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28TH APRIL-1ST MAY 2017
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WALKINGFESTIVAL
BALLYHOURAINTERNATIONAL
2017
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The Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club have walks every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday evenings. New members are always welcome.For more information on Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club, email: [email protected] or visit www.ballyhourabears.com
A Walks are only for very experienced hill climbers
B Walks are for experienced walkers. Moderate pace
C & Special Interest Walks are ideal for all the family
A WALK
C WALK
B WALK
EQUIPMENT / SAFETY
For All Walks, Boots, Rucksack, Waterproofs, Packed Lunch, Hot Drinks, Tracksuit (no jeans), Warm Hat & Gloves and a change of clothing after the walk is recommended.• Hill Walking is an adventure sport and not devoid of an element of risk. Those taking part in any of the walks do so at their own risk.• Participants are advised to be properly prepared for the walks chosen, especially Grade A Walks.• The decision and authority of the Walk Leader on all walks is final and is at all times to be accepted by the participants.• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on all walks.• Please make sure you sign out at the end of each walk.
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WALKING TIMETABLE
Walk/Day Type Registration Bus Depart Start Time Grade of Walk
FRI28 APR
Guided 8.30pm - 9.00pmWalk 1. B WALK
SAT29 APR
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
Self/Guided
9.30pm
11.00am
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
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2.30pm
-
10.00am
11.30am
2.30pm
3.00pm
2.30pm
Walk 2.
Walk 3.
Walk 4.
Walk 5.
Walk 6.
A WALK
C WALK
C WALK
C WALK
C WALK
SUN30 APR
Guided
Guided
Guided
Guided
Community/Guided
Guided
9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
4.30pm
2.00pm
11.00am
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10.00am
12.00pm
3.00pm
5.00pm
2.30pm
11.30am
Walk 7.
Walk 8.
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Walk 10.
Walk 11.
Walk 12.
B WALK
C WALK
B WALK
B WALK
C WALK
C WALK
MON1 MAY
Guided
Community/Guided
Community/Guided
Guided
Community/Guided
Community/Guided
9.30am
11.00am
2.00pm
2.00pm
3.00pm
3.30pm
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10.00am
11.30am
2.30pm
2.30pm
3.30pm
4.00pm
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Walk 14.
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Walk 17.
Walk 18.
C WALK
C WALK
C WALK
C WALK
C WALK
C WALK
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4 5DAY 1. - Fri. April 28th
9.00am Ballyhoura Office information point for5.00pm Ballyhoura International Walking FestivalTel: 063-91300Email: [email protected] TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION8.00pm O'Shaughnessy’s Bar, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Duration:9.00pm till Late
FILM SCREENING - Ballyhoura Beo8.00pm Church of Ireland, Kilfinane. Pre-registration Essential Film: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG)Duration:1.5 hours (€5 per Child, Adult free) GPS: 8⁰28’11.14’ W 52⁰ 21’31.10’ NTel: 063-91300Email: [email protected]
Walk 1. MOON LIT WALK (MAGNER’S HILL) 8.30pm Pre- Registration at Ballyhoura Development Office, Kilfinane Co. Limerick. 9.00pm Start. Moon Walk is an excellent opportunity to see beautiful landscape by the light of the moon. You will visit some of the most scenic parts of Ballyhoura Country but if you have never had the opportunity to do some night walking then don’t miss this as it’s an altogether different experience. High Vis Jacket and head torch requiredDuration:2-3 hoursGPS: 8⁰28’11.14’ W 52⁰ 21’31.10’ N Leader: Pat Casey (€5) Tel: 086- 3824711Email: [email protected]
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DAY 2. - Sat. April 29th
Walk 2. GALTEE CHARITY WALK9.30am Pre- Registration at Kings Yard.10.00am Start. Take to the rolling hills of the Galty’s and experience breath taking views from Ireland’s highest inland mountain range. In Aid of Carebright Dementia Hub Refreshments at Kilbehenny Community CentreDuration:4 hoursLeader: Angela Hennessy (€15)Tel: 063- 91300 Email:[email protected]
Walk 3. Community Walk KILBEHENNY HERITAGE WALK11.00am Pre- Registration at Galty Castle Wood.11.30am Start. Family orientated archaeology walk and heritage walk exploring Galty Castle Wood. Refreshments at Kilbehenny Community Centre after walk.Duration:2 hoursGPS: 8⁰ 17’ 79.49 ‘ W 52⁰ 32’ 15.58’ N Leader: Maurice Fitzgerald (€5)Tel: 087 8214991 Email:[email protected]
YOGA CLASS (after Galty Charity Walk)1.30pm Pre- Registration at Kilbehenny Community Centre.2.00pm Relax with a yoga class after the Galty walk. This class is suitable for those who wish to explore Yoga and it’s benefits in their everyday life. It is a gentle class and can serve both as an introduction and a guide for those who have not experienced yoga classes, also suitable for those who have a practice already. Duration:1 hourGPS: 8⁰ 10’44.3 W 52⁰ 19’18.1’ NLeader: Caroline Conroy (€10) Tel: 063- 91300 Email:[email protected]
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6 7DAY 2. - Sat. April 29th
Walk 4. Community Walk MITCHELSTOWN CULTURE TRINITY 2.00pm Pre- Registration at Forest Hall, New Square, Mitchelstown.2.30pm Start. Gaelic themed, Gaelic games, Skittles Park, John Mandeville, College Croquet, St. Fanahan’s Well. Refreshments at Forest Hall.Duration:1.5 hours4.00pm Hurling heroes talk from Cuchalainn, to Mick Mackey, Ringy Doyler at Forest Hall.4.30pm Tracing roots made simple by Mitchelstown clan search.GPS: 8° 26’ 99’ W 52⁰.26’62’ N,Leader: Seamus Fox (€5)Tel: 087-3589734 Email:[email protected]
Walk 5. Community Walk SINGLES WALK (KEALE RIVER) - Ballyhoura Beo 2.00pm Pre- Registration (ages rating 18 +) 2.30pm Bus leaves from Ballyhoura Office in Kilfinane.3.00pm This is a led walk along the riverbank; You’ll be taking in views of the Ballyhoura mountain, flora & fauna along the way. Includes Bust transfer to Daly’s Pub for a pint, romantic stroll along the Keale River to the Village Inn, Ballyorgan (for another pint). Prepare to meet your soulmate on this pub to pub walk, whilst noticing the “Birds and Bee’s” along the route. Refreshments at Nuala Mee’s Bar, Ballyorgan.Duration:2 hoursGPS: 8° 28’ 12.44’’ W 52° 18’ 53.90’ NLeader: Mike Noonan (€20)Tel: 063-91300 Email:[email protected]
Walk 6. Community Walk DONKEY SANCTUARY 2.00pm Pre- Registration at the Visitor Centre.2.30pm Start at Donkey Sancturay Visitor Centre. Self-guided walk with light refreshments in the Visitor Centre. Picnic area. Treasure hunt.Duration:1 hour GPS:8° 79’35.53’ W 52⁰ 26’54.71’ NLeader: Guided (FREE)Tel: 022-48398 Email:[email protected]
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DAY 3. - Sun. April 30th
Walk 7. SLIEVE FELIM WALK 9.30am Pre- Registration at Murroe National School.10.00am Start. The Slieve Felim Mountains is a place of quiet beauty and natural rural charm. The walk gives fantastic views into County Limerick, with historic & folklore interest, seat of Evelyn and queen of the local area. Learn about the 12 hills of Ebhlainn, wedge tombs, stone circles and much more. Refreshments at Croker’s Bar of Rugby Fame with Peter Cloghessy. ”The Claw” Duration:2.5 hoursGPS: 8° 39’ 97.13W 52⁰ 64’ 96.6 N Leader: Tom Holmes (€5)Tel: 086- 3642673 Email: [email protected]
Walk 8. Community Walk FAMILY WALK NATURE TRAIL SCAVENGER HUNT - Ballyhoura Beo11.30am Pre- Registration at Ballyhoura Mountain Centre.12.00am Starting out from the Ballyhoura Bike Centre, the walk takes you through beautiful stands of mature Scot's Pine and Beech. You will pass via forest tracks and trails over the Lyre na Freaghaun stream and alongside Sitka Spruce plantations. Along the way you will hear the rapidly flowing stream that carries the name of the Gleann Easa Mór or the 'Glen of the great waterfall'. take the time to pay special attention to the many types of fern and bryophytes. Duration:1.5 hoursGPS: 8° 30’ 16’ W 52⁰ 19’ 4’ N Leader: Rebecca Hand (€5 per Child, Adults Free) Tel: 063-91300Email: [email protected]
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Walk 9. BALLYRIGGAN WALK (Introduction to Geocaching)2.30pm Pre- Registration at Ballyhoura Office, Kilfinane.3.00pm Start. Enjoy and relaxing walk around Ballyriggan with an introduction to geocaching. Enjoy views of Kilfinane, Galty mountain and the Golden Vale. Refreshments at Kelleher’s Pub, Kilfinane.Duration:2.5 hoursGPS: 8° 47’ 01.63’W 52⁰ 35’ 86.32’NLeader: Diarmuid O’Leary (€5)Tel: 063-91300 Email:[email protected]
Walk 10. MINDFULNESS WALK CANON SHEEHAN LOOP 4.30pm Pre- Registration: Glenanaar, Co. Limerick. 5.00pm Start. Join Ballyhoura Beo and Conrad Frankel on this gentle, meditation walk. Explore mindfulness in our everyday practices as we discover the peaceful trail of Canon Sheehan. Focus on your breath and movement, pause for meditation overlooking the waters of Canon Sheehan Loop Walk. Duration:1.5 hours GPS:8° 30’ 32’ W 52⁰ 16’ 18’ NLeader: Conrad Frankel (€10)
Walk 11. Community Walk KILMALLOCK TOWN WALK 2.00pm Pre- Registration at the Church in Kilmallock.2.30pm Starting at the church, this tour includes the town wall, Dominican ruin, Collegiate Church and the Famine Memorial park, the poet’s house, and many other interesting historical features. Refreshments at Deebert House HotelDuration:2 hours GPS:8° 56’ 98.12’W 52⁰ 40’ 09.08’ NLeader: Maureen Lynch (€5)Tel: 086-3264294 Email: [email protected]
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DAY 3. - Sun. April 30th
Walk 12. Community Walk LOUGH GUR MYSTICAL WALK11.00am Pre- Registration at Reardon’s Pub, Holycross.11.30am Start. Visit Grange Stone Circle, Tempall Nua, The Giants Grave and lakefront, learning the history of the area but more importantly discovering the vast wealth of folklore and legends associated with Lough Gur. Our experienced local guide will take you through a vividly entertaining tour including tales of Gearoid Iarla. 3rd Earl of Desmond, Thomas O' Connellan - poet, harper associated with Tempall Nua, Mary Fogarty who lived at the farm by Lough Gur, Áine - Queen of the fairies, Tir na N-Óg and a visit to the Lough Gur Heritage Centre. Refreshments available at Heritage CentreDuration:3.5 hoursGPS: 8° 31'17.3" W 52°31'31.6" N Leader: Trish Williams(€5)Tel: 087-2852022.Email: [email protected]
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13DAY 4. - Mon. May 1st
Walk 13. Community Walk KNOCKSOUNA HARVEST TRAIL WALK 9.30am Pre- Registration at Church, Kilmallock. 10.00am Start. Taking in Tankardstown Neolithic House, Knocksouna Hill. Refreshments at Deebert House Hotel.Duration:2 hoursGPS: 8⁰ 56’ 98.12’W 52⁰40’ 09.08’ NLeader: Marie Therese O’ Brien (€5)Tel: 086-8641693Email: [email protected]
Walk 14. Community Walk KILFINANE TOWN WALK 11.00am Pre- Registration at Centra Kilfinane.11.30am Start. A tour of Kilfinane town taking in the local history, folklore and legends such as Staker Wallace, Brian Boru. Kilfinane was one of the royal seats of the Kings of Cashel. History of Charles Silver Oliver and Castle Oliver and St Fionáin founder of the first church in Kilfinane. Refreshments at Healy’s Bar.Duration:1.5 hoursGPS: 8⁰ 47’ 01.63’W 52⁰ 35’ 86.32’NLeader: Hugh Murphy (€5)Tel: 087-6799064 Email: [email protected]
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DAY 4. - Mon. May 1st
Walk 15. Community Walk BRUFF HISTORICAL WALK 2.00pm Pre- Registration at at Church of Ireland.2.30pm Start. Take in the folklore of Binn Lishinn and listen to the history of Rev. Godfrey Massey, Adelaide School, Collin’s Well, the Old Barracks, Sean Wall Memorial, Church of Ireland, Thomas Fitzgerald - Great Grandfather of JFK. Refreshments at Thomas Fitzgerald Centre, Bruff.Duration:1.5 - 2 hoursGPS: 8 33' 0. 0'W 52 28'27.8 N Leader: Maurice Lyons (€5)Tel: 086- 3375207Email: [email protected]
Walk 16. Community Walk CAHERCONLISH TOWN WALK 2.00pm Pre- Registration at Molly’s Pub, Inch St, Caherconlish. 2.30pm Start. A guided walk of key historic sites in the Caherconlish area. Starting at the Sean chuirt bronze ages settlement taking in the holy year cross and standing stones. Refreshments at Molly’s Bar. Duration:1.5 hoursGPS: 8 ⁰ 50’ 51.82’ W 52⁰ 58’ 97.46’ N Leader: John Kennedy (FREE)Tel: 086- 2565442 Email: [email protected]
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Walk 17. Community Walk DONERAILE PARK AND GARDEN WALK 3.00pm Pre- Registration at Café in Doneraile Park.3.30pm Start. This guided garden tour will take visitors on an enchanting journey through the 17th and 19th century garden. The tour highlights the interconnection between the 18th century parkland, the 17th century Castle Gardens and the Court Gardens of the 19th century. Refreshments at Doneraile Park Café.Duration:2 hoursGPS: 8⁰ 58’ 14.70’ W 52⁰ 22’ 10.09’ N Leader: Michael O’Sullivan (FREE)Tel: 087-9049767 Email: [email protected]
Walk 18. Community Walk LABBAMOLOGGA TOWNLAND WALK 3.30pm Pre- Registration at T.O Park.4.00pm Start. Labbamologga Townland Walk. Family orientated scenic walk exploring the community around Labbamologga through the local field names, history and heritage. Refreshments at Community Centre.Duration:2.5 hoursGPS: 8⁰ 34’ 28.49’ W 52⁰ 30’ 32’.86’ WLeader: Tom Flynn (€5)Tel: 086-8272761 Email: [email protected]
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DAY 4. - Mon. May 1st
BALLYHOURA APPLE FARM MARKET 10.00am- Ballyhoura Artisan Park Kilfinane, Co. Limerick 3.00pm Upcoming Ballyhoura Apple Farm Market and craft, First Friday of every month.GPS: 8⁰28’11.14’ W 52⁰ 21’31.10’ N Leader: Maurice GilbertTel: 087-2741863
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Pre-registrationessentialPaymentatWalksRegistration
Email:[email protected]
WALKING PASS PRICES
GaltyCharityWalk €15
CWalk €5
SpecialInterestWalks €0-20
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