A Boost for Ballyhoura Walks

Ballyhoura Walking Trails received a boost this week as almost 80,000 euro was allocated for upgrades under the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The funding was approved as part of a €1.8 million allocation for 109 projects under Measure 1 of the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme that provides funding for the development and maintenance […]

Suir Blueway Tipperary Officially Launched

Official launch of 53km of walking, cycling and watersports trails €5.6m invested in new recreational resource for tourists and local communities Tipperary County Council has officially unveiled Suir Blueway Tipperary – the culmination of nearly seven years of planning and implementation which has seen an investment of more than €5.6m to develop this tourism route […]

Upperchurch Walking Weekend

The details of events for this year’s Upperchurch Walking Weekend on Nov. 9th, 10th and 11th have been announced recently. There are eight walks in all including two new one off walks as well as the usual favourite trips through the hills and valleys of the scenic Upperchurch area. The annual event has been attracting […]

Family Fun Walks in Tipperary with TSP Operation Transformation

Tipperary Sports Partnership and Sport Ireland in association with the RTE programme Operation Transformation are organising 5 Family Fun Walks in the County. All are welcome to attend these walking events on Saturday, 13th January at 11am.   Location               Start/Finish                                        Distance              Registration/Sign in Cahir                      Duneske Sports Centre                 5km                       10.00am Clonmel               Clonmel Park Hotel                         5km                        10.00am Nenagh                Nenagh Éire Óg.                               5km                       10.00am […]

Disappointment at Council’s rejection of Thurles to Clonmel Greenway motions

  The Tipperary Greenway Campaign Group has expressed it’s disappointment at the reaction by Tipperary County Council to motions put forward by Councillors Jim Ryan and Pat English. A statement from the campaign group said:- “Naturally, we are very disappointed by Tipperary County Council’s decision not to explore the potential of the Thurles to Clonmel […]

Singles Walk and More at Ballyhoura International Walking Festival 2017

Throngs of walkers are expected to descend on the many towns and villages of Ballyhoura Country over this coming May Bank Holiday weekend. The festival, now in its 24th year is expecting to attract walkers throughout the weekend from all over Ireland and appealing to many of our overseas visitors and friends. . The festival […]

Talk on Pilgrim Paths in Ireland in Cashel Library in advance of Pilgrim Paths Week

  As a lead up to Pilgrim Paths Week, which takes place over Easter, John G O’Dwyer will give an illustrated talk on Tuesday, March 28, in Cashel Library. Evening begins over tea, coffee and bites at 6.50pm with the talk commencing from 7.20pm. In the course of the evening, John G will describe his pilgrim paths […]

Borrisoleigh Track-Attack Notes

Templederry’s Sean Collins in Pole Position   Following the accumulation of points after the sixth round action of the Track-Attack Twin Peaks Series, 32 of the 33 group leaders have retained the pole position with the only exception happening in group 23.      Templederry’s Sean Collins produced yet another excellent performance and as a […]

Explore The Magical Southwest For A Good Cause

If you would like to explore lakes and fells   of the Killarney outback while supporting a good cause then put April 7 to 9 in your diary. These are the dates for the 20th Anniversary Kerry Charity Challenge, which every year attracts over  150 walkers to Killarney.   The event is open to all and there is a choice […]

Borrisoleigh Track-Attack is Back

What better way to kick start your New Year’s Fitness regime than lacing up the running shoes and inhale the fresh January air while participating in the new Track-Attack Series. We are back in action next Monday night starting at 8pm with our new Twin Peaks Series. It is open to everybody with an aspiration […]

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