Compiled by
FRANCIS BRADLEY
Wee Binnian festival
The Wee Binnian Walking Club Festival is taking place this weekend in the Mourne and Cooley Mountains. While it is probably too late to participate in today’s walks there is still time to get in on the action tomorrow. There are four walks of various grades on the card and registration is at Killeavy Football Club off the Forkhill road near Newry. The cost is €12 and includes transport. Tel: 086-8434440 or see weebinnians.com.
Hill walking course
Walkabout Wicklow in conjunction with the People’s College is offering introductory hill walking courses starting on September 21st. The courses, which include two evening theory sessions and four guided walks (Saturdays and Sundays), are designed to teach beginners how to use a map and compass, cover topics such as hill walking equipment, walking safety and much more. The cost is €95. For an outline of the full course see walkaboutwicklow.com or call 01-8735879.
Knockmealdowns
Guided walks of the Liam Lynch Loop and Knockballiniry Loop, Goatenbridge, Co. Tipperary will take place on Sunday, September 18th. There will be two guided walks to choose from: a moderate walk (12km) and an easy walk (6km). This is a free event and the meeting time is 12.30pm for registration in the GAA club rooms, Goatenbridge. For more information, directions etc, contact Kevin O’Donnell at 086-3541700.
Hell and Back
Killruddery Estate near Bray, Co Wicklow will be the scene of the Hell and Back 10k Challenge on Sunday, October 16th. Run over dense forest and swampland with 11 major challenges, the course has been customised and tested by a former member of the elite army ranger wing. Participants can enrol individually (€39) or as a team of four (€136). The event is supporting a number of charities and you can add your own charity to the list. More details at hellandback.ie or call 086-2597305.