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After last month’s cancellation of our walk on Ben Coona, we set off again today. Weather forecast was not very promisin...
04/10/2026

After last month’s cancellation of our walk on Ben Coona, we set off again today. Weather forecast was not very promising but that was no deterrent.
We set off from Lettergesh beech with reasonable visibility on the hills. We moved along very nicely, reprising Mayo’s great win in August! It certainly brightened the mood.
The wind picked up when we got to Ben Froigh as did the rain. Plenty of stops for chat and craic got us through the rest of the day and before we knew it we were back to a lively Lettergesh. We vowed we were going to do this walk again very soon in good weather, where we can see the wonderful vistas and continue to relive Croke Park in August. Thanks to Jacqui for leading and Helen for the pictures.

04/09/2026

We have to cancel our hillwalk on Ben Coona this Sunday, 6th September. There is a yellow wind warning in operation.

Our September ramble on Ashleigh falls went ahead and was enjoyed by all, despite the damp conditions. Visibility was po...
30/08/2026

Our September ramble on Ashleigh falls went ahead and was enjoyed by all, despite the damp conditions. Visibility was poor but the mood was good. It’s always great to get out and enjoy our natural world - having the correct rainwear means we can take advantage of any opportunity that comes our way.

Our next outing is next Sunday September 6th on Ben Choona , led by Jacqui. Really looking forward to it.

09/08/2026

A big thanks to all who contributed in any way to the recent Joyce Country Challenge. We couldn’t do it without the support and cooperation of the local community.

A special thanks to all who participated in the various walks and donated €2,400, which we have passed on the Galway and Mayo/Roscommon hospice foundations.

We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Joyce Country Challenge Saturday 18th July; part two. After the frenetic start to the day and the last of the 30k challe...
21/07/2026

Joyce Country Challenge Saturday 18th July; part two.

After the frenetic start to the day and the last of the 30k challenge walkers had left the hall, everyone drew a big breath before the start of the next phase. Cups of tea and toast could now be taken in a relaxed mood.
The radio men arrived and began setting up base stations, transmitters and aerials. Soon the air crackled as contact was made with the various checkpoints out on the hills.
Walkers for the next series of walks began to arrive and register for their preferred walk. More tea was served, water and walking poles offered to all and reminders about sunscreen issued.
As soon as one group left another arrived to register for their time to walk. Never a dull moment.
The catering team of Teresa, Maura, Deirdre, Trish, Mary and their helpers buttered more bracks and cut more cakes with practiced precision.
Breda, Anne and Padraig filed registration forms and began completing certificates as the first of the early walks began their re peace.
Again the hall hummed with excitement as people relaxed and savoured the atmosphere. Groups, strangers just hours earlier sat and chatted and tried to refuse the sweet plates of delights being invisibly replenished at their tables.
Nobody wanted to leave!
It was passed 8:30 pm before the hall was closed and another memorable Joyce Country Challenge came to a satisfied close.

Go mbeirimid beo ar an ám seo arís.

Saturday 18th July saw our 18th Joyce Country Challenge pass off in idyllic weather conditions. We have experienced it a...
20/07/2026

Saturday 18th July saw our 18th Joyce Country Challenge pass off in idyllic weather conditions. We have experienced it all weather wise over the past 18 years so were well due the weather we enjoyed on Saturday.
The first indication that the day ahead was going to be exceptional was that everyone was in high spirits as they arrived from as early as 5:30am at Finny hall.
As usual the aroma of fresh tea and toast wafted around the hall as the first walkers filled out registration forms and did the final gear checks.
The checkpoints on the hills were busy ticking off walkers cards earlier than expected as the perfect underfoot conditions brought walkers across the Maamtrasna plateau at a lively pace. The ‘usual suspects’, the Devil’s Mother and Bunacuneen were in a welcoming mood and not at all interested in being seen as challenging.
As usual the oasis at Ail Dubh was busy as Ray and Marion made what many regard as the best ham sandwich in the world. It is certainly the most appreciated !
Everyone passed this check point well ahead of the deadline and enjoyed the traverse back to a great welcome in Finny hall.
The picture’s tell the story and we will have separate posts on the 3 other walk which took place on Saturday.

Hat and sticks left in Finny Hall on Saturday 18th July, after our 18th Joyce Country Challenge.
20/07/2026

Hat and sticks left in Finny Hall on Saturday 18th July, after our 18th Joyce Country Challenge.

Great plug in this week’s Advertiser.
16/07/2026

Great plug in this week’s Advertiser.

Just two days to go before this year’s Joyce Country Challenge. We will be blessed with good weather which we look forwa...
15/07/2026

Just two days to go before this year’s Joyce Country Challenge.

We will be blessed with good weather which we look forward to.

But, be sure to bring plenty of sun cream, water and bug/fly repellent!!

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Cahergowan
Claregalway

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