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08 Jan 2026

Local hiking club conquer famous Irish mountains on New Year's Eve

The club always accept new members for their many hikes around Ireland and abroad

Local hiking club conquer famous Irish mountains on New Year's Eve

Pictured above are members of the Roscrea Trail Blazers on the summit of Galty Mor on New Year's Eve

Happy New Year to everyone who supported Roscrea Trail Blazers during 2025 and they hope to see more of you during 2026.

They have had a very busy 2025 with trips to Madeira, the UK and numerous hikes around Ireland and 2026 is shaping up to be every bit as busy with trips to Austria, Snowdon, island trips, charity walks and numerous challenge walks to be completed.

On this Friday January 9th they are back to their regular night walks with a walk around the Kinnitty/Glinsk Castle Loop. Distance: 7.5 km, Grade: Moderate, Time: hours. Meeting at the Kinnitty Castle carpark at 7pm. Please bring head/hand torch.

They would encourage anyone thinking of taking up hiking for better health or as a way to destress to please make contact with the number below.

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To join the group and to see what the club has to offer please follow the contact details below.

If you would like to join them on any of their night walks or weekends away, you can contact Cathal on (086) 3399 193 and receive updates through WhatsApp. You will be made feel very welcome.

Pictured above are members of the Roscrea Trail Blazers on the summit of Moylussa, Co Clare. The group conquered the mountain as part of a very special 70th birthday celebration.

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