Annual Hill Walk & Ramble for Peru

Annual Walk for Peru

Sunday Nov 6th

Come join us for a wonderful hill walk on Ballinabehy Mountain, Glenfarne, home to Ireland's famous Red Grouse Project or a Ramble in Glenfarne Demesne, Leitrim 

Ballinabehy Mountain

Hill Walk

The route goes from Ballinabehy to Two Sisters giant rocks, Lackagh Mountain. The walk will start in the townland of Moneenlom, Glenfarne and will follow the Leitrim Way South for 6 km to the townland of Dergvone. Walkers will then leave the Leitrim Way and walk 3km due East to Lough Carran. You will then turn right and walk West for .75km to Lackagh Lough and the Two Sisters. The Two sisters are two giant rocks overlooking Lackagh Lough, each rock is about the side of a semi detached house. (This is difficult terrain and walkers will have the choice to avoid it and walk back to the start of the walk along the Leitrim Way). After reaching the Two Sisters, the walk will then go due East for 3.5km back to the Leitrim Way and walk six km North to the start.


Total Distance is: 16km approx. The Walk along the Leitrim Way is easy but the trek to Lackagh Lough is challenging over rough ground. Highest point is 440 meters. The ascent is gradual. Duration will be 5 to 6 hours approx, depending on the group, shorter if walkers stay on the Leitrim Way.

This walk is suitable for the fit and is under the watchful eye of the Holey Soles Hill walking club.

Please wear hill walking boots, waterproofs and bring a packed lunch and hot drink

Ramble

If you prefer something more pedestrian, opt for a 2 hour ramble in Glenfarne Demense. Enjoy stunning views of Lough MacNean and across to Fermanagh and Cavan

Autumnal shades in Glenfarne Forest

This walk on gravel paths is easy paced. Participants will see some of the pieces on the MacNean Sculpture trail and will visit the site of Glenfarne Hall of the former Tottenham Estate.

Please wear strong walking shoes/boots and waterproofs.

The walks are in aid of Warmi Huasi women's & children's project in Lima. This is operated by a friend, Fr. Ed O'Connell. Donations welcome on the day.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON WARMI HUASI PROJECTS

Meet at the Rainbow Ballroom of Romance at 10.30 am for both walks. Complimentary refreshments served afterwards 

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO RAINBOW BALLROOM OF ROMANCE

Equinox walk in Leitrim

Trip To Thur Mountain Glenfarne Co. Leitrim to see the Autumn Equinox sunrise interact with ancient Megaliths.

Sunlight projected onto rock at equinox

Thursday Morning 22nd September 6.15

Leaving from the Rainbow Glenfarne at 6.15am Sharp going via Loughross bog to middle Thur. Time taken to walk up from parking position at Loughross is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Actual Sunrise is around 7.15AM .

Sunrise over Lough MacNean

What to bring
Warm clothes, Torches, Wellies/hiking boots, Camera. (Warm drink/snack optional).
What You will see (weather permitting)
Equinox monument first photographed in September 2014. Here the sun shines in through two large rocks and casts a “pencil” of light on a flag stone positioned behind. In addition another stone has been shaped so that a “V” of light is visible at sunrise. There are some other alignments that have never been photographed so hopefully the weather will be kind this year.

There are many other monuments and prehistoric megaliths on Middle Thur and you will get a brief tour of some of these.

There is no cost and everyone will be hiking at their own risk.

No need to book . Contact Frank White 087 2520346 for further info

View from Thur

Step Back inTime - Glenfarne Leitrim

Hurling, unveiling and dancing 1916 style in Glenfarne on September 10th

Local historian Francis White believes that the last time Sean Mac

Diarmada, the 1916 patriot, left from the Railway Station in Glenfarne was

October 1915.

The Station house is now Francis's beautifully restored home and he will

kindly open his doors to the public for a very unique event on Sept 10th.

At 7.00pm the flagstone on which Mac Diarmada stood for the last time as he

departed on the train will be unveiled. A beautiful inscription has been

added by a local artist in Mac Diarmada's memory.

Some of the very words spoken by the patriot will be narrated. Spectators

are invited to come dressed in period costume to recreate the atmosphere of

the era.

From the Station house the gathering will walk the short distance by

lamplight to The Rainbow Ballroom of Romance for a vintage tea party.

At 9.00pm the"Step back in time" dance begins where there will be a full

bar. Refreshments will be served after the dance.

Where does the hurling come in you ask!

Hurling was Mac Diarmada's sport so, in his memory,earlier in the day, at

5.00pm Kiltyclogher/Glenfarne G.A.A. club will host the first ever under

twelve hurling match followed by a football match on the Glenfarne pitch.

After the games the young sports people will be led by a pipe band to

The Railway Station close by, for the unveiling ceremony.

On Saturday September 10th come join us in any or all of these unique

events;

The Hurling and Football at 5.00 pm

The Railway Station unveiling at 7.00pm

The Rainbow tea at 8.00

The Rainbow dance at 9.00pm

Come on your high nelly, your pony and trap,your vintage car or just come

as you are. All are welcome.

Let's create the magic of the time on a day that is shaping up to be a

very memorable one.

This is a 2016 commerative event jointly organised by Glenfarne

Development Committee and Kiltyclogher/Glenfarne G.A.A. club.