A Walk in the Nire Gap 17 June 2018

The C walk on Sunday 22 June took the walkers to the Nire Gap, under the leadership of Tom Fitzgerald. Michael Daly was on hand to take pictures, and here's a selection.

A Sunny Weekend of Walking

The brilliant sunshine on the June Bank Holiday weekend inspired our club photographers. Here are five of the best from Sunday 3 June. First up, we have two from Ronagh Baumann, taken on the C walk up the Vee, which was led by Patricia Hurley.

Next up, we have a choice couple from Valentine Kenneally, taken on the B walk in the Galtys, which was led by Pat Moloney. 

And finally, we have one from Lilian Comerford, who was also on the Galtys walk. 

June Newsletter

June Newsletter

Comeragh Crossing Entries Open

The date of our Comeragh Crossing is getting closer – it’s on Saturday 7 July, so just a reminder that you can register for it on the website. We’ll have all your favourites – the Comeragh Challenge, Comeragh Crossing from Dungarvan to Clonmel, the Nire Walk and the Kilbrien Walk. The Kilbrien walk costs €20 and the other walks all cost €35. You can go to www.dungarvanhillwalking.org and click on Comeragh Crossing to register.

Comeraghs Walk 22 April, Walk Report, Patricia Hurley.

Nine walkers took part in Bernie Rush’s walk to the Comeraghs on Sunday 22 April. The walkers set off from the Mauma Road and walked to the Standing Stone and back. The walk took two hours in total.

Sneem Weekend – May 2018

From 11-13 May, 44 club members descended on Sneem, Co. Kerry, for a feast of walking. On Friday, the early starters did a 7-8km looped walk. On Saturday, the B and C walkers both set off at 10am. The B walk was a 15km walk called The Four Peaks, and lasted for six hours. The C walk was a linear walk along the Kerry Way, lasting four hours. On Sunday, those who had energy did a walk in Derrynane. Despite dire forecasts, the weather gods smiled on us all weekend.

Thanks to Dave Byrne for organising the weekend, Erich for organising the payments and Patrick Murray and Richard Dykes. for leading the C and B walks. After the walks, there was entertainment to suit all tastes, with a rugby match for the sports fans, and the Eurovision for those who love musical cheese. And also thanks to the Sneem Hotel for excellent hospitality and a delicious meal on the Saturday night.

July Walking Bonanza

July is packed with walking events. As well as the Comeragh Crossing on 7 July, you’ll have the Cunnigar Crossing on Sunday 15 July and the club barbecue on Saturday 28 July, hosted by Linda and Colm Humphries. All three of these events are raising funds for Dungarvan Lions Club, West Waterford Hospice and South-East Mountain Rescue, so let’s all give our support in any way you can. Just a note that the Cunnigar Crossing leaves at the later time of 2pm – we’ll have more about it in the next newsletter.

If you have a walk report or any other news you think the club members should know, please contact club PRO Derbhile Graham, derbhile.graham@gmail.com.

Thursday Bluebell Walk - 3 May 2018

Reenie Palmer led her famed Bluebell walk on Thursday 3 May. Eibhlin Power took these photos while they were exploring the woods.

A Tale of Two Comeragh Walks

In the last two weeks of April, there were two walks in the Comeraghs. The first was on 22 April with Bernie Rush and the second one on 29 April with Neil Fitzgerald. Here's some pics taken of the Bernie Rusht walk by Valentine Kenneally ...

... and some pics of the Neil Fitzgerald walk from Dave Haworth.

May Newsletter

April Newsletter

Comeragh Crossing Entries Open

The date of our Comeragh Crossing is getting closer – it’s on Saturday 7 July, so just a reminder that you can register on the website. We’ll have all your favourites – the Comeragh Challenge, Comeragh Crossing from Dungarvan to Clonmel, the Nire Walk and the Kilbrien Walk. The Kilbrien walk costs €20 and the other walks are all €35. You can go to www.dungarvanhillwalking.org and click on Comeragh Crossing to register.

West Waterford Food Festival Walk

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club led its annual walk for the West Waterford Festival of Food n Saturday 21 April. The walk met at the Park Hotel at 10am and took the walkers on a 7km route in the Comeraghs. Walkers had to be over fourteen to take part. The walk lasted around four hours, and was a good way for people to burn those food festival calories.

Foggy Walk to Carrigaline Mast. Walk Report: Patricia Hurley

Brian Reardon led a group of intrepid C walkers through fog on Sunday 8 April. The walk was listed as the Comeraghs and the walkers went up to Carrigaline Mast and to the standing stone, before they made their way back to the Mauma Road. This 12km walk lasted 3.5 hours.

Sneem Weekend – May 2018

In May, the club will be heading to Sneem in Co. Kerry for our weekend away. The weekend runs from 11-13 May and we’ll be staying at the Sneem Hotel. There will be B and C walks on the Saturday, and walks on Friday and on Sunday for anyone who wants to stretch their legs further.

Thursday Walk in Woodstown

Eleven brave souls ventured east to Woodstown, near Dunmore East, for a walk led by Neil Fitzgerald. We walked along Woodstown Beach, clambered over rocks and ended up on Creadon Beach, escaping the tide just on time. After a break there, and some enthusiastic photograph taking, we made our way along the lanes and back to our meeting point at the Saratoga Pub. The walk lasted two hours. Mist remained with us the whole time, but our bright spirits banished any gloom.

If you have a walk report or any other news you think the club members should know, please contact club PRO Derbhile Graham, derbhile.graham@gmail.com.

Thursday Walk in Woodstown 19 April 2018

I actually managed to make a Thursday walk this week (19 April), as it was on my side of the county. It was in Woodstown and it was led by Neil Fitzgerald. Here's a pic to give you a flavour of the walk - and of the breaktime fun. 

Thursday Walk in Kilrossanty

Eibhlin Power, one of the Thursday C walkers' resident photographers, took these stunning snaps from a walk in Kilrossanty on Thursday 12 April 2018, led by Geoff Palmer.

Thursday Walk in Whiting Bay

The Thursday walkers enjoyed a beach walk in Whiting Bay near Ardmore, on one of the few fine days we have enjoyed this year, Thursday 5 April. This pic was taken by Eibhlin Power.

Walk to Carrigaline Mast

On Sunday 11 March 2018, David Haworth took the C walkers up to Carrigaline Mast. Ronagh Baumann took these pictures, which show off the impressive structure to its advantage.