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Join a spectacular Mayo walk for a worthy cause

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Join a spectacular Mayo walk for a worthy cause

With the winter almost behind us, it’s time to start thinking about the spring and – dare we say it? – the long summer days to follow. But the good folks who maintain and promote the beautiful Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail have had these longer, ...

30 Jan 2025 at 12:30

Walk of the Month: The Granuaile Loop Walk

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Walk of the Month: The Granuaile Loop Walk

Walking Martin Dillane The Granuaile Loop Walk Trail head: Johnny Patten’s Public House, Derreens, Achill Trail surface: Old bog roads, now grassed over, and open moorland Difficulty: Strenuous Distance: 6.8 kilometres Total ascent: 334 metres ...

15 Sept 2015 at 16:53

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OUTDOORS Walk of the month – Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail

PEACEFUL PASS Walkers must pass through an old stile at this tree-lined section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail between Balla and Clogher. Saintly heritage marks Croagh Patrick trail Walking Cathleen Fergus Croagh Patrick Heritage trail ...

10 Jan 2012 at 13:28

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OUTDOORS Walk of the Month – Derry to Letterkeen

Have cars, will walk Walking Cathleen Fergus Derry to Letterkeen Total distance: 12km Estimated time:? 3-5 hours Degree of Difficulty: Easy Trail surface: Coillte Forest roads, tracks Minimum gear: Boots or walking shoes, waterproofs, ...

02 Oct 2012 at 12:21

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OUTDOORS The Western Way – Oughterard to Maum

Entering Grizzly Adams country Walking Martin Dillane Trail Surface: Bog tracks, quiet country roads and forest board walks Difficulty: Easy but a long trek; bring food and water. Distance: 24km Highest point: 130m Duration: hiking 6 ...

16 Jun 2015 at 13:53

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Mweelrea Mountain inquest records open verdict

'UNACCEPTABLE' Coroner for south Mayo, John O'Dwyer. Mweelrea Mountain inquest highlights funding issue for Mayo Mountain Rescue Coroner states four day wait for recovery of body is ‘unacceptable’ Ciara Galvin A CORONER has called ...

05 Dec 2013 at 13:01

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OUTDOORS Walk of the Month – Mulranny loop walks

Up and over, between two bays Walking Tom Carolan Mulranny loop walks Length 4km/6km Time 2/3 hours. Difficulty Moderate/hard. Terrain Tracks, bog and woodland paths; a couple of short, steep climbs Mulranny is one of Co Mayo’s ...

11 Oct 2011 at 07:00

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Almost there – 365 climbs of the Reek later

Matt Loughrey has climbed Croagh Patrick in all types of weather conditions during his 360 climbs to date - but he is hoping for a sunny conclusion on Saturday.?Pic: Paul Mealey Loughrey eyes end of ‘amazing journey’ Trevor ...

31 May 2011 at 10:28

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OUTDOORS No excuse for walkers this weekend

DECISIONS, DECISIONS Walkers can choose from the Boheh Stone Walking Festival and the Clogher Bog Walk this weekend. Calling all walkers Ciara Moynihan Would-be walkers have no excuses this weekend – not even the weather. ...

21 Aug 2012 at 12:12

Huge chunk of Ireland’s highest sea cliffs fell into sea

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Huge chunk of Ireland’s highest sea cliffs fell into sea

WARNING Climbers have been urged to be aware of unsteady edges on the Croaghan Cliffs in Achill. Anton McNulty A LARGE chunk of Ireland’s highest sea cliffs have fallen into the ocean, and hikers on Achill Island have ...

15 Aug 2017 at 11:40

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OUTDOORS Boot up for Leenane Mountain Walking Festival

Boot up for the Leenane Mountain Walking Festival Ciara Moynihan This April will be the fourth year of the Leenane Mountain Walking Festival, which has grown from strength to strength, with over 260 walkers taking ...

22 Mar 2011 at 13:38

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OUTDOORS Walk of the Month – Crucspullagadaun Loop

Drink in the view from Crucspullagadaun Walking Tom Carolan Crucspullagadaun loop walk Level of difficulty Moderate Distance 9k Time 2-3 hours Trail Surface Quiet country roads and forest track What to Bring ...

03 May 2011 at 11:35

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