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Ballyhoura Walking Festival

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in October 2026, the Ballyhoura Walking Festival offers over 40 guided routes across the Ballyhoura and Galtee ranges. The four-day event in counties Limerick and Cork features endurance challenges, nature walks, and heritage tours, running concurrently with the Joyce Brothers Music Festival to blend outdoor adventure with traditional Irish arts.

Date
Oct 8-11, 2026
Location
Ballyhoura Country
Status
Upcoming
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Ballyhoura Walking Festival
Date
Oct 8-11, 2026
Location
Ballyhoura Country
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Event summary

Highlights

  • 30th anniversary celebration with over 40 guided routes
  • Mountain marathons and half-marathons across the Galtee ranges
  • Dawn Chorus Walk at Seefin Peak
  • Collaborative programming with the Joyce Brothers Music Festival
The Ballyhoura Walking Festival marks a major milestone from October 8th to 11th, 2026, celebrating 30 years of organized trekking in the region. The festival program includes more than 40 guided routes led by experts and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. Activities cater to all fitness levels, ranging from challenging mountain marathons and half-marathons to gentle woodland wellness sessions and a Dawn Chorus Walk at Seefin Peak. Specialized trails also explore Griston Bog, alpaca farms, and historic sites in Kilmallock and Doneraile.

This year’s festival coincides with the 40th anniversary of Ballyhoura Fáilte and the 20th anniversary of the local mountain bike trails. To enhance the cultural experience, the event is held alongside the Joyce Brothers Music Festival, which honors the musical legacy of 19th-century collectors. Highlights include performances by harpist Laoise Kelly and The Clancy Boys, as well as a musical trek to the Joyce Homestead and community art exhibitions through the Creative Places Kilfinane Showcase.

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Co. Limerick and Co. Cork
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