Visit Ballyhoura

01/09/2026

This Sunday – explore Ballinaboola & Carron with local guide Declan Clancy.

Our next Ballyhoura Guided Walk Series outing takes us into another fascinating corner of the Ballyhoura Mountains, combining forest trails, local heritage, archaeology and some fantastic views along the way.

Starting at Ballinaboola, Declan will lead the group to St Patrick’s Well, hidden within the woodland, before continuing to the megalithic tomb and returning via the Ballyhoura Way.

There’s also an optional climb to Carron (460m), with panoramic views across Counties Limerick and Cork.

Sunday 6 September | 10am
16km | Approx. 4 hours | Moderate
Ballinaboola Trailhead Car Park

If you’d like to discover the Ballyhouras with someone who knows these hills, their history and their hidden corners, come along with Declan.

Book here:
https://ballinaboolawalk.eventbrite.ie

01/09/2026

Join Hillwalking Radio Club in Galbally this Saturday, 5th September, for The Ramble – Galbally’s annual community walks.

Two walks will be available, with something to suit everyone:

🥾 Darby’s Bed – a moderate 2–2.5 hour scenic hill walk to the 6,000-year-old megalithic passage grave on Deerpark Hill.

🥾 Jim Fahy Loop – an easy, family-friendly riverbank and pathway walk starting at Moore Abbey.

Registration: from 10am at the Galbally Community Hall
Walks start: 10.30am
Cost: Free to participate, with donations welcome to support organisational costs and help keep the local First Responders trained and equipped.

Tea and refreshments will be served afterwards in Galbally Community Centre, with plenty of spot prizes too.

Sturdy footwear is essential. Strictly no dogs allowed.

A lovely morning of walking, meeting familiar faces and making some new ones along the way.

If you can't make the event, you can DONATE online at www.hillwalkingradioclub.com

30/08/2026

21/08/2026

📢Temporary Trail Closure | Canon Sheehan Loop Walk

Due to Coillte harvesting works, sections of the Canon Sheehan Loop Walk will be temporarily closed from 24 August to 5 September 2026.

Please follow all local signage and diversions in place during this time, and avoid entering closed sections of the trail.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

Only 10 spots left for a big day out under the Galtees!
✔️ Guided tour of the spectacular Mitchelstown Cave
✔️ 8km guided walk through beautiful Glengarra Woods
✔️ Picnic lunch at the stunning Glengarra Mountain Lodge
✔️ Visit to Galtee Honey Farm — taste 6 unique Irish honeys and learn all about the bees.

€55 per person, full day included.
Booking fast, grab your spot now 👇
https://siuleile.com/product/caves-honey-forest-trails/

19/08/2026

Another great day in the Galtee Mountains as part of our Ballyhoura Guided Walk Series!

A lovely group joined James of Beyond The Glass Adventure Tours Ireland for a guided hike to Galtymore. Great company, a lovely atmosphere and another opportunity to experience the Galtees with an experienced local guide.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, and a big thank you to James for leading the group.

If you’d like to explore more of the Galtees with James, he has two more opportunities coming up:

Introductory Hike to Lough Curra, Galtee Mountains
Sunday 30 August
A great option if you’d like to get out into the Galtees and build your confidence in the hills.

Mountain Skills 2 Training, Galtee Mountains
19–20 September
For those looking to develop their navigation and mountain skills further.

Find out more and book directly with Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours:
[email protected]

Introductory Hike:
https://www.beyondtheglass.ie/rezgo/details/307209/hiking-tours/

Mountain Skills 2:
https://www.beyondtheglass.ie/rezgo/details/408205/mountain-skills-training/

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

National Heritage Week is back again, with a packed programme of events taking place across the Ballyhoura region from 15–23 August.

Over the week, discover local stories, historic buildings and traditional skills, explore our natural and cultural heritage, or simply see somewhere familiar from a different perspective.

This year’s programme includes guided heritage and biodiversity walks, historic house and castle open days, exhibitions, talks, blacksmithing, local history, nature events, family activities and more across communities throughout the region.

Swipe through to see what’s happening each day and find something near you.

📅 15–23 August 2026
Find full event information and registration details at www.HeritageWeek.ie

13/08/2026

🥾 Meet Maureen O’Brien.

Maureen knows the Galtee Mountains well. As a qualified Mountain Leader, she loves sharing that knowledge with others and helping people experience the mountains safely and at a pace that allows them to really enjoy where they are.

For Maureen, a day in the Galtees is about much more than reaching the top. It’s the landscape, the changing conditions, the views, the conversations along the way and simply spending time in the mountains.

Guided walks with local Mountain Leaders are one of the many unique experiences that form part of the Ballyhoura Country Community, connecting visitors with the people who know this landscape best.

🎥 Watch Maureen’s story.

Discover all of their stories and start planning your own time in the Galtees:
https://visitballyhoura.com/news/meet-the-people-of-the-galtees

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