this he did on this walk to wonderful effect. Thursday evening walks are growing in…See More
John Brennan posted a blog postSicilian Volcanoes Hike by Michael Hayes
The following is an account of a recent trip to Mount Etna by Michael Hayes, a member of Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club.Black ebony-like rock and ash, volcanism, pyrotechnics, island hopping and Italian food: these are the ingredients that make up a week's hiking trip to Mount Etna (3329m: varies with eruptions) and the Aeolian archipelago NE of Sicily. If that is not enough there is over 5000 years of history with almost every Mediterranean power laying claim to this rich volcanic soil.We were…See More
John Brennan posted a blog postBallyhoura Bears Walks Report - 12th June 2011
Busy times continue for The Bears. Declan Clancy led an unusually large group from Glenosheen on last Thursday evenings walk. This is the time of year that we get the most out of these evening walks with the maximum daylight and our members are responding appropriately. Even if you are not a member you are still more than welcome to turn up and join us on these weekly walks.Similarly, anyone wishing to take part in the Saturday morning walks for beginners are welcome to come along. We meet at…See More
John Brennan posted a blog postBallyhoura Bears Walks Report - 8th May 2011
A lot has been happening in the Club over the past two weeks. The May Bank Holiday weekend engaged most of our more active members in the running of the Ballyhoura International Walking Festival. Spread out over the three days of the weekend we were engaged in all aspects of the walks. The feature of the weekend, of course, is the Marathon challenge. Upwards of seventy competitors lined up at the start at Kilfinane early on Saturday morning and took off on this twenty six mile circuit around…See More
John Brennan posted a blog postNew walking series starting on TG4 on Sunday May 1st
Midas Productions have an exciting new historical walking series starting at 8.15pm on TG4 this Sunday, May 1st entitled, Coiscéimeanna. The series presented by Irish Times journalist, Harry McGee features walks in Mayo, Donegal, Connemara, Kildare, Cork and Kerry and will run for six weeks with a repeat on the Friday after each programme is aired. Read the press release:…See More
John Brennan posted a blog postWalk Report - April 10th 2011
Continuing our preparations for the forthcoming Ballyhoura International Walking Festival over the May Bank Holiday weekend we remained at home again last week. Declan Clancy led the “A” and “B” walks from Kilfinane on to the Ballyhouras on Sunday, a day that was ready made for our activity. There was plenty of bright sunshine accompanied by a gentle zephyr at Kilfinane to set the twenty two us off on our journey around the Ballyhouras for the day. Departing the town by the wood road we…See More
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Posted on October 21, 2011 at 11:35
Ballyhoura Bears Walks Report - 17th July 2011
In keeping with the popularity of the Thursday evening walks, we had a compliment of twenty one walkers out on the Darragh Bridge walk last Thursday. It was gratifying to see that one of these was returning to walking after an absence of ten years, and what an enjoyable night she had. Bridget Hennessy took us on a loop of the Molanna riverbank and back to Darragh by the forest road. The river never ceases to provide pleasure at anytime, but at this time of the year it is just bursting with… Continue
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 16:34
Ballyhoura Bears Walks Report - 10th July 2011
Deirdre Fitzpatrick took us on a lovely Thursday evening walk from Kilfinane last Thursday evening. Departing the Main Street the group were led on a two and a half hour loop walk around the environs of the town returning us back to the start in daylight, and well exercised from the walk.
The Beginners walk on Saturday took us on to the Coillte track at Glenanaar that leads on to the Long Mountain, but instead of proceeding in the direction of the Long Mountain we continued straight…
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 16:33
Ballyhoura Bears Walks Report - 3rd July 2011
The club has seldom been busier that at the present, partly due to the fine weather but mainly due to the increase in the interest in walking as a pastime.
Declan Clancy led a smashing Thursday evening walk out of Ballyorgan last Thursday. This starting venue presents a variety of walks to choose from depending on the conditions and the numbers that turn up. Declan is adept at adapting the route as necessary and this he did on this walk to wonderful effect. Thursday evening walks are… Continue
Declan Clancy led a smashing Thursday evening walk out of Ballyorgan last Thursday. This starting venue presents a variety of walks to choose from depending on the conditions and the numbers that turn up. Declan is adept at adapting the route as necessary and this he did on this walk to wonderful effect. Thursday evening walks are… Continue
Posted on July 5, 2011 at 9:33
Sicilian Volcanoes Hike by Michael Hayes
The following is an account of a recent trip to Mount Etna by Michael Hayes, a member of Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club.
Black ebony-like rock and ash, volcanism, pyrotechnics, island hopping and Italian food: these are the ingredients that make up a week's hiking trip to Mount Etna (3329m: varies with eruptions) and the Aeolian archipelago NE of Sicily. If that is not enough there is over 5000 years of history with almost every Mediterranean power laying claim to…
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 10:00
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thanks for putting up the article on Matterhorn. It was strange when I googled Matterhorn one night and found an article on two lads who had successfully summited lately. What a surprise when I read on to find one of them was myself. It was one mighty experience and one I wont forget ever. Its always great being a "Bear but to be a "Bear who got the opportunity to scratch his arse on a rock on top of the Matterhorn was something special. Thanks for your great work for the club over the years.Denis O Brien
Please advise us on how we can put an ad on the ballyhoura bears home page??
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Ben O'Sullivan
it would involve raising much needed funds for our street childrens residential house in Bucharest, Romania.
perhaps if anyone would be interested they could contact me on Casasfiosif@mailbox.ro
Regards Pat.
Thanks for the info, i will ring Pat Moriarty!
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Pat
I've started a new discussion in the forums on joining the club. This discussion contains a link that allows you to download the Club Membership Application form.
Click the following link to view the post: http://www.ballyhourabears.com/forum/topic/show?id=1426741%3ATopic%3A1603
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will fogarty
Sounds like you are well able to walk anyway if you have done 100 mile walks :-). You might be interested in our St. Stephens Day walk. It's 14 miles and everyone does it at their own pace. Usually there's a very good turn out for it (definitely 60 or more participants). It's a good way to work off the over indulgences of Christmas Day and to meet people in the club.
John