Ann led the group to Sliabh na mBan in Co. Tipperary on a very warm Sunday. Thanks to Ann for leading and thanks to Lily for the photos.

Friday nights hike was lead by John from Scullogue Gap, up Shannon's Lane, Stoolyen to Mount Leinster. The views were great all evening. Thansk to John and thanks to all for the photos.

Sundays hike took the walkers to Blackstairs Mountain where they started from Scullogue Gap across to Cooliagh Gap and back. This was approx 11km, and thanks to Tony for leading the hike. 

Thanks to Tony for leading Sundays hike in Wicklow. The group started at Baravore, before ascending Fraughan Rock to Lugnaquilla. They descended via Arts Lough. Height gain was approx 800metres. Thanks to Lily and Nuala for the photos. 

The Friday night group had a great scramble and hike, also on Lugnaquilla. They went from Ballynaberna Gap to Ballineddin, Slievemaan, South Prison and up the Gully route to Lugnaquilla. 

Sunday's hike, led by John, started from Fenton's Pub in the Glen of Imaal and followed a 20km route taking in Camenabologue and Lugnaquilla, with a total ascent of approximately 900 metres. Thank you to John for leading the hike and to Elsa and Bernie for the photos.

Tom Crean Challenge 20th June

Sunday's hike was an 18km trek starting in Aughavanagh and ascending through the Ow Valley to Lugnaquilla, with ascent of 780metres. Thanks to Denis for leading the hike and to Bernie and Padraig for the photos.

Friday night's hike was also on Lugnaquilla, heading into South Prison and ascending the grassy scramble on the left just beyond the Big Trough Gully. The route covered 13km with over 900metres of ascent. Many thanks to Frank for leading the hike, and to John and Tommy for the photos.

The Friday night hikers enjoyed a four hour hike on Church Mountain and Corriebracks Mountain in Wicklow. Thanks to Frank for leading the group.

Sharon and Stephanie lead Sundays hike around Greenogue and Johns Hill. Thank you to both for leading, thanks to Nuala for the photos.

On Sunday, Nuala led the group on a hike in the Comeraghs. Starting from the Nire Valley car park, the members ascended through low cloud to Com Dú Aille. From there, they headed north along the ridge, passing over Knockanaffrin, Knocksheegowna, and Béal Muire. The route then descended south-east, using Curraheen Forest as a handrail on the way to Loch Moyra. As the group made their way down, the weather improved with sunshine and blue skies.  After the loch, they set into the steep climb back up to Knockanaffrin before returning to the Nire Valley. Thanks to Nuala for leading and to Michael and Nuala for the photos.

The Friday Night hikers enjoyed a wonderful hike from Barravore to Lugnaquilla. Their route led them via Art's Lough before reaching the summit of Lugnaquilla. After enjoying the sunset, the group descended via Cannow and Froughan Rock Glen. 

Last Sunday, the walkers headed to the Comeragh Mountains in Co. Waterford. Led by Padraig, the group enjoyed glorious weather where they explored Tooreen, Coomfia, Coomtay, Seefin and Milk Hill on a circuit of approximately 16km, with around 700 metres of elevation gain. Thanks to Padraig for leading and to all who took photos. 

Friday night’s hike on Blackstairs Mountain began in foggy conditions, with a shower of rain at the summit. As we made our way down towards Caher’s Den, the fog cleared to reveal a stunning sunset, followed by a cloud inversion. Thanks to John C for leading another lovely lovely hike.

Sunday’s hike was led by Tony, starting from Currabut Gap, through the woods at Killbrannish, and on to Mount Leinster by the Clody river. The group then made their way back down via the Black Banks. Thank you to Tony and thanks to Lily and Michael for the photos. 

Thanks to Anthony for leading Friday nights hike. 

Blackstairs Challenge 2026 - 33km from Killanure to Glynn

Sunday’s hike was to the Nire Valley in the Comeragh Mountains. Thanks to Michael for leading the approximate 12km and 600metre height gain. Thanks to Lily and Nuala for the great photos.

Fridays night hike was a loop from Ballycrystal woods to Clorogue Beg, Clorogue More, Hughes Walls, and back through the woods.