Discover Ireland - Hiking and biking in Ballyhoura
It's all about high-octane thrills, with hiking and biking in the great outdoors of Ballyhoura, on the Limerick-Kerry border. For more information visit discoverireland.ie/ballyhoura
Ballyhoura Country, Limerick
Situated in the southwest region of Ireland, on the borders of counties Tipperary, Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura Country is an area of undulating green pastures, woodlands, hills and mountains. The ancient and unspoilt landscape, an abundance of significant heritage sites, thrilling outdoor activities and friendly people make it the perfect place to discover rural Ireland. ballyhouracountry.com.
ballyhoura ghost!!
using a go pro hd headcamera in the ballyhoura mountain bike park, check out the ghost at 00.24
Ballyhoura Country Introduction
Situated in the southwest region of Ireland, on the borders of counties Tipperary, Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura Country is an area of undulating green pastures, woodlands, hills and mountains. The ancient and unspoilt landscape, an abundance of significant heritage sites, thrilling outdoor activities and friendly people make it the perfect place to discover rural Ireland. ballyhouracountry.com
Ballyhoura Forest Homes 1 in Kilfinane, Limerick
These beautiful holiday homes are located in Kilfinane in County Limerick. The Ballyhoura mountains are on the south west's beat walking and rambling regions and these splendid, timber clad holiday homes enjoy a delightful forest setting right at its heart, making this a great location for nature lovers, walkers or anyone who just wants to get away from it all.
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails was set up by a voluntary committee based in the West Limerick villages of Broadford and Ashford. The trails have something to offer the amateur and the advanced walker including some challenging climbs, a variety of terrain, and beautiful views of West Limerick, with points of interests along each route.
The Trails Committee has consulted with Ballyhoura Failte, West Limerick Resources and the National Trails Office for advice as part of this project.
In the last decade the trails have been used on a regular basis by local walking groups. In 2007, a hill-walking club called the Mullaghareirk Ramblers was launched. On a monthly basis the club climbs some of Munster’s most popular hills and mountains. The club is affiliated with Mountaineering Ireland.
What a place Ballyhoura 2018
Helmetor® Tim rides again, this time at Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick. 98km of amazing trail set in a fantastic landscape. Also features Helmetor's new ambassador Ross Ennis..
Ballyhoura Vid 3 Mountains - Mountain bike - Trailriders - Limerick - Saturday 15th April - Git2
The largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky bits are guaranteed to leave you smiling.
The trails range from the moderate 6km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50km in length!
Facilities at the trail head include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available for a reasonable price.
Trail accommodation and good food are available locally. For bike hire contact trailriders.ie or call 087 271 7330
Mountain Trails At Ballyhoura
Mountain walking trails - Ballyhoura, County Limerick, Ireland.
Ballyhoura MTB 20th October 2012 Part 1
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Ballyhoura Vid 2 Mountains - Mountain bike - Trailriders - Limerick - Saturday 15th April - Git2
The largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky bits are guaranteed to leave you smiling.
The trails range from the moderate 6km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50km in length!
Facilities at the trail head include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available for a reasonable price.
Trail accommodation and good food are available locally. For bike hire contact trailriders.ie or call 087 271 7330
The Ballyhoura Way (It's a bloody long way to Tipperary) 2018
The Ballyhoura Way is the longest hiking trail of The Ireland Way at 89km spanning three counties Cork, Limerick and finishing Tipperary. It really does give credence to that famous saying ;) as it is a bloody long way to Tipperary.
I had some amazing fun on this trail but I also some deep lows, it pushed me to limits but also enthraled me. Once again the people were just amazing as I was welcomed so warmly in many places plus the great sing-songs. Just like Slí Ghealtagh Mushcraí and the Beara Way this trail is one that could break you or make you. The hiking can be tough and there are lots of hard roads to get through.
This trail starts off at John's bridge, not long after you go through Liscarroll and Churchtown with lots of rural roads. Then it's on to the hardest part a tough the Ballyhoura mountains.
Finally getting out of Cork the first Village you reach in Limerick is Ballyorgan, that's followed by Kilfinnane, Ballyanders, Galbally before heading up through the Glen of Arlow and finally reaching the famous town of Tipperary.
Please follow along and watch my epic adventure as I walk 1000km from the bottom all the way to the very top of Ireland
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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
Mikey Cusack and Seamus Ryan from Limerick tearing up the track on a trip to the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail on a foggy Sunday morning.
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Ballyhoura Mountain Forest Fire - April 2019
On Tuesday 23rd April 2019, a forest fire broke out in the Ballyhoura Mountains in County Limerick. This is some aerial footage captured during this devastating event.
Ballyhoura Forest - If you go down to the woods today...
Photographs from a walk through the Ballyhoura forest, Limerick, Ireland.
€135,270 for rural recreation projects will boost tourism in Limerick
Minister of State for Finance & Public Expenditure and Reform and Limerick TD, Patrick O’Donovan, has welcomed the allocation of €135,270 for rural recreation projects in Limerick.
“Limerick has been allocated €135,270 for rural recreation projects, which is extremely welcome and will help to boost tourism here in Limerick and in the surrounding region.
“This funding is part of €11 million in funding for over 200 projects nationally under the 2017 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, announced by my colleague Michael Ring, T.D Minister for Rural and Community Development.
“The Scheme is part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and is designed to maintain and improve our outdoor recreational infrastructure including for example our green-ways, blueways and walking trails.
“Limerick projects receiving grants include
· River Walk at Templeathea, Athea
· Mullaghareirk/Broadford Ashford walking trails
· Attycran Loop, Kilbehenny
· Promotion of trail infrastructure in the Ballyhoura region
· Shannon Estuary drive, Ballysteen Pier
· Clare Glens Loop Walk, Murroe
· Darby's Bed Loop Walk, Galbally
· Doon Convent Farm Walk
· Glin Heritage Walking Trails
· Kilfinane - Slievereagh Loop
· Knockfierna Famine Memorial Walks
· Manor Fields, Adare
· Moor Abbey Loop, Galbally
· Castleconnell Walk
· The marketing and publicity of outdoor recreation amenities, facilities and activities across Limerick, through West Limerick Resourese and Ballyhourna Development
“Recreational tourism is growing year on year and so it is crucial we continue to improve facilities and encourage more visitors. Figures from Fáilte Ireland show that the hiking and cycling tourism markets are worth approximately €1.2 billion to the Irish economy.
“Aside from the obvious tourism benefits, it’s also hugely important that we maintain and develop our outdoor infrastructure to encourage everyone to keep fit and live a healthy active lifestyle.
“Eighty per cent of each project is funded by the Government grant, with Limerick City and County Council making up the difference.
“Minister Ring has confirmed to me that he expects to make further announcements under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme in the autumn.”
THE MARCH
The re-enactment of the O'Sullivan Beara great march, made for RTE television
the 400th anniversary of the famous March of O'Sullivan Beara, led by Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beara, chieftain of the O'Sullivan Beara clan, which was the culmination of a cycle of events that took place after the Battle of Kinsale - which saw Irish and Spanish forces defeated by a crown army.
The march got underway in December 1602, when the clan left Beara, with a view towards travelling to Leitrim to meet up with the O'Rourkes. The journey saw the clan pass through Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly, Galway, Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo. In mid-January 1603, the O'Sullivan Bearas reached their final destination, with just 35 from an original party of 1,000 men, women and children - the rest having either settled along the way, or died as a result of hunger, exposure or in battle.
Now, the route is being developed as a greenway, with a view towards accentuating the heritage aspect of the areas in question and thus creating tourism marketing opportunities. A greenway is most commonly defined as a network of multi-user routes — largely free from motorised traffic — for recreational, health and daily use, and should provide for public access to and enhancement of the built and natural heritage.