On Sunday the 18th, the group headed to the Comeraghs, starting their hike at Coumshingaun and continuing on to Crotty’s Lake. The route covered approximately 12 km with 850 metres of elevation gain. See below for some fantastic photos from the day, taken by Edyta, Lily, Michael and Nuala. Many thanks to Michéal for leading the group.

❄️This weekend’s snowy hike in County Wicklow set off from the Stranahely Woods car park and took in Table Mountain, Lobawn, Logar and the Sugarloaf. Declan led the group on an 18 km route with 700 metres of elevation gain. Thanks to Declan for leading and to Lily for capturing the day with some great photos 📸🥾

Friday night’s hike began in Ballycrystal, climbed up Black Rock Mountain, stopped for a tea break at the Turfcutters Hut, then descended back through the woods to Ballycrystal.  Approximately 8km in total.

The club’s walking season got off to a frosty, cold start this year, with John leading a group of 12 walkers on an easy route beginning at Shannon’s Lane. The walk took in Knockroe and continued on to Clorogue Mór, passing the Red Van and a visit to the largest example of rock art in the Blackstairs, carved 4,000–5,000 years ago.
Thanks to John for leading, and thank you to Lily and Nuala for the photos.

Wishing all our members a very Happy New Year and a great year of walking ahead

Saturday 27th saw Tommy lead a group on a challenging 20km circuit of Mount Leinster, involving 1,200 metres of climbing in bright winter sunshine once the fog lifted. Beginning at the Nine Stones, the group climbed to the mast, dropped down onto Stoolyen, continued across the two Clorogue Hills, and then rose again to Black Rock Mountain before returning to the mast. Well done to all. Thanks to Tommy for leading and thanks to Tommy, Stephanie and Edyta for the photos. 

The last Friday night hike of 2025 took place last weekend with an annual hike on Lugnaquilla from Ballinabarney Gap. Ten of us completed the 11km in two groups, then enjoyed plenty of Christmas goodies just below the trig point, where we were more sheltered from the wind. There were great chats and catch-ups along the way.

The final Sunday hike of the year took place near Mount Leinster, with Ann leading the walk from Ballycrystal to the mast in misty conditions.

Many thanks to all the leaders who guided the various walks throughout the year. We hope the club continues to go from strength to strength in 2026. Thank you as well to everyone who joined the walks, whatever the weather. Also a thank you to all our new members - we’re delighted to have you with us.

Merry Christmas to everyone in the club, and here’s to a happy and healthy New Year. Happy hiking!

Friday nights hike took us to the Kilbannish hill area just to the north of Mount Leinster. 14km of forest tracks and grass paths around Croaghaun, Kilbrannish, Greenoge and John's Hill. Photos taken by Corina and Sean.

Sunday's hike took place on Brandon hill in Co, Kilkenny. Thanks to Ann for leading, and thanks to Nuala and Bernie for the photos.

Some of our club members took part in the South East Mountain Rescue Association 'Long Way Round' on Saturday 22nd in Clonmel. We are delighted to get the opportunity to support SEMRA on their annual hike. Well done to all who contributed to making this a fantastic evening.

Sundays hike took place in Wicklow, thanks to Padraig for leading. Photos taken by Padraig, Michael & Bernie.