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.

Snowy Thursday Walk

Michael Daly took these gorgeous snaps in the Comeraghs during the Thursday B walk on 8 March. Rescue 117 kept watch over the group as they walked through the snow.

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Photos from Sunday B Walk 25 February 2018

On a cold bright day, just before the Beast from the East hit, our B walkers enjoyed a walk in the Comeraghs, taking in Knockanaifreann Ridge. The walk was led by Colm Humphries. Pics courtesy of Michael Daly.

March Newsletter

March Newsletter

St Patrick’s Day Walk

This year, St Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday. It also falls on the day that Ireland plays in the Six Nations. Therefore, in his wisdom, leader and ardent rugby fan Brian Wickham has decided to reschedule the traditional Slievenamon walk for Sunday 18 March. Details to follow.

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. There will be a walk on the Friday afternoon, two walks on the Saturday, and possibly a walk on the Sunday.

Walk Report: C Walk to Red Bank, 18 February. Leaders: John Browne

Eighteen C walkers headed west to Red Bank for a delightful forest walk. Despite mist and clouds that never quite lifted, spirits were high as they made their way along the trail. The trees provided ample shelter. There was a certain Indiana Jones quality to it, but most of the mud was concentrated on the space where the cars were parked. The walk lasted 2.5 hours.

Dates For Your Diary

11-13 May – Trip to Sneem

7 July – Comeragh Crossing

21 July – Club Barbecue

1-8 September – Club Holiday to Austria

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.

Sunday Scramble on Comeraghs - 18 February

Here's a sample of pics from a misty Comeragh walk on Sunday 18 February 2018, led by Tony Fitzgerald. It came complete with scrambling. First three photos from Michael Daly and the fourth from Onra Power.

Snowy Walk in Melleray - 11 February 2019

Here are a few pics from Tom Walsh's Melleray walk, which looked positively alpine that day. Photos courtesy of Patricia Hurley.

Photos from Thursday B and C Walks - 1 February 2018

Here's a selection of pics from the B and C walks on Thursday, 1 February, a glorious day. Though it was the first day of spring, there was a chill in the air, but everyone wrapped up warm and enjoyed the sunshine.

The first three pictures are from the B walk in the Comeraghs. Thanks to Michael Daly for these. And the second set of three is from the C walk in Ardmore. Thanks to Eibhlin Power for these. It's great to have such dedicated photographers in the club.

Photos from Colligan Woods Walk

Some snaps taken by enthusiastic Thursday C walker Eibhlin Power at Colligan Woods on 25 January, 2018

February Newsletter

February 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. There will be a walk on the Friday afternoon, two walks on the Saturday, and possibly a walk on the Sunday.

Dungarvan Walkers Head for the Beach

The C walk on Sunday 7 January brought the Dungarvan walkers east, to the sandhills of Tramore. The walk was to be led by Elizabeth Twohig, but she was unavailable, so Eileen Barrett ably stepped into the breach. There were fifteen walkers and the walk lasted 2.5 hours. We walked along the Burrows to the Sandhills, and members got a chance to see the Backstrand, one of the hidden jewels of the East Waterford Coast. The weather was cold and crisp, and the walk was an invigorating experience for all. 

Sympathies to Tom Fitzgerald

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club would like to extend its sympathies to Tom Fitzgerald and his family on the sad loss of his wife, Anne. Anne gave great service to the club over the years. She helped with the catering in the early years of the Comeragh Crossing and also manned checkpoints on the Pieta House Darkness Into Light walk She also went on a number of club holidays, so she was well known to the members of the club. May she rest in peace.

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.