Walking and pattern festival to take place in scenic part of Tipperary this month

The Clonbeg Pattern takes place from July 17 to July 20 in the Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary.

The organisers have issued an open invitation for members of the public to attend any of the events of the Clonbeg Pattern, all events are free of charge.

Many wonderful events are planned for the Clonbeg Pattern & Summer Walking Festival 2025, which are listed below:

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Thursday July 17 there will be a social evening of music, Song and Dane with Club Ceoil in the Beautiful Aherlow House Hotel from 8.30pm.

Friday evening participants will meet at the Community Hall in Lisvernane Village with registration at 7.30pm for a “Historical Walk” with light refreshments of Tea / Coffee & Biscuits.

The Historical Walk will be about The Story of Lisvernane Village and the characters that shaped and lived in the area. Fee €10.

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On Saturday, to start events at Clonbeg, there will be music from 2pm which will be followed by a talk and Presentation of the History of Clonbeg Church and the unique Stainless Windows with reverend Tom O’Meara.

The organised have shared that they want to pass on "huge thanks to invaluable support from Mandy Parslow."

Registration will begin at Clonbeg Church for the “Three Wells Tour” which is a three hour excursion to the Holy Wells in the area with Mr Mike Moroney.

This tour will include St Berrihert’s Holy well and St Pecan’s well. Light Refreshments after the tour available at Clonbeg Church Fee €30.

At 3 pm there will be a Blessing at St Sedna’s well and Then the Three Wells Tour departs.

There will a flower display in the church which is a free event and a slideshow of Past Patterns through the years.

There will be Art & Craft activities for children with a surprise magical guest at 3.30 pm.

On Sunday evening July 20 is the Feast Day of St Sedna and the Pattern will conclude with an Ecumenical Service.

Over the weekend tea/coffee and tasty treats of cakes and scones are available outside the Church on Saturday/Sunday afternoon.

There will be two walks on the Sunday with Registration at Lisvernane Community Hall with will include the “3 Dolmen Walk and two villages Walk which may take up to seven hours with light refreshments afterwards and the Darby’s Bed B Walk Fee €25.

Clonbeg Pattern continues the old tradition at St Sedna’s Holy Well, and is also a social occasion to meet neighbours & friends and reminisce of people and times past.

Those wishing to attend can ring the Glen of Aherlow Tourist Office on 062 56331.