Burrishoole to host its 29th walking festival

PREPARATIONS are well underway for the twenty-ninth annual Burrishoole Walking Festival, taking place this June Bank Holiday weekend. Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to this family-friendly festival, which has a range of high level and low level walks to accommodate all. The festival kicks off on Saturday, June 4, with registration at Derrada Community Centre at 10.30am. The walks start at 11am and there are two choices of walks - high and low level.
On Sunday, June 5, registration is again at Derrada Community Centre at 11am and there are also two levels of walks, high and low, starting at 11.15am. Entertainment on the Sunday night is in Derrada centre at 9.30pm, plus the presentation of certs to all who take part.
Bank Holiday Monday, June 6, will see the annual Mass celebrated at the Oghillie Mass Rock at 2pm. The ascent to the Mass rock starts at 12.30pm and the Mass will be followed by refreshments and a raffle in Derrada Community Centre. Everyone is welcome.Three days of walking is €35 and one day’s walking is €20. These prices included a packed lunch.
For more information or to register your attendance, contact Jackie Rumley at (098) 36144.
Burrishoole Walking Festival is organised by local volunteers and is a very unique walking festival, taking you right into the heart of Burrishoole. Local knowledge of the Burrishoole area is a very important part of gaining the proper experience and all of the festival’s trained guides are from the area. The majority of guides are local farmers and as such their knowledge of the local heritage, folklore, customs and flora and fauna is invaluable. For more, see the festival website, www.burrishoolewalkfest.net, or follow it on Facebook.