CANCELLED: Sunday B and C Walks for 21 January

Just to let you know that the B and C walks for Sunday 21 January are both cancelled, as we have received the sad news that Tom Fitzgerald's wife, Anne, has died. Our sympathies go to Tom and his family. Anne was known to the members of the club, as she came on several club holidays. The walks have been cancelled as a mark of respect to Tom, Anne and their family. 

January Newsletter

January Newsletter

New Year’s Eve Walk to Glenshelane

Fifteen hardy souls decided to shake off the Christmas cobwebs and brave the elements in Glenshelane Woods. We negotiated slippery bridges and limbo-danced under a tree. At the halfway point, leader Norman Graham made the decision to turn back and we went back the way we came. Despite almost incessant rain, the mood was bright, and we all agreed that the walk was a great way to start the New Year

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. The cost of this weekend is €149 per person, including two nights B&B and an evening meal. If you’d like to come on this weekend, contact Dave Byrne on 087 7971697, and have your money paid by the night of the club meeting on 6 February.

Mulled Wine Walk. Walk Report, Richard Dykes

There was an impressive turnout of 45 revellers for the annual Mulled Wine Walk on 17 December. After the walk along the Ardmore Cliffs, they enjoyed great cakes and mince pies made by Ronagh Baumann. Erich Baumann excelled again with his delicious mulled wine. There was also lots of hearty singing to go along with the treats. Thanks to Erich and Ronagh for their time and great work.

Things to Look Forward To

January can be a gloomy time, but when you’re a member of Dungarvan Hillwalking Club, there’s always something around the corner. Here are a few dates to look forward to.

11-12 May – Club Weekend in Sneem

June/July 2017 – Cunnigar Crossing (date to be decided)

7 July – Comeragh Crossing

21 July – Club BBQ, hosted by Colm and Linda Humphries

1-8 September – Austria Holiday

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

Austrian Holiday 2018. Deposit Required

A deposit of €200 is required on or before the next club night on the 2nd January 2018 to secure a place on the holiday.

A photocopy of your passport is also required.

Thanks

Tony Fitzgerald  087 258 8171

Club holiday to Austria 2018

December Newsletter

Thursday C Walkers Walk in Glorious Mud at Fenor Lakes

On Thursday, November 2^nd, Elizabeth Twohig led a gang of 17 Thursday C walkers around Fenor Lakes. It was what you might call an Indiana Jones walk, with lots of mud to squelch through and branches to climb over. There were a couple of unexpected twists and turns thrown in to keep us on our toes. We climbed up to an outcrop, which gave us stunning views of Tramore and the valley around Fenor. We then walked towards Ballyscanlon Reservoir and then took the Carrigavantry route before returning to the cars for Jaffa Cakes and brack.

Club Holiday to Austria

For next year’s international escapade, the plan is to return to Austria, but to another part called Maria Alm. The holiday will take place from 1-8 September 2018, and you fly to and from Munich, out of Dublin. There will be five guided walks on the trip. The holiday costs €759, to include flights, seven nights in a hotel with half-board, guides and transfers. If this floats your boat, contact Tony Fitzgerald on 087 2588171.

Sneem Weekend– May 2018

Closer to home, the club weekend away is in Sneem in Co. Kerry on 11 and 12 May, and we’ll be staying at the Sneem Hotel. The cost of this weekend is €149 per person, including two nights B&B and an evening meal. There’s the possibility of renting houses at €55 per house per night, but meals aren’t included. If you’d like to come on this weekend, contact Dave Byrne on 087 7971697.

Mulled Wine Walk 17 December

This year’s Mulled Wine Walk is on Sunday 17 December. It leaves the Park Hotel at 1pm, and you can also meet it in Ardmore at 1.30pm. It will be led by Richard. Erich will supply the mulled wine and Ronagh will be making mince pies. Much thanks to them, and to all involved in organising this walk. This year, proceeds from the collection after the walk will be donated to two charities, Dungarvan Lions Club and West Waterford Hospice.

A further note: the Christmas party has been cancelled for this year, but we’re optimistic it’ll be revived next year.

Walk Report: C Walk, 5 November, Coumduala Loop. Walk Leader: Ann Mangan

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The C walkers enjoyed a walk of just over 7km around the Coumduala Loop in Rathgormack in classic November weather, bright and clear. The twelve walkers enjoyed stunning views and watched a farmer and his dog herd a sheep downwards. They enjoyed lunch in the shadow of wind turbines and Sliabh na mBan. Starting at the Trailhead, the walkers climbed towards Knockanaffrin Ridge and the glacier that formed Coumduala Lough. After lunch, they climbed 500m to the Gap, and then followed the Staighre trail down to the woods. The walk lasted just under 3.5 hours. Thanks to Ann Mangan for this report.

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

Christmas Party

Regrettably the Christmas Party scheduled for the 16th December has been cancelled due to only 11 people showing an interest in going.

2018 CLUB HOLIDAY

MARIE ALM,             AUSTRIA.

DEPART DUBLIN  SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2018 FLYING TO MUNICH

RETURN FROM  MUNICH SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2018

7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD AT 3* SUPERIOR HOTEL HINTERMOOS

5 GUIDED WALKS         20kg BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE PER PERSON

RETURN COACH TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL

COST €759 PER PERSON           DEPOSIT €200 PER PERSON     SINGLE SUPPLEMENT €130

Names to Tony 087 258 8171

November Newsletter & Photographs

Remembering Clare O’Neill

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club would like to pay tribute to former member Clare O’Neill, who lost her life during Storm Ophelia. Clare was a member of the club for several years and she and her daughter Rosie were regulars on our Sunday walks. Clare also led walks for the club, and took part in the club trip to Ben Nevis in 2008. She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness and empathy, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Club Decides on Charity Donations
At the recent club AGM, a proposal was put forward by Brian Wickham that proceeds from club events like the Comeragh Crossing, Cunnigar Crossing and Mulled Wine walk be split three ways. The benefitting charities will be Waterford Hospice, Dungarvan Lions’ Club and a charity of the club’s choosing. This proposal was accepted at the AGM.

Winter C Walk Schedule
At the AGM, it was also decided that the times for winter C walks (up to March) will be at the leader’s discretion. The majority of walks will be at 12pm, but if a walk has a shorter duration, the leader can decide to schedule it for 1pm. Times will be given on the walk sheets, which are available on the club website and at club meetings. If you’re on Facebook, you’ll also see the times posted up there.

Long Way Round Walk
South-East Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) is holding its annual walk/run in the dark to raise funds for its valuable work in Clonmel on Saturday 25^th November. The HQ for this year’s walk is the Central Technical Institute at the Mall in Clonmel and you can check in between 5pm and 7pm. Walkers will leave in groups from 6.30pm onwards.

Christmas Party

It may feel a little early to mention the C word, but the club Christmas party is always an event to look forward to. It takes place on Saturday 16 December at the tennis club. There’ll be a meal, a DJ and mighty crack.

Sneem Weekend Away
Next year’s club weekend away is to Sneem, Co. Kerry on 11-12 May 2018. We’ll be staying in The Sneem Hotel and the price is €149 per person for two nights’ B&B and an evening meal. If you want to express your interest, give Dave Byrne a buzz or text on 087 7971697.

Your New Committee

Tony Fitzgerald is remaining as Chairperson, Erich is Treasurer, Linda Humphries is Secretary and Dave Byrne is Membership Officer. We have a new vice-Chairperson, John Lucey, and Derbhile Graham is taking over from Anne Dykes in the role of PRO.

If you have any walk reports or snippets of interest to members, please email them in to club PRO Derbhile Graham on derbhile.graham@gmail.com.

RECENT WINTER WALKS IN THE COMERAGHS

CLUB MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

Membership to Dungarvan hillwalking club is €40 but we have a reduced rate of €35 until 31st October.
Associate membership is €15
Forms are avialable online.

Membership Secretary

David Byrne
37 Ballyrandle Drive
Dungarvan
County Waterford.
087 797 1697

September Newsletter

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER.

Italian Holiday 2017

We wish all participants in this year’s holiday a great time and to bring back some happy walking memories.

AGM

Tuesday               3^rd October 2017 at 20:00                         Park Hotel

Yes folks it is coming up to that time of year again. To keep the Club as one of the best we require new people to join the committee with new ideas and enthusiasm. The Jobs are not at all daunting and are capable of being done by any club member. No previous experience necessary.

We are still looking for a long list of people this year as some of the current members have served a long time and deserve a break.

Treasurer    Chair person       Vice Chair Person          B walk Coordinator  C walk Coordinator         Web site coordinator      Public relations Officer

Training Officer

Don’t be shy come forward today.                              Your club needs you.

Membership Fees

The adult membership fee of €40 remains the same for 2017 – 2018.

The early payment reduction is available for the month of October at €35

Associated membership is €10

Excellent value for an all year round walk schedule and holiday events.

There will be an opportunity to sign up at the AGM.

To assist us to deliver membership cards it is a requirement that if you are not a regular walker, that a stamped, self addressed envelope accompanies the application form and payment.

If anyone can produce a membership form in Irish, we can make it available on the website. Send it to dungarvanhillwalking@gmail.com.               Thanks.

Save the date.

May 11^th – 13^th 2018.          Spring weekend away in Kerry. More details later.