Blog Posts - Tullow Mountaineering Club

Events from Monday 13th January 2020 to Sunday 19th January 2020.

7/1/2020

Wednesday 15th January - Evening Hike - contact Barry on 086-1098244, Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 6.20 pm for car pooling and departing at 6.30 pm

Friday 17th January - Night Hike - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 19th January - Medium Hike in the Galtee Mountains - contact John on 086-2772633, Walkers are meeting at Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling and departing at 08.30 sharp. ( Please note earlier starting time )

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from hike in Blackstairs led by Barry and taken by Istvan, Photos from Sundays Hike in Wicklow led by John & taken by Michael

Events from Monday 6th January 2020 to Sunday 12th January 2020.

5/1/2020

Wednesday 8th January - Evening HIKE - contact Barry on 086-1098244, Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 6.20 pm for car pooling and departing at 6.30 pm

Friday 10th January - All Night Hike 30 KM ( hard) - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 12th January - Medium Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - contact John Fitzgerald on 086-3462957, Walkers are meeting at Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling and departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from Tuesdays hike in Blackstairs led by Barry and Sundays Hike in Wicklow led by Deidre & taken by Nuala

Events from Monday 30th December 2019 to Sunday 5th January 2020.

29/12/2019

Tuesday 31st December - Easy Hike - Blackstairs contact Barry on 086-1098244, Walkers are departing Askea at !0 am sharp.

Wednesday 1st January - NO HIKE - WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR ,LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL ON THE HILLS

Friday 3rd January - Night Hike - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 5th January - Easy Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - contact Deidre Harte on 087-7563493, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from previous hike in Wicklow taken by Nuala

Events from Monday 23rd December 2019 to December Sunday 29th December 2019.

18/12/2019

Wednesday 25th December - NO HIKE

Friday 27th December - Night Hike - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Saturday 28th December - Bunclody Horseshoe Hike - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 29th December - Medium Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - contact Barry on 086-1098244, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from today's hike in Blackstairs led by Albert and taken by Lily & Nuala

Events from Monday 16th December 2019 to December Sunday 22nd December 2019.

15/12/2019

Wednesday 18th December - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 20th December - Night Hike - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 15th December - Meduim Hike in the Blackstairs Mountains - contact Albert on 087-2575286, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp. This is our annual Christmas Hike and we shall be having dinner in the Fighting Cocks after the walk, the will cost 20 euro for two courses. Please let Albert know if you are coming for the meal.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from todays hike in Wicklow led by Barry and taken by Michael.

Events from Monday 9th December 2019 to December Sunday 15th December 2019.

9/12/2019

Wednesday 11th December - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 13th December - Night Hike - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details. This will be a hard all night walk, 29km in the Blackstairs.

Sunday 15th December - Meduim Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - contact Barry on 086-1098244, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from 2 weeks ago in the Blackstairs led by Tony and taken by Nuala.

Events from Monday 2nd 2019 to December Sunday 8th December 2019.

2/12/2019

Wednesday 4th December - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 6th December - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 8th December - Meduim Hike in the Comeragh Mountains - contact Michael on 087-6482050, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from various walks taken by Tony.

Events from Monday 25th October 2019 to Sunday 1st December 2019.

19/11/2019

Wednesday 27th November - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 29th November - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 1st December - Easy Hike in the Blackstairs Mountains - contact Lily on 087-6681312, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from one of our hikes in Wicklow in 2017, led by Ann Murphy.

Events from Monday 18th October 2019 to Sunday 24th November 2019.

17/11/2019

Wednesday 20th November - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 22nd November - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 24th November - medium Hike in the Wicklow Mountains - contact T.J. on 087-6449802, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 09.30 sharp.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from todays hike in the Comeragh Mountains led by Padraig, a lovely winters day.

Events from Monday 11th October 2019 to Sunday 17th November 2019.

7/11/2019

Wednesday 13th October - Evening Walk - Contact Barry on 086-1098244. Meeting at Askea Church Car Park at 06.20 for car pooling and departing at 6.30pm.

Friday 15th November - Contact John on 086-2772633 for more details.

Sunday 17th November - medium Hike in the Comeragh Mountains - Padraig on 087-6602799, Walkers are departing Barrack Street, Carlow for car pooling departing at 08.30 sharp. Please note earlier meeting time.

Newcomers to all walks are welcome and are advised to phone the contact person in advance and best to arrive 10 mins prior to the departure time. For all hikes please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear with you as well as bringing a torch for the evenings.

Photos from of our previous hikes in the Blackstairs Mountains.