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Events Notice

 

This is a general noticeboard to allow members to publicise non-club events such as fundraisers or events etc.

To add an entry, please send details to weebinnians@eircom.net

You are limited to 10 words max for the title & 50 words max to describe the event.

NB the club accepts no responsibility for any of the non club events advertised here.

 

 

- 2011 -

 

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Sat 14th June

Glenullin Walking Festival

Sperrins Tourism Ltd.

Telephone: Tel: 028 8674 7700 (ROI 048 8674 7700)

 

Email:  info@sperrinstourism.com



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Fri 24th – Sun 26th  June

The Mourne International Walking Festival

The Festival is the ideal time to come and discover the delights of the area, sample some of the excellent local cuisine and accommodation, enjoy traditional music and most importantly participate in some wonderful walking.

Telephone: +44 (0) 28 417 52256

 

Email: info@mournewalking.co.uk

 

Website: http://www.mournewalking.co.uk/

 

Address: Warrenpoint Tourist Office, Church Street
Warrenpoint, Co. Down, BT34 3HN

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Thurs 30th Jun Mon 3rd Jul

The Castlebar International Four Days' Walking Festival

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs,... More

Telephone:+353 (0)94 902 4102

 

Email: 4dayswalks@eircom.net

 

Website: www.castlebar4dayswalks.com

 

Address: New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

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Thurs 30th Jun Mon 3rd Jul

The Castlebar International Four Days' Walking Festival

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs,... More

Telephone:+353 (0)94 902 4102

 

Email: 4dayswalks@eircom.net

 

Website: www.castlebar4dayswalks.com

 

Address: New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

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Sun 3rd – Sun 31st Jul

10th Annual Laois Walks Festival

17 walks at 14 locations throughout Co. Laois, featuring woodland, mountain, canal, bog and road walks. Graded to suit all levels of ability.

Telephone:+353 (0)87 774 9281

 

Email: ann@laoispartnership.ie

 

Website: www.laoispartnership.ie

 

Address: Slieve Bloom Rural Development Co-Operative, Community Centre, Kinnitty, County Offaly, Republic Of Ireland

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6th – 8th  Aug

Sperrin’s Walking Festival:

The Sperrins Walking Festival offers walkers the chance to enjoy some of the finest walking and rambling, set against some of Ireland’s most spectacular and stunning scenery. The festival caters for all abilities of walkers from family walks, activities and nature trails, to moderate and challenging walks, all of which are guided by professional walking guides. Read More....

For more information on how to book your place for the next Sperrins Walking Festival contact Sperrins Tourism on

Tel +44 (0)28 86747700

or visit: http://www.sperrinstourism.com/news/viewdetails.asp?ID=127

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20th – 21st  Aug

Killester Walking Festival:

An exciting and unusual weekend of cross country hiking in one of Northern Ireland’s most remote and scenic landscapes. On previous weekends Golden Eagles, Red Deer and Mountain Hares have been spotted on our guided hikes. Our experienced and knowledgeable local guides will also enlighten visiting walkers on the ecology, history and folklore of this wild and remote part of West Tyrone. Transport to and from the hikes included.

For further information or one of our brochures contact Strabane Tourist Information Centre on 028 7138 4444 or email: tic@strabanedc.com

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Sat 27th – 29th Aug

Achill Summer Walks Festival:

ACHILL TOURISM : Cashel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Tel: +00353 (0)98 47353 | Fax: +00353 (0)98 47353
Email: info@achilltourism.com

Website: www.achilltourism.com

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Fri 9th – 11th Sept

Wee Binnian Annual Walks Festival:

Club event.. Details later..

Telephone:

Secretary Eoghan Bailey - ROI 00353 (0)86 843 4440 or Assistant Secretary Eileen McKeever.- 0044(0) 759 239 3801

 

Email: weebinnians@eircom.net

Website: www.weebinnians.com

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Sat 17th – Sun 18th Sept

Castlerock Community Association Second Annual Walking Festival

Location:  Binevenagh’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Further details to follow, put the date in your diary and check back soon!




Contact: Coleraine Tourist Information: 028 7034 4723
or

Website: www.coastlinecastlerock.org

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Sat 24th – Sun 25th Sept

Sperrintrek 2011: Autum Hill Walking Festival

 

Sperrintrek is a series of three walking weekends in the Sperrins Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There will be two walks during each weekend, with walkers having the opportunity to choose either a Grade A or Grade B walk on the Saturday.

 

Contact Details:

The Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre
Burn Road
Cookstown
Tyrone
BT80 8DT

 

Website:www.cookstown.gov.uk
Email: tic@cookstown.gov.uk
Tel: (028) 8676 9949, Alt: (028) 8676 7994 - Administration

 

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2nd Oct

National Trails Day:

Carnmoney Walk - Belfast Hills

Take a stroll around this fantastic site and see glorious wildlife and nature as part of Irish National Trails Day - www.nationaltrailsday.ie

Meet at Knockenagh Avenue, Newtownabbey entrance (beside the play park). 11am - 1pm.

Belfast Hills Partnership 028 9060 3466 info@belfasthills.org

 

More Information: www.belfasthills.org/events.php

 

 

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Fri 7th – 9th Oct

Nire Valley Annual Walking Festival

A weekend of superb walking, great talking and traditional Nire Valley hospitality. Friday 7th October will see the launch of the festival and a historical and geographic talk on the Nire & Comeraghs.... More

Telephone:+353 (0)52 36 134

 

Email: mikejwall1@yahoo.co.uk

 

Website: www.nirevalley.com

 

Address: Nire Valley, Ballymacarbry, Co Waterford,

 

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Fri 7th – 9th Oct

Carlow Autumn Walking Festival

The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for beginner, experienced or advanced walkers to enjoy the challenge of Carlow’s mountain treks or the peace of its woodland and forest parks.... More

Telephone:+353 (0)59 913 1554

Email: info@carlowtourism.com

 

Website: www.carlowtourism.com

 

Address: Carlow Tourism, The Foresters Hall, College Street, Co Carlow.

 

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Fri 28th –Sun 31st Oct

Foothill Wicklow Walking Festival

The festival offers a selection of walks to suit all levels of fitness and abilities with a selection of day walks from challenging, moderate and easy. All walks are led by experienced walking leaders... More

Telephone:+353 (0)40 44 5152

Email: info@walkinghikingireland.com

 

Website: www.walkinghikingireland.com

 

Address: Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow.

 

 

 

- 2012 -

 

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Sat 2nd – 3rd June

Walk the Glens festival.

Local walks led by local people. The Walk the Glens festival is based around the Glenariff, Cushendall & Cushendun areas and offers walking in simply spectacular surroundings.  It takes place on the first weekend of June every year.

Email: craignagat@btinternet.com

 

For more information visit www.walktheglens.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated  16/06/11

 

The above information is as accurate as possible but if you notice any errors please email me at weebinnians@eircom.net

 

 

 

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