Walking Club
Ballyhoura International Walking Festival Schedule
Ballyhoura International Walking Festival 2008
May Bank Holiday Weekend (May 2nd - May 5th)
Launch Friday May 2nd
Walks Saturday May 3rd
Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon
The 2008 Marathon will traverse a strenuous well marked route, through varied woodlands on the way to Slieve Reagh. Then continuing on through the “real” Glenroe and Darragh hills. Returning via Molanna river and Magniers wood to Kilfinane where a hot meal and showers are provided.
Registration: 8. 30am
Outdoor Education Centre, Kilfinane
Start Time: 9.30a.m
Distance: 42km,
Ballyhoura Half Marathon
Starting in Kilfinane the route leads through Magniers Wood, on to Kilflynn Church and Ballyorgan village. Through picturesque Glenosheen, returning via Castle Oliver to Kilfinane for refreshments at the Maple Ballroom.
Registration: 9am
Maple Ballroom, Kilfinane
Start Time: 10 am
Distance: 21km
Palatine Wood B Walk
Walking down by the Old Mill in Kilfinane and on past the Palatine Wood into a forest track, the trail then follows an old turf path to the Pinnacle of Shove Reagh before returning downhill on the winding track of the Ballyhoura Way. Refreshments served in Maple Ballroom in Kilfinane.
Registration: 9am
Maple Ballroom, Kilfinane.
Start 10.15am
Distance 16km
Birds and Butterflies Walk
A two hour nature walk through mixed woodland, upland hills with some heather moorland on Darragh Hills. Looking for birds, butterfly and plants. Led by Geoff Hunt of Birdwatch Ireland.
Registration: 9. 15am
Old Darragh Creamery
Start Time: 9.30am
Night Navigation Walk
Night Navigation Course with Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre in the Ballyhoura Mountains.
Registration: Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre
Start Time: 8.15 pm
Duration 3 hours
Pre Booking Essential
Walks Sunday May 4th
Galtee Peaks A Walk
Registration: 9am Moroney’s Bar, Lisvernane.
Start Time:10 am.
Distance: 25km
Strenuous long distance, high level walk taking in Galty More and numerous other peaks, overlooking the Five Lakes.
Lough Curra A Walk
Registration: 9.30 am Moroneys Bar, Lisvernane.
Start Time: 10.30am.
Distance: 16km.
Taking in the highest lake on the Galty mountains, including forest and moorland. Passing Lough Curra cave.
Slievenarnuck B Walk
Registration 9.30am Moroneys Bar, Lisvernane.
Start Time: 10.30am.
Distance 16km
Commencing from Lisvernane taking in Carroll’s Boreen, part of Ballyhoura Way with views
overlooking Aherlow.
Bruff Historical Walk
Start time: 2.30pm
Registration: Protestant Church, Bruff.
Duration: 2 and half hours
Bruff or Bru a nDeise
Learn all about Bruffand its history of habitation of some 4000 years. A colourful and informative walk booklet will be supplied.
Doneraile Park Heritage Walk
Start time 2.30pm
Registration: Doneraile Park entrance gates
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Explore the history of Doneraile Park through a guided tour. Learn of the Georgian Doneraile Court home to the St Ledger family until 1969. Follow the trail along the portico gate lodge, the hunting bridge, 300 old trees, and a herd of Irish dear and enjoy views of the park.
Cush Earth Works Archaeology Walk
Start time: 3pm
Register: Ballinvreena Community Hall, Ballinvreena, Co. Limerick
Duration: 2 ½ hours
A walk overlooking the fertile plains of east Limerick where you can take in an Iron Age agricultural community dating from about 1,000 BC to 400ad
Labbamologga Community walk
Start time: 2pm
Start point: T.O Park Car Park
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Family orientated scenic walk exploring field names, local history and lovely scenery.
Angelsboro Flora and Fauna Walk
Time: 2pm
Start point: Angelsboro Community Hall, Co. Limerick
Duration: 2 hours
Family orientated nature walk exploring the wonderful flora and fauna of Combaun Wood near Angelsboro
Kilbehenny Heritage Walk
Start Time: 2pm
Start point: Galty Castle Wood Car Park
Duration: 2 hours
Family orientated archaeology and heritage walk exploring Galty Castle wood near Kilbehenny
Lough Gur Archaeology Walk
Start time: 2.30pm
Register: Riordan’s Pub Holy Cross
Duration: 3 ½ hours
Visit Grange stone circle and continue on to discover all about the Earls of Desmond, the plantation of Munster and the vaults, the graves of Teampall Nua. Learn of burial practices and local customs of the megalithic Tomb before finally hearing of the legend Geroid Iarla and the siege of Lough Gur castle in 1641 at the lakefront.
Munster Moth Walk
Start Time: 9 pm
Register: Ballyhoura Forest Homes Ballyorgan.
Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Night Walk in the woods of Ballyorgan looking for creatures of the night such as moths and bats. Bring a camera, midge repellant, warm cloths and a torch. Great fund for all the family !
Walks Monday May 5th
Ballyhoura Forest A Walk
Registration 9am
Community Centre, Ardpatrick.
Start Time: 10am
Distance: 23 km
Starting at Quitrent Wood the route follows the Farrihy and Ogheen rivers. Crossing the Long mountain to Seefin, returning by the Goats path, Greenwood car park and Toor Boreen to Ardpatrick. Refreshments afterwards in the Green Wood Inn Ardpatrick.
Ballyhoura Forest B Walk
Registration: 9.30 am Community Centre, Ardpatrick.
Start Time:10.30 am
Distance: 13Km
Starting at Mount Russell on to the Black Ditch and Black Rock to return by Toor Boreen for
refreshments at Greenwood Inn Ardpatrick.
Cannon Sheehan C Walk
Registration: 12 pm
Glenanaar Car Park
2 ½ hours
The walk follows the Ogeen river upstream passing the meeting of the waters. Crossing two footbridges the route continues into the forest and on to the Mass Rock. The climbing in this walk is very gradual and is suitable for beginners.
Lough Gur Archaeology Walk
Start time: 10.30am
Register: Riordan’s Pub Holy Cross
Duration: 3 and a half hours
Visit Grange stone circle and continue on to discover all about the Earls of Desmond, the plantation of Munster and the vaults, the graves of Teampall Nua. Learn of burial practices and local customs of the megalithic Tomb before finally hearing of the legend Geroid Larla and the siege of Lough Gur castle in 1641 at the lakefront.
Galbally Heritage Walk
Start time: 2pm
Register: Canon Hennessey Hall, Galbally, Co. Limerick
Duration: 2 hours
Come along and explore this passage grave which according to fable and folklore it is the grave of Olium Olum, who was one of the early kings of Munster. It is also believed that the eloping couple Diarmuid and Grainne rested here in their flight from the angry Fionn McCumhaill.
Medieval Walled town of Kilmallock
Start time: 2pm
Registration: Kilmallock Church
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Explore the medieval walled town of Kilmallock, learn of ecclesiastical origins starting in the in the 6th century, a monastery having been founded here by St. Maloch, visits the ruins of Kilmallock abbey, a 13th century Dominican building, the Blossom gate from the 16th century century surrounding town walls and much more.
Birds of Prey Walk
Start Time: 9am
Registration: Green Wood Carpark
Duration 3 hours
Irish Raptor Study Group lead a nature walk looking at Birds of Prey with a focus on hen Harriers. Bring binoculars, camera, boots and light lunch.
For further information on the Ballyhoura International Walking Festival contact:
Call: 00353 63 91300
Email: info@ballyhoura.org
Log on: www.ballyhouracountry.com
Phone : 00353 63 91300
Fax : 00353 63 91330
Site : www.ballyhouracountry.com
Email : info@ballyhoura.org
May Bank Holiday Weekend (May 2nd - May 5th)
Launch Friday May 2nd
Noel Hanna, Northern Ireland mountaineer and Adventurer launches the festival and talks about his 7 Summits to Sea Level challenge.
Start Time: 8.30 pm Kilfinane Outdoor Education CentreWalks Saturday May 3rd
Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon
The 2008 Marathon will traverse a strenuous well marked route, through varied woodlands on the way to Slieve Reagh. Then continuing on through the “real” Glenroe and Darragh hills. Returning via Molanna river and Magniers wood to Kilfinane where a hot meal and showers are provided.
Registration: 8. 30am
Outdoor Education Centre, Kilfinane
Start Time: 9.30a.m
Distance: 42km,
Ballyhoura Half Marathon
Starting in Kilfinane the route leads through Magniers Wood, on to Kilflynn Church and Ballyorgan village. Through picturesque Glenosheen, returning via Castle Oliver to Kilfinane for refreshments at the Maple Ballroom.
Registration: 9am
Maple Ballroom, Kilfinane
Start Time: 10 am
Distance: 21km
Palatine Wood B Walk
Walking down by the Old Mill in Kilfinane and on past the Palatine Wood into a forest track, the trail then follows an old turf path to the Pinnacle of Shove Reagh before returning downhill on the winding track of the Ballyhoura Way. Refreshments served in Maple Ballroom in Kilfinane.
Registration: 9am
Maple Ballroom, Kilfinane.
Start 10.15am
Distance 16km
Birds and Butterflies Walk
A two hour nature walk through mixed woodland, upland hills with some heather moorland on Darragh Hills. Looking for birds, butterfly and plants. Led by Geoff Hunt of Birdwatch Ireland.
Registration: 9. 15am
Old Darragh Creamery
Start Time: 9.30am
Night Navigation Walk
Night Navigation Course with Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre in the Ballyhoura Mountains.
Registration: Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre
Start Time: 8.15 pm
Duration 3 hours
Pre Booking Essential
Walks Sunday May 4th
Galtee Peaks A Walk
Registration: 9am Moroney’s Bar, Lisvernane.
Start Time:10 am.
Distance: 25km
Strenuous long distance, high level walk taking in Galty More and numerous other peaks, overlooking the Five Lakes.
Lough Curra A Walk
Registration: 9.30 am Moroneys Bar, Lisvernane.
Start Time: 10.30am.
Distance: 16km.
Taking in the highest lake on the Galty mountains, including forest and moorland. Passing Lough Curra cave.
Slievenarnuck B Walk
Registration 9.30am Moroneys Bar, Lisvernane.
Start Time: 10.30am.
Distance 16km
Commencing from Lisvernane taking in Carroll’s Boreen, part of Ballyhoura Way with views
overlooking Aherlow.
Bruff Historical Walk
Start time: 2.30pm
Registration: Protestant Church, Bruff.
Duration: 2 and half hours
Bruff or Bru a nDeise
Learn all about Bruffand its history of habitation of some 4000 years. A colourful and informative walk booklet will be supplied.
Doneraile Park Heritage Walk
Start time 2.30pm
Registration: Doneraile Park entrance gates
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Explore the history of Doneraile Park through a guided tour. Learn of the Georgian Doneraile Court home to the St Ledger family until 1969. Follow the trail along the portico gate lodge, the hunting bridge, 300 old trees, and a herd of Irish dear and enjoy views of the park.
Cush Earth Works Archaeology Walk
Start time: 3pm
Register: Ballinvreena Community Hall, Ballinvreena, Co. Limerick
Duration: 2 ½ hours
A walk overlooking the fertile plains of east Limerick where you can take in an Iron Age agricultural community dating from about 1,000 BC to 400ad
Labbamologga Community walk
Start time: 2pm
Start point: T.O Park Car Park
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Family orientated scenic walk exploring field names, local history and lovely scenery.
Angelsboro Flora and Fauna Walk
Time: 2pm
Start point: Angelsboro Community Hall, Co. Limerick
Duration: 2 hours
Family orientated nature walk exploring the wonderful flora and fauna of Combaun Wood near Angelsboro
Kilbehenny Heritage Walk
Start Time: 2pm
Start point: Galty Castle Wood Car Park
Duration: 2 hours
Family orientated archaeology and heritage walk exploring Galty Castle wood near Kilbehenny
Lough Gur Archaeology Walk
Start time: 2.30pm
Register: Riordan’s Pub Holy Cross
Duration: 3 ½ hours
Visit Grange stone circle and continue on to discover all about the Earls of Desmond, the plantation of Munster and the vaults, the graves of Teampall Nua. Learn of burial practices and local customs of the megalithic Tomb before finally hearing of the legend Geroid Iarla and the siege of Lough Gur castle in 1641 at the lakefront.
Munster Moth Walk
Start Time: 9 pm
Register: Ballyhoura Forest Homes Ballyorgan.
Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Night Walk in the woods of Ballyorgan looking for creatures of the night such as moths and bats. Bring a camera, midge repellant, warm cloths and a torch. Great fund for all the family !
Walks Monday May 5th
Ballyhoura Forest A Walk
Registration 9am
Community Centre, Ardpatrick.
Start Time: 10am
Distance: 23 km
Starting at Quitrent Wood the route follows the Farrihy and Ogheen rivers. Crossing the Long mountain to Seefin, returning by the Goats path, Greenwood car park and Toor Boreen to Ardpatrick. Refreshments afterwards in the Green Wood Inn Ardpatrick.
Ballyhoura Forest B Walk
Registration: 9.30 am Community Centre, Ardpatrick.
Start Time:10.30 am
Distance: 13Km
Starting at Mount Russell on to the Black Ditch and Black Rock to return by Toor Boreen for
refreshments at Greenwood Inn Ardpatrick.
Cannon Sheehan C Walk
Registration: 12 pm
Glenanaar Car Park
2 ½ hours
The walk follows the Ogeen river upstream passing the meeting of the waters. Crossing two footbridges the route continues into the forest and on to the Mass Rock. The climbing in this walk is very gradual and is suitable for beginners.
Lough Gur Archaeology Walk
Start time: 10.30am
Register: Riordan’s Pub Holy Cross
Duration: 3 and a half hours
Visit Grange stone circle and continue on to discover all about the Earls of Desmond, the plantation of Munster and the vaults, the graves of Teampall Nua. Learn of burial practices and local customs of the megalithic Tomb before finally hearing of the legend Geroid Larla and the siege of Lough Gur castle in 1641 at the lakefront.
Galbally Heritage Walk
Start time: 2pm
Register: Canon Hennessey Hall, Galbally, Co. Limerick
Duration: 2 hours
Come along and explore this passage grave which according to fable and folklore it is the grave of Olium Olum, who was one of the early kings of Munster. It is also believed that the eloping couple Diarmuid and Grainne rested here in their flight from the angry Fionn McCumhaill.
Medieval Walled town of Kilmallock
Start time: 2pm
Registration: Kilmallock Church
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Explore the medieval walled town of Kilmallock, learn of ecclesiastical origins starting in the in the 6th century, a monastery having been founded here by St. Maloch, visits the ruins of Kilmallock abbey, a 13th century Dominican building, the Blossom gate from the 16th century century surrounding town walls and much more.
Birds of Prey Walk
Start Time: 9am
Registration: Green Wood Carpark
Duration 3 hours
Irish Raptor Study Group lead a nature walk looking at Birds of Prey with a focus on hen Harriers. Bring binoculars, camera, boots and light lunch.
For further information on the Ballyhoura International Walking Festival contact:
Call: 00353 63 91300
Email: info@ballyhoura.org
Log on: www.ballyhouracountry.com
Phone : 00353 63 91300
Fax : 00353 63 91330
Site : www.ballyhouracountry.com
Email : info@ballyhoura.org
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