Local Tipperary hiking group takes trip to exotic European island

Roscrea Trail Blazers recently visited the Island of Madeira off the coast of Portugal.

The group of fourteen had a fantastic week exploring the very tropical and lush Island.

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The club wishes to say well done to everyone that made the effort to see this magical island.

The club has a packed 2025 ahead, with several trips overseas and a lot of challenge walks over the coming months.

Their walk last Thursday night was the Golden Grove Loop outside Roscrea led by local man Martin Ryan.

Their walk this Thursday night, February 20, sees the club heading back to The Slieve Bloom Mountains with a walk around The Kinnity Castle/Glinsk Castle Loop.

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They will meet at The Kinnity Castle Carpark at 7:30 pm, and suggest that you bring head torch.

The group says they would encourage anyone thinking of taking up hiking for better health or as a way to destress to make contact with Cathal on 086 3399 193.