Colmcille Region (Region No. 6)
An IPA Hill-walking weekend will
be held in Donegal on the
8th and 9th May 2010.
On Saturday 8th May, two walks
have been organised at Horn Head.
The coastal walk is a spectacular
combination of beach, cliff and
headland with spectacular views of Tory Island.
This is a four hour hike across the hills
and along the sea cliffs which are
alive with nesting seabirds
at this time of year. For those who want
less demanding outing, participants
will be brought on a 45 minute
walk over the sand dunes to Tramore
Strand. On the return, they will cross
the long plains of short Bent grass
and forested area. Transport to
and from the walk will be provided.
A buffet meal function, incorporating
a fundraising event for a nominated
charity will be held in the
Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny,
on the Saturday night,
followed by music and dance.
The Mount Errigal Hotel and Leisure Centre
will provide B&B on 7th & 8th May
at special rates for participants.
(2 nights B&B. €90pps)
To book, telephone the Hotel 074 9122700.
On Sunday 9th, a walk will take place at the
Glenveagh National Park & Castle.
Participants can decide
on one of the numerous trails which
explore the wooded hillside sloping
down to the shore of Lough Veagh,
or tour the castle and gardens which feature a
range of exotic plants. Guided tours of the
castle are provided throughout the day
at a nominal cost.
The castle tearoom serves a good selection of
food at a reasonable cost.
The Colmcille Region invites all walkers to join
us on all or any of these walks.
Those interested in joining us should contact;
Noel McGoohan 086 8045297
hnmcgoohan@eircom.net
Joe Lynch 086 2338603
joelynchipa@eirocm.net
Willie Maye 086 2851194
wpmaye@o2.ie
Tom Lyons 087 2323408
tomlyonsdgl@eircom.net