Hillwalking Radio Club

07/08/2026

PLEASE SHARE. Hillwalking Radio Club will be welcoming walkers to Galbally on Saturday 5th of September next for The Ramble, Galbally's annual community walks. This event is classed as social walking at it's best.
We will have two walks suitable for everyone. It is free to participate but donations will be collected to defray organizational costs, and keep our local First Responders trained and equipped.
Route Information.
Walk A, Darby's Bed: A moderate 2 - 2.5 hours scenic hill walk that takes you up to 265 meter peak of Deerpark Hill to see the 6,000 - year old megalithic passage grave.
Walk B. Jim Fahy Loop:
An easy family friendly river bank and pathway route that starts at the 13th centaury walk that starts at Mooreabbey.
Tea and refreshments will be served afterwards in the Community Centre with plenty spot prizes. We really look forward to meeting all those familiar faces and making some new friends this year.
Our First Responders were recently presented with FAR, First Aid Responders certs in Galbally by our instructor John Mulready. Upskilling and training is vital for our club. If you can't make our event you can use this link to DONATE online https://www.idonate.ie/event/theramble
Registration is from 10am and both walks commence at 10.30am. Sturdy footwear is essential and strictly no dogs allowed. All donations inc cakes or tarts on the day will be greatly appreciated. www.hillwalkingradioclub.com

18/07/2026

Our Team was presented with FAR, First Aid Responders certs last night in Galbally by John Mulready. L to R: John Dineen, Kitty Dench, Denny Ó Dwyer, Anne Moloney, Jo Donegan and back row is our instructor John Mulready. Missing from the photo are Team members Mattie Quirke, Leah Dineen and Eddie Kavanagh. Congratulations to everyone who successfully completed this comprehensive course.

10/07/2026

29/06/2026

24/06/2026

Wee can't wait to host 200 walkers on Saturday for the Galtee Challenge.
Our venue this year will be Anglesboro National School.

23/06/2026

The RSU Radio Support Unit is ready, log books prepared, hand held radios charge and first aid kits topped up. We are all set for the epic Galtee Challenge on Saturday organised by the Galtee walking Club, taking in the 10 peaks from Cahir to Anglesboro News & Events Anglesboro. We really look forward to meeting old friends and new again this year. The venue for registration and main base is at Anglesboro National School. Wishing all participants a safe and successful Galtee Challenge. Donations of cakes welcome. Thanks to Ó Sullivans Busses, Dan Gallaghue for the Catering and principal Sean Kearney for facilitating the event.

22/05/2026

Get ready to tackle new heights and make unforgettable memories at the ultimate Galtee Crossing adventure!

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Blackwater Sub Aqua Club on the opening of their new rescue base today. Thank you all for the very warm welcome we received and well done on a dream come through.

03/05/2026

We assisted with the Glen of Aherlow Pilgrims Holistic Walk this morning. We started at Clonbeg Church, Glen of Aherlow where Liz Browne gave us a very informative talk on the history of this beautiful Church. At St. Sedna's Holy Well the Rev Mike Ó Meara gave us a blessing to protect us on our way and a copy of the Pilgrims prayer. We were gifted holy water, a small tangible blessing that set the tone for the day. In return we scattered bird seed as an offering back to nature, a simple gesture that felt right. Giving back something and making that connection with mother earth. We paused at the towering Statue of Christ the King with it's hand raised.
It felt like a quiet guardian over the whole valley, a symbol of protection for hikers, farmers and pilgrims who passed through here for generations.
Our next stop was the Mass Rock from Pe**al times. Denny passed around a replica Pe**al cross made from old bog oak. Liz gave a talk on hidden history of St. Benehead the local friar who had a Church near bye.
Moving on to the Shrough Dolmen a center of excellence from our Celtic past. The stones were worn smooth surrounded by flora, fauna and wild grasses that have reclaimed the space over the centuries. We scattered some more bird seed for the wild birds who entertained us with a chorus of songs and chirping.
After out snack break it was all down hill to the giants grave. A burial spot of some ancient Celtic queen or chieftain. 10 klm done and another 3.5klm left to reach Mooreabbey, the ancient site of the old Franciscan Friary. As we arrived we were "greeted" by St. Gobnait (Natasha) searching for seven white deer, she had seen in a dream, a place where she could build her monastery. She was accompanied by the Gobá Saor, a craftsman from ancient mythology. Fr. Breen gave a wonderful closing ceremony which included a moment to reflect on our journey through nature and the life of early Christians. Out thanks to Tipperary Civil Defence for providing back up and to Hillary and friends for providing refreshments for us at Galbally community hall. We have all agreed to meet up soon again to walk the famine path at Knockfierna.

24/04/2026

Join us and Aherlow Failte on Sunday 3rd May for the Glen of Aherlow Pilgrims Path Holistic Walk. Galtee Walking Club
This gentle walk follows the historic tracks of Franciscan Friars and pilgrims to Moóreabbey, Galbally. Enjoy a guided talk on the flora and fauna of the Glen with Liz.
We’ll pause at sacred sites along the way: Clonbeg Church, St. Sedna's Holy Well with Rev Mike Ó Meara, Christ the King, the Mass Rock, the ancient Shrough Dolmen and the Giants’ Grave, before arriving at Moóreabbey with Fr Breen, a place of remembrance for the Friars who were massacred there.
All participants receive a small keepsake, and we’ll leave a gift for nature by sprinkling birdseed. Check in is at the Community Centre in Galbally from 8.30am and the bus leaves at 9am sharp. Adequate car parking in the village. Please don't park at the Church car park. Sturdy footwear and a snack essential. Our thanks to Tipp Civil Defence for providing back up on the day. Refreshments served afterwards. Registration is through www.aherlow/pilgrims-walk any queries ring +353 62 56331 or 0860888145