Category: Walking / Hill Walking

Millstreet Hillwalkers telling their stories

Mushera Christmas Day Climb 2013

The annual Christmas Day Climb of Mushera Mountain took place this morning at 10:30am, with another large crowd heading to the top, this year in aid the Courtmacherry life Boats. It was the best weather for many years with not a cloud in the sky, not a puff of wind, and a light covering of snow underfoot, made for a happy atmosphere. All the climbers have sponsorship cards, and the proceeds are going to the Courtmacherry life Boats who themselves will go out in any kind of weather to save lives at sea. [read more …] “Mushera Christmas Day Climb 2013”

Centra “Walk This Way” Magnificently Well Supported on Sunday

There was a magnificent response on Sunday for the Centra "Walk This Way" sponsored walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Action. Beginning at Herlihy's Centra in West End the walk arrived at Coleman's Centra by 11.00 a.m. and from there proceeded to Coole Cross, Killowen and Priest's Cross. Arriving back in Millstreet very welcome delicious refreshments were kindly provided. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
There was a magnificent response on Sunday for the Centra “Walk This Way” sponsored walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Action. Beginning at Herlihy’s Centra in West End the walk arrived at Coleman’s Centra by 11.00 a.m. and from there proceeded to Coole Cross, Killowen and Priest’s Cross. Arriving back in Millstreet very welcome delicious refreshments were kindly provided. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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A very special word of sincere thanks to Stephen O’Sullivan who not only provided bottles of water for the various participants but also allowed me to get to the various intersections in advance of the walkers by providing a wonderful taxi service!   Here we share 100 images of the hugely successful occasion where the cheerful and superbly energetic spirit was so very evident.   Heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated organisers and [read more …] “Centra “Walk This Way” Magnificently Well Supported on Sunday”

Centra Charity Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer on Sunday, 13th October 2013 beginning at 10.30 a.m. in West End

The Centra Charity Walk begins at Herlihy's Centra, West End at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 13th Oct. - It then proceeds to Coleman's Centra joining Walkers there at 11.00 a.m.. Then it's onwards to Priest's Cross, Kilcorney Road turning down at Killowen Cross and later reaching Coole Cross and homewards then to Millstreet Town. Please support this very worthy cause. (S.R.)
The Centra Charity Walk begins at Herlihy’s Centra, West End at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 13th Oct. – It then proceeds to Coleman’s Centra joining Walkers there at 11.00 a.m..  Then it’s onwards to Priest’s Cross, Kilcorney Road turning down at Killowen Cross and later reaching Coole Cross and homewards then to Millstreet Town. Please support this very worthy cause. (S.R.)

Jimmy Murphy Shares the Official Results of the Wonderfully Successful Fundraising Four Mile Run/Jog/Walk in Carriganima Last Saturday

The Committee of Carriganima 4 mile run/jog/walk in aid of Millstreet and Macroom Hospitals would like to thank all participants and everybody who helped in making it a successful and memorable event.

First – Michael Dunlea – 21.23
Second- Alan Lehane – 24.26
Third- Kevin Hickey – 25.06
 
First woman- Ann Marie Murphy, Carriganima – 31.18
First U-16 – Tadhg Manning, Carriganima – 30.52
 
Eldest participant – Liam Roche, Carriganima
Youngest participant- 11 week old Sinéad Creedon, daughter of Kathleen and Paudie Creedon.
We thank Coordinator, Jimmy Murphy for these important official results.   Well done to All.  (S.R.)
Jimmy with members of his wonderfully dedicated Committee at the Registration Centre outside The Pub in Carriganima this evening (Sat. 21st Sept. 2013).
Jimmy (in black tee-shirt and €10!) with members of his wonderfully dedicated Committee at the Registration Centre outside The Pub in Carriganima on Sat. 21st Sept. 2013.

Liam Roche Officially Begins the Very Successful Carriganima Four Mile Event on Saturday – All in Aid of Millstreet and Macroom Hospitals

Jimmy Murphy (Coordinator of the very successful event) and Liam Roche who is ready to officially begin the event. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Jimmy Murphy (Coordinator of the very successful event) and Liam Roche who is ready to officially begin the event. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Jimmy with members of his wonderfully dedicated Committee at the Registration Centre outside The Pub in Carriganima this evening (Sat. 21st Sept. 2013).
Jimmy with members of his wonderfully dedicated Committee at the Registration Centre outside The Pub in Carriganima this evening (Sat. 21st Sept. 2013).

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The event attracted an entry of 144 participants.  First back in 21mins 24secs while quite a few of us arrived back in 1hour 33mins!  But we finished the 4 mile walk, enjoyed the scenery, got a guided tour of the area from Liam Roche, took lots of photos as you note and loved the weather and the great camaraderie.   It was all in aid of Millstreet and Macroom Hospitals.   Here we share over 170 images of the marvellous occasion.  Well, well done to Jimmy and his mighty team on such a splendidly organised and [read more …] “Liam Roche Officially Begins the Very Successful Carriganima Four Mile Event on Saturday – All in Aid of Millstreet and Macroom Hospitals”

Rathmore Cycle Event 2013 Blessed with Fine Weather

Hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists participated in this first major Cycle Event in Rathmore on Saturday morning (31st August 2013). According to one of the principal Coordinators, Donal Kelleher - it's likely to become an annual event judging by the inspiring response to the very impressive event. (S.R.)
Hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists participated in this first major Cycle Event in memory of Paud O’Leary and Willie Reen organised by Sliabh Luachra Cycling club in Rathmore on Saturday morning (31st August 2013). According to one of the principal Coordinators, Donal Kelleher – it’s likely to become an annual event judging by the inspiring response to the very impressive event.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Clara, Caherbarnagh and the Paps

2013-07-05 Clara & the Derrynasagairt mountains - photo Stephen McAuliffe-1000At the start of July mountaineer Stephen McAulliffe from Banteer trekked from Millstreet train station over Clara, Caherbarnagh, the Paps and onto Rathmore.  Blessed with lovely weather, he’s written down his trek in his blog, along with some stunning photographs.

“… By the “Grotto” you turn left and enter a magical little shady lane that rises steadily through woodland. After a while a right turn takes you through some fir trees and then an open trail traverses the slope and offers great views eastward to Mushera and beyond to my home patch of Mt Hillary. There is more than a grain of truth in the saying that Ireland, when the sun shines is one of the most beautiful places on earth and today it was living up to its billing. The problem is getting the sun to shine. Soon you enter the open mountain and it doesn’t take long to reach the summit at 452 meters. There are some masts on the top but it is easy to ignore these as the whole of north Cork and Kerry is laid out below you. It is a great spot to rest a while and soak up the views and sunshine…” Read the full article with photos on the HowlingMist blog

Gordon O’Keeffe’s Magnificent Pictures of Millstreet Walking Festival 2013

We thank Gordon O'Keeffe for these magnificent picture of last weekend's Millstreet Walking Festival 2013. Hear Gordon on our Radio Feature tonight at 10. The scenes we're viewing here include Clara Mountain and the Wind Farm. (S.R.)
We thank Gordon O’Keeffe for these magnificent pictures of last weekend’s Millstreet Walking Festival 2013. Hear Gordon on our Radio Feature tonight at 10. The scenes we’re viewing here include Clara Mountain and the Wind Farm.  Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Millstreet Walking Festival Proves Hugely Popular Today & Continues Tomorrow With Focus at Millstreet Country Park & Surroundings

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Blessed with very favourable weather conditions the Fourth Walking Festival in Millstreet began early this morning in wonderfully energetic style. Lots more pictures later. The Walking Festival continues tomorrow (Sunday) where the focus will be in Millstreet Country Park and surrounding areas. Click on images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Blessed with very favourable weather conditions the Fourth Walking Festival in Millstreet began early this morning in wonderfully energetic style. Lots more pictures later. The Walking Festival continues tomorrow (Sunday) where the focus will be in Millstreet Country Park and surrounding areas.  Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Millstreet Walking Festival 2013 – Brochure

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Millstreet Development Group have published the brochure for the forthcoming Walking Festival in April. Just click on the photo of the front page (left) or the link below to see the brochure:
2013 Millstreet Walking Festival – Brochure

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RTÉ Film Crew Greatly Impressed by Millstreet Sequence for Epic Journeys Documentary Series

RTÉ Film Crew beginning to record Eily Buckley on Wednesday morning at Bealach and later at Kilmeedy Castle.
RTÉ Film Crew beginning to record Eily Buckley on Wednesday morning at Bealach and later at Kilmeedy Castle.    Evelyn O’Rourke is the Presenter in this O’Sullivan Beara Route Documentary pictured here with Eily.   Peter Mulryan is the Director with a wonderfully dedicated Crew of Brendan, Dave and Declan as well as others.   Tomorrow we shall feature sequences at Drishane Cemetery, The Boeing and a magical scene with the renowned Aidan (“Tom Crean”) Dooley in a “snow” setting at Drishane.  To enlarge pictures click on image.   (S.R.)21RTÉ Film Crew in Millstreet 13 March 2013 -800

To view some 38 extra images of a superb morning of filming click on “continue reading” and do join again tomorrow for the continuation of the day’s very [read more …] “RTÉ Film Crew Greatly Impressed by Millstreet Sequence for Epic Journeys Documentary Series”

Blackwater Way – Trail from Mushera to Bweeng

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2013-01-06 Blackwater Way – Map for Mushera to Bweeing

The Blackwater Way (the combined Duhallow and Avondhu Ways) is a 168 kilometre linear long distance walking route that stretches from the borders of west County Waterford across north County Cork and into the County of Kerry, following the valley of the River Blackwater. It in turn is part of the European E8 route which stretches from Kenmare to Bulgaria (some 4,300km). Here we highlight part of the route near Millstreet, from Mushera to Bweeing, a route which is described on WalkingRoutes.ie

“This is the complete section from the pub at Bweeng to the Carpark at Mushera (at the highest point of the butter road). The sections across Mossy Bed and Nadd Bog are very wet all year round. Forest operations at the start of the Nadd bog section means that the way markings are [read more …] “Blackwater Way – Trail from Mushera to Bweeng”

Mushera Christmas Climb 2012 – in aid of Suicide Aware

2012-12-13 Aubane Christmas Climb - posterhttp://d1211418-6684.cp.blacknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/suicide_aware_logo_hi.jpgAubane Social Club Annual Christmas Morning Climb takes place Tuesday 25th December at 10.30 am, meeting place at St John ‘s Well Car Park. The Climb this year is in Aid of Sucide Aware. Sponsorship cards available From Aubane Social Club Secretary John F. Kelleher (086 1942161). Please give it your best support as this is a very worthy charity…
[read more …] “Mushera Christmas Climb 2012 – in aid of Suicide Aware”

Nellie’s Team Presents Magnificent Cheque to Marymount University Hospice

Following  “D’Outback 5k Fundraising Walk with a Twist” on 5th August 2012 in aid of Marymount University Hospice, Cork an amazing cheque of €5,000.50 was presented in “D’Outback” Bar, Kilcorney on Friday evening, 31st August.    Enormous credit is due to Nellie and Conor and their superbly dedicated team.   Pictured from left:  Cáit McCarthy (representing Marymount University Hospice), Conor Linehan (Proprietor “D’Outback” Bar), Nellie Healy (Coordinator of the very successful event) and Olan Buckley.   (S.R.)

A very large happy group of people attended the impressive presentation.   Refreshments were served and wonderful music, singing and chat ensured a truly marvellous occasion.   Special certificates and presentations were made to a number of people including Steven Condon who was the [read more …] “Nellie’s Team Presents Magnificent Cheque to Marymount University Hospice”

Peter Lonergan – Walking Visitor to Millstreet

Joe Fitzgerald, Willie O'Regan, and Peter Lonergan at the front door of Mount Leader House

A visitor to Millstreet for the last two days was Peter Lonergan, a Cork man living in Australia for the last thirty years who is following the footsteps of the O’Sullivan Beara March of 1603 from West Cork to Leitrim. Of his arrival in Millstreet on Monday he said: ” Running(walking!) behind schedule Joe and Willie welcomed us to Millstreet by leading us over the last climb of the day (Clara Mt.) and into Millstreet. A day that began at 9.15am came to close at 6.15pm and some 20 odd miles covered was again a very special day and I finish by saying a Cead Mile Maith Agaibh to Padraig agus Donal, Rachel agus Cathal, Joe and Willie for their Welcome to Country.”

He stayed for the night at Geararoe B&B with Eily Buckley. The following day he walked with Michael Thornton, who took him across the Boeing, to Derrinagree School, and on to Lismire, and he said of his day: “To end a perfect day Michael brought me to his

[read more …] “Peter Lonergan – Walking Visitor to Millstreet”

Musheramore Cross Reached on Recent Walking Festival

Gordon O'Keeffe leading the enthusiastic walkers to the summit of Musheramore on Sunday, 15th April 2012. The participants in this "B" Walk were hugely impressed by the splendid views in evidence that day from the Cross - a perfect day for such a walk when the scenery could not have been clearer. We thank Gordon for making this superb picture available to us. (S.R.).

Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Giving a Royal Welcome to Walking Participants

Showing a truly generous and welcoming spirit - Stephanie and Gary from Herlihy's Centra, Millstreet prepare to distribute complimentary refreshments to the many enthusiastic Walkers from far and wide who are in Millstreet this weekend for the very popular Millstreet Walking Festival. (S.R.)

Michael Thornton’s Walking Festival Pics – Sat. 14th April 2012

As one of the key Organisers of this weekend's highly successful Millstreet Walking Festival, Michael Thornton shares some superb images from the 9.00 a.m. Group "A" who undertook the truly challenging Commeenatrush Loop Walk. Enjoying Lunch - from left: Vincent Murphy, Nora o Callaghan, Ted Kelleher and Michael Kelleher. (S.R.)

Michael gives us a wonderful insight into the splendid panoramic views witnessed by the many enthusiastic walkers.  We also get to view the new Clara Mountain Cross presently being made ready for being put into standing position once the foundation is at the appropriate stage.   John Tarrant and I captured images of the beginning of the walks and also of the walk itself as two of [read more …] “Michael Thornton’s Walking Festival Pics – Sat. 14th April 2012”

Millstreet Walking Festival 2012 Brochure

Hi Hillwalkers & lovers of the great outdoors! Just to let you know that the Millstreet (Spring) Hillwalking Festival will soon be upon us. Take this as a reminder to book April 14th & 15th (this weekend) for a little time out for yourself! Please see above our Festival Brochure which includes walks for all levels. Looking forward to seeing you then. from Millstreet Hillwalking Committee. [click the images above to see at full size] [read more …] “Millstreet Walking Festival 2012 Brochure”

Mushera Christmas Day Charity Climb

Christmas Day Mushera Charity Climb 2011 – above are some of the weather beaten  climbers at the top of Mushera who are raising money this year for the upkeep of St.Johns well on the slopes of Mushera. There were lots of more climbers on the mountain today, but they didn’t linger at the top [read more …] “Mushera Christmas Day Charity Climb”

Millstreet Walking Festival – Autumn 2011 – A Tremendous Success

The enthusiastic walkers who participated in the Clara Loop Walk pictured outside the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday, 24th Sept. 2011 before they began their walk at 12 noon today. This was the second Walk of three. We shall include a full feature on the inspiring event (which was blessed with glorious weather) within the next few days. (S.R)

Millstreet Autumn Walking Festival

Walk in the footsteps of legends as Millstreet’s upcoming Festival traces the route of O’ Sullivan Bere’s epic winter march over 400 years ago from Castletown Bere to Leitrim!
Our ‘A’ Walk between Ballyvourney and Millstreet traces the route over arguably the most rugged and beautiful part of this entire journey.
We earnestly hope to finish the day with less casualties than O’ Sullivan Bere suffered!!

Our ‘B’ & ‘C’ Walks are similarly rewarding with no less a personage than Minister for Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar stating that our ‘B’ Walk (The Claragh Loop) is his ‘ favourite festival walk of 2011’ .

Our ‘ C’ Walk reflects the historical influence of landlords in Millstreet. Commencing at the Wallis Arms Hotel and taking us past the ruins of the once magnificent Mount Leader Estate to a viewing point on Claragh Mountain overlooking Millstreet and the Blackwater Valley.

Full restaurant facilities are provided by the Wallis Arms Hotel which is Base Camp for the Festival.

Looking forward to you joining us for what is certain to be a memorable walking experience.

Read the full details on the Festival Brochure.

[read more …] “Millstreet Autumn Walking Festival”

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. Visits Millstreet This Morning – 6th August 2011

Minister Leo Varadkar is presented with a portrait of Tubrid by Áine Collins, T.D. as he meets at Millstreet Museum premises a group interested in the promotion of Walking Tourism.

The Minister discussed the O’Sullivan Beara National Walkway with Michael O’Sullivan and others.   He gave a brief interview to LTV2 with further contributions from local people.   He indicated that he is especially interested in [read more …] “Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. Visits Millstreet This Morning – 6th August 2011”

A True Irish Welcome at Kilmeedy, Millstreet

The wonderful smiles say it all! What a truly heartfelt sincere Irish welcome was accorded when Margaret Kelleher (on left) and I visited the very lovely home of Eileen O'Mahony at Kilmeedy, Millstreet on Wednesday afternoon. The splendid tea and refreshmnents added further to the great conversation.

It really was a magnificent trip down memory lane when Margaret and I went for a walk up the avenue (near Eileen’s home) on the direction of Clara Mountain which afforded some remarkably beautiful panoramic [read more …] “A True Irish Welcome at Kilmeedy, Millstreet”

James Gillespie Walks from Malin to Mizen for Childline

This is the truly inspiring James Gillespie from Strabane in Northern Ireland who on this 21st June, the longest day of the year, arrived in Millstreet with some three days of his wonderful marathon All-Ireland Walk left when he will reach Mizen.

We thank Margaret Crean for alerting us to James as he arrived in Millstreet this evening.   He is undertaking this amazing walk in aid of Childline.  James was presented with the “Millstreet Passport” at the Wallis Arms where [read more …] “James Gillespie Walks from Malin to Mizen for Childline”