Club walk Sunday 25th September 2022

Glendahurk Horseshoe, Co. Mayo. 'A' grade walk. 7 hours/16kms approx. 1100m overall ascent.  Car pool from Gullanes, departing 8am. Coffee stop @ Circle K, Mulranny Road, Newport F28 F8XO at 9.50am. 

Road, bog, open mountain. Some steep ground including short section of exposed ridge. Boots, full mountain gear, good lunch, snacks, water. Good level of fitness required. Leader: Brendan Fahy. 

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Club walk Sunday 18th September 2022

Miner's Way from Keadue to Drumshanbo via Arigna. Bus departing Gullanes at 9am. Approx. 12kms/4 hours. Mountain bog, grass, tracks and quiet roads. Short ascent.  

Boots, full gear, lunch/refreshments. Stick recommended. Shorter walk option available also (call Brid for details).

Bring some money as we'll stop in Arigna Mining Experience for a short break. Leader Brid Lyons.

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 Quick post on some events coming up which may be of interest.

The Autumn Walking Festival will take place in Carlow this year from 30th September to 2nd October. Seventeen walks on the schedule, all led by local leaders. For further information on the walks, starting points, and rules of participation and to book your place on these amazing walks, visit the website or phone 059-9130411.

Mountaineering Ireland Hill Skills days are being held around the country. Good for those who want to start on hill skills journey as led by qualified instructors. More info/register here.

Finally, our Environmental Officer Bríd will be leading our participation in the One from the Hills campaign, starting this weekend.