Ballyhoura Walking Festival

12/11/2025

🌿 Thank You from the 29th Ballyhoura Walking Festival 2025! 🌿

We’ve just about wrapped up everything from this year’s festival — what a weekend it was! Held in early October, the 29th Ballyhoura Walking Festival welcomed over 360 participants across all events — a true celebration of community spirit, adventure, and the great outdoors.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us — too many to mention! Special appreciation to our incredible volunteers and The Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club for their dedication and energy throughout the planning and the weekend.

Heartfelt thanks to Ballyhoura Walking Festival committee and to both boards — Ballyhoura Fáilte and Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG — for their continued support. A big shout-out to the Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CE Scheme team for maintaining and preparing the trails so well in advance of the festival.

We’re also grateful to the Joyce Brothers Music Festival for their amazing cultural programme and to Kilfinane Community Council for the vibrant Food Fair. The weekend was filled with great chats, laughter, and stories shared by our wonderful guides, with heritage walks rich in history adding an extra layer of depth and connection to the landscape.

Huge thanks as well to all local shops, pubs, and Centra Kilfinane for keeping everyone fuelled and for their warm hospitality throughout the festival.

The 29th Ballyhoura Walking Festival is proudly supported by Limerick City and County Council and Fáilte Ireland.

💚 Thank you to all who made this year such a success — a true reflection of what community collaboration can achieve!

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26/09/2025

⏳Just 1 week to go until Ballyhoura comes alive with walking, music & flavour! ✨

From October 2nd – 5th, join us for:
🚶‍♀️ Ballyhoura Walking Festival – Ireland’s longest-running walking festival, with hikes, heritage trails, sunrise walks & family adventures.
🎶 Joyce Brothers Music Festival – concerts, workshops & free pub sessions celebrating Irish tradition.
🍲 Kilfinane Intercultural Food Fair – Saturday, Oct 4th, 1:30–3:30pm, a feast of flavours from around the world.

It’s a weekend of nature, culture & community you won’t want to miss! 🌿🎻🍂

🎟 Book your tickets now:
👉 Walking Festival: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ballyhoura-walking-festival-2025-4488113
👉 Joyce Brothers Festival: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/joyce-brothers-music-festival-2025-tickets-1598570590669

29th Ballyhoura Walking Festival and Joyce Brothers Festival collaboration takes place from 2nd-5th October in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.

20/09/2025

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Walk along the Moor Abbey Loop 🌄

📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Meeting Point: Moor Abbey, Galbally (please arrive 10–15 min early)
🚶 Distance: 6.5km

Step into a morning of movement, meditation, and meaning with Caroline Conroy of Yoga Walks Ireland. Beginning at the 13th-century Moor Abbey, this 6.5km trail weaves history, nature and mindfulness together.🌿✨

Yoga Walks Ireland

19/09/2025

🌳 Guided Tour of Doneraile Park & Gardens 🌸

📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025 | 2:30pm start (please arrive by 2:00pm)
📍 Meeting Point: Main car park near the playground, Doneraile Park

For those who wish to dive deeper into the historical development of the parkland, historian Michael O’Sullivan offers a compelling exploration of Doneraile’s landscape design and estate history. Discover how the St. Leger family shaped the demesne over centuries into the elegant grounds we see today. ✨

🎟 Get your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-tours-of-doneraile-park-gardens-2025-tickets-1324959733229

17/09/2025

🌿 Step Back in Time at Annes Grove Gardens 🌿

History comes alive at Annes Grove! Join The Verdant Troupe for an exclusive guided tour where storytelling and performance bring the estate’s past to life. Meet Richard and Hilda Grove Annesley, their daughter Sylvia, the contrary stablehand Doyle, and even the celebrated writer Elizabeth Bowen – all characters with deep ties to this remarkable place.

📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025
⏰ 11:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Annes Grove Gardens, Castletownroche, Co. Cork

🎟Get your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-back-in-time-at-annes-grove-gardens-tickets-1325125378679

16/09/2025

🏰 Kilmallock Medieval Town Guided Walk

Explore the rich heritage and stories of Kilmallock. Stroll back in time as you explore the ruins of the Dominican Friary, Kings Castle, and Blossom Gate. Take a moment to reflect as you visit the Famine Memorial Park.

📅 Sunday, 5th October 2025
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Starting Point: King John’s Castle, Kilmallock
⏳ Duration: 1.5–2 hours | Easy walk

🎟Get your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kilmallock-medieval-town-guided-walk-bwf2025-tickets-1517560015859