Ballyhoura Walking Festival

05/08/2026

30 Years of Walking Together: Ireland’s Longest-Running Community-Led Walking Festival, Ballyhoura Walking Festival Returns for 2026 with the Joyce Brothers Music Festival 💚🎶🚶

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Ballyhoura Development CLG

05/08/2026

30 Years of Walking Together in Ballyhoura Country

The Ballyhoura Walking Festival and Joyce Brothers Music Festival return from 8–11 October 2026 for four days of walking, music, heritage, food, creativity and community across Ballyhoura Country.

This landmark year marks:

🥾 30 years of the Ballyhoura Walking Festival
🌿 40 years of Ballyhoura Fáilte and community tourism
🚵 20 years of the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails

Recognised as Ireland's longest-running community-led walking festival, the Ballyhoura Walking Festival will feature guided mountain hikes, heritage walks, nature experiences, family activities, photography, local food and creative events.

Running alongside it, the Joyce Brothers Music Festival will bring concerts, workshops, traditional music sessions, song, dance and performances to Kilfinane throughout the weekend.

The programme will also include the Creative Places Kilfinane Showcase, celebrating local creativity through exhibitions, workshops and community-led experiences.

With more than 40 events planned, there will be something for experienced hikers, families, music lovers, heritage enthusiasts and anyone looking to discover Ballyhoura Country.

📅 8–11 October 2026

🎟 Online booking for both festivals will launch soon. Keep an eye on the Visit Ballyhoura website and social media channels for programme updates and ticket releases.

🗞 Read more: https://visitballyhoura.com/news/30-years-of-walking-together-irelands-longest-running-community-led-walking-festival-returns-to-ballyhoura-alongside-the-joyce-brothers-music-festival

🔗 Events Schedule: https://visitballyhoura.com/events/ballyhoura-walking-festival

05/08/2026

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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