The IRA Memorial in the square of Galbally, commemorates the officers and men of Galbally who died “on scaffold, field and from hardships endured in the struggle for Irish Independence”. Thomas Whelan, hanged in Mountjoy, 14th March 1921, Edmund Foley and Patrick Maher, hanged in Mountjoy, 7th June 1921, Michael Scanlan, killed in action, 27th October 1920, James Scanlan, Sean Lynch, William P. O’ Brien, Michael Quish, Liam Fraher, John J. O’ Brien and Eamonn O’Brien, some of those who took part in the Knocklong Rescue.
The Winter Walking 2 Day Festival in the Glen of Aherlow will take place on Friday January 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday, January 7th, 2019
On Saturday walks include; Galtymore Horseshoe, Bane Hill and Gregory Loop.
On Sunday there will be walks to Lake Borheen, Lake Diheen and Cush Mountain and the Millennium Stone.
For brochure & accommodation rates contact:
The Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society Ltd.
Coach Road, Aherlow, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 062 56331 or 086 8314443
e-mail: info@aherlow.com
www.aherlow.com
Also in June – Galtee Challenge Saturday June 30th – www.galteewalkingclub.ie
Club Ceoil
Club Ceoil is a social evening of music, song, dance and poetry which takes places in a variety of pubs and venues across the Glen of Aherlow. The entertainers are all amateur locals who love to perform and enjoy others performing.
It is run every Thursday evening during July and August for our summer season. We welcome the many visitors who are in the Glen at that time, many who will also get involved and sing or bring an instrument.
This summer two of our American visitors were traditional ukulele musicians and gave a wonderful performance in Templeneiry Church.
Club Ceoil enables the locals and visitors to meet and interact in a social setting, thus extending the welcome to our domestic and international visitors
Pride of Tipperary
The Pride of Tipperary Festival is one of Ireland’s longest running festivals. The festival has a strong fundraising legacy and last year a cheque for €5,000 was presented to Circle of Friends cancer support centre in Tipperary town. Circle of Friends will also be the 2016 beneficiary. www.theprideoftipperary.com/
Galtee Challenge
On Sunday June 26th, the Galtee Walking Club’s Challenge took place. It is a 31km traverse of the entire Galtee Mountain range, taking in all major peaks with a total height gain of 1700 metres approx. and a maximum altitude of 919 metres.
For more information click here
Glen 5k
The Glen 5k is a charity 5k walk/ run that supports local causes. It usually takes part in August and Runners & walkers of all abilities are welcome. http://glen5k.ie/
Clonbeg Pattern
It took place on Thursday, 14 July to Saturday, 16 July, 2016. The festival celebrates the Feast of St. Sedna with exhibitions, displays & concerts in Clonbeg Church.
Summer walking festival
June 3rd – 6th 2016 – June Bank Holiday Weekend
3 Day Festival – Féile Siulóid
Groups, Clubs and individual walkers welcome
3 Graded Walks each day
Nightly Entertainment
Guidelines for Walkers
Experienced guides will accompany all walks. The decision and authority of the leaders is final and at all times to be accepted by the participant.
Choose the walk most suited to your level of fitness, if in doubt please consult walk leader.
For brochure and accommodation rates contact: The Glen of Aherlow Failte Society Ltd., Coach Road, Aherlow, Co. Tipperary / info@aherlow.com
Slievenamuck Marathon - Palm Sunday
Slievenamuck Walking Marathon and Half Marathon, Sunday March 20th, 2016
This is a very popular walking/running Marathon and half Marathon, held annually on Palm Sunday since 2009. It covers a distance of 42km across and forms two loops, east and west, taking in both the north and south sides of the ridge. It is advised to prepare and train before the event. It is vital that participants come with appropriate clothing and footwear for all weather conditions. Areas covered include Rock an Thorabh, Moor Abbey and Bansha Woods.