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Our next walk is in STRANDHILL:
The next outing of The John Murray Show Walking Club will be on Saturday 26th of November in Strandhill, Co. Sligo! It’s a coastal walk that will take us over the dunes and provide views on Ox Mountain and Ben Bulben. We’ll meet at 12.30pm at the main car park in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. As you enter Strandhill, you’ll see the car park on the left-hand side as you head towards the sea. It’s important not to drive all the way down to the sea… instead, gather in the car park on the left and we’ll meet you there. Walkers are advised to wear raingear, runners or track shoes… and to avoid wearing jeans. Further details available from Jim Newman: 087 645 2857. See you there!
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Previous walks
The last outing of The John Murray Show Walking Club took place on Sunday, October 2nd in Doneraile, Co. Cork. 300 walkers joined John for a beautiful walk through Doneraile Park. Take a look at some of our photos below.
Ger Wolfe
Vincent Brennan
The Doneraile Canon Sheehan Memorial Walk 2011
In association with the RTE John Murray Show, Ballyhoura Failte Ltd and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Group
The Canon Sheehan Memorial Walk is an annual event which celebrates the life of the famous novelist Canon Sheehan who was the parish priest of Doneraile for most of his life. The walk is working towards the centenary of the Canon’s death which is in 2013. A much loved man in Doneraile for his work and dedication to his parish, he was celebrated publicly as one of the most famous authors of the 20th Century with books such as “Glenanaar” and “My New Curate” being some of his most famous. This is a historical walk with experts on the great man himself giving a walk and talk account of his life whilst others will regale you with the colourful history of Doneraile Court and the St.Leger’s, an account of the worlds first steeplechase and the return of the Literary festival highlighting the huge literary legacy in the area from Canon Sheehan to Elizabeth Bowen and Edmund Spenser. There may even be a song or two thrown in with a poem for good measure so come along and enjoy the stunning scenery that Doneraile has to offer. The walk ends with tea and sandwiches in the town.
Date: Sunday October 2nd 2011
Time: 11am
Venue: Walk commences outside the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Doneraile, County Cork and will travel through the town and around the boundary of Doneraile Park stopping at historical points of interest on the way
Duration: 2 hours
Length: 5.5km
Requirements:
Please arrive early as large crowds are expected
Raingear and good strong walking boots
Water
Anyone with special requirements, disabilities etc or require assistance of any nature please contact Ballyhoura Failte Ltd.
For further inquiries regarding the walk, accommodation or directions please contact Ballyhoura Failte Ltd on or visit www.ballyhouracountry.com
The John Murray Show Walking Week
You can relive some of the great moments of our walking week, by looking at our photos. Just click on the link below.
We would love to have you join us on any of our walks or live broadcasts that suit your schedule. Below are the details.
Sunday 14th August
19.30 Meeting at the bandstand in central Kilkee, at 19.30 for a sunset stroll along the cliffs of Loop Head. Be prepared with wet gear and the appropriate footwear in the event of rain. The walk will last about approximately 1.5 hours and will finish just outside of Kilkee so there is no need to arrange transport. We’ll finish at The Diamond Rocks Café. Walk Co-ordinator Manuel Di Lucia 087-8119797)
Monday 15th August
08.45 All welcome to join The John Murray Show live broadcast from The Stella Maris Hotel in central Kilkee, for an hour of fun and entertainment on RTE Radio 1.
Tuesday 16th August
07.45 Morning meander through the bog of Terryglass. Starting at Tir na Fuisie Cottages to arrive at The Derg Inn at 9 for a live broadcast of the programme from 9-10 am. All are welcome. (Walk Co-ordinator Niall Heenan 067-22041)
16.00 Kinnitty Castle Loop Walk, will begin at 4 pm on Tuesday, August 16. It will start from the Slieve Bloom Pub, Kinnitty, Co Offaly and will take about one hour and a half and will arrive back at the pub. It is one of the Slieve Bloom walks and is accessible to all. (Walk co-ordinator is Christine Byrne, Ardmore Country House Bed & Breakfast, 086-278-9147.)
Wednesday 17th August
08.45 Live broadcast from Chocolate Brown Coffee Bar on William Street in Tullamore and all are welcome to join us.
16.00 The Miner’s Way walk starting in Arigna, north Roscommon on the border with Leitrim and Sligo. Final meeting arrangements available from Joe O’Beirne (086-7742222). Walkers should meet at The Miners' Bar in Arigna at 3.30 - 3.45pm for buses to the start of the walk which begins at 4pm.
Thursday 19th August
08.45 All welcome to join us in King House, Boyle for our outside broadcast, which will include highlights of the walk from the previous evening and special guests.
Friday 20th August
08.45 The John Murray Show broadcasts live from Main Street, Cavan where the Fleadh will be in full swing. With us, Cherish the Ladies, and lots of other musical talent from around the world. All welcome to join us outside the Cavan Gift shop on the main street.
Photos from Saturday 7th May
John with Barry Devlin outsdie the Slieve Beagh Hotel
John interviews Sir Jack Leslie with RTÉ producer Elizabeth Laragy
Music on top of the mountain
Enjoying (and recording) the music
Well-deserved break
The Mountain Lark
The date for your diaries is Saturday 7th May, we start at midday and Co Monaghan's Knockatallon Ramblers are our hosts. We'll be walking the Slieve Beagh Mountain area and, in an unprecedented display of walking club solidarity, will be met by walkers from Fermanagh and Tyrone at the "Three County Hollow" - the exact spot where the three counties meet. We'll have the usual tea / coffeees beforehand and some music and food afterwards in the community owned and run Slieve Beagh Hotel. Part of this walk will require wellies or good boots so make sure you've appropriate footwear - you have been warned! And the route itself will take 2 hours...
The walk begins from the Slieve Beagh Hotel in Knockatallon. When you reach Monaghan town head out the Clones road and take the turn for Scotstown. Then just continue on, following the signs for Scotstown and "Knockatallon Walks", until you reach the village of Knockatallon itself. We will gather at the Slieve Beagh Hotel at midday where tea will be served. Walk will take approx. 2 hours. Appropriate footwear essential. Food and craic upon our return and some v.special guests en route!
Directions
On the Clones Rd out of Monaghan take the R186 Bellanode / Scotstown Rd. Follow directions for the village of Scotstown and continue onwards through Scotstown following the signs for the "Knockatallons Walks" until you reach the village of Knockatallon. Once there you can't miss the Slieve Beagh Hotel...
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The next outing of the John Murray Show Walking Club will be on the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day… in New York’s Central Park! We’ll be meeting a host of interesting people and there’ll be live music from The Saw Doctors! So, if you’re listening to us in the U.S. - or if you’ve friends or family there - we’re asking you to join us on Sunday 13th March at 1.30pm [local time] at the fountain outside the Lincoln Center. We expect it to last a couple of hours and there’ll be refreshments afterwards in PD Hurley’s Bar. If you – or someone you know - are interested in joining us, please let us know on john@rte.ie. Have a nice day!
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The John Murray Show Walking Club
Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo - 29th January 2011
Walking with our guest, Tommy Fleming.
Francis Mc Nicholas from Kilti Walkers, the host walking club.
Some of our younger walkers!
Another young walker.
John Murray with Louis Walsh's mother Maureen and her sons 'Dodge' and 'Tulip'.
'Dodge' Walsh, brother of Louis Walsh.
View from Sliabh Cairn Peak.
Walking on Sliabh Cairn.
Kieran Rian, dishing out the soup.
Music after the walk in the Cill Aodain Hotel. Kiltimagh, co. Mayo.
Historians Betty Solon & Vinny O'Hora
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Saturday, 11th December
Walk in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary
A final pitch inspection provided the all clear, and we descended on Upperchurch in the heart of North Tipperary for the much-anticipated second John Murray Walk. Hundreds of people travelled from Clare, Cork , Louth, Dublin , Cavan and Kildare to gather outside the Community Hall in the picturesque village of Upperchurch
The Loop Walk, was chosen by the Mid-Tipp Hill-Walkers – led by John G O‘ Dwyer. It took us through farmland and up those rolling hills. John interviewed D’Unbelievables and most of the walkers streaked ahead – showing their credentials.
At half way we stopped and John invited walkers to lead us in song -- Margaret Ryan led us in ‘Slieve Na mBán’ while Helen McCormick sang ‘The Banks of The Lee.’ Jon Kenny sang a rousing version of ‘Vale Of Avoca ‘ while young Margaret Gleeson gave us a haunting version of ‘The Old Man’ on her guitar - and then Pat Shortt robbed it and led everyone in ‘Jumbo Breakfast Roll!’
Along the way John had a chat with Maura Armstrong our oldest walker at 85. The rolling hills were absolutely no problem to her as she walks up to two hours every day.
The walk wound its way back down the rural country roads to Kinnane’s Pub – where a piping hot stew awaited us. We chatted to the Bean An Tí, Niamh Kinnane, and explored her fascinating history and connections with the area. The pub was packed with tired and happy walker -- and we sang Silent Night to bring proceedings to a close…
D’Unbelievables; Jon Kenny and Pat Shortt, with Elizabeth Laragy and Margaret Curley from the John Murray Show.
Our oldest walker Maura Armstrong chats to John.
Sweet treats for the hungry walkers in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary.
Walkers gather in the hills of Upperchurch, Co Tippeary.
Barry Bracken from the John Murray Show team enjoying a joke with Jon Kenny.
Pat Shortt belts out Jumbo Breakfast Roll.
John chats to walkers in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary.
One of our winning singers Margaret Ryan (left) sings with friends on the hills of Upperchurch, Co Tipperary.
John and John G O’Dwyer, of the Mid Tipp Walking and Mountaineering Club.
A group of walkers gather outside Kinnane’s Pub, Upperchurch, Co Tipperary.
Young Margaret Gleeson takes the spotlight with her guitar.
‘Careful now, you can’t be doing that!’ Keeping us on the right track in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary.
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Walk at Clondra, Co Longford. Saturday, 30 October 2010
For all our photos, please click here.
The day was clear and the sky was blue when we gathered for the inaugural outing of The
By 11am it became clear that our numbers had swollen beyond even our most optimistic estimate. After a welcoming cup of tea, John addressed the gathering of 300 by the canal and the walk got underway. Our special guest was showband legend and Longford native, Larry Cunningham.
The route – chosen by our hosts The Boherquill Ramblers – was a relatively gentle four miles along the canal, through the bog and finishing the other side of the
At the mid-point, the crowd assembled to hear Larry Cunningham sing his iconic song, ‘Lovely Leitrim.’
Upon returning to The Richmond Inn soup and sandwiches was kindly served up for all and a local group of musicians – led by Camillus Hiney – provided the entertainment. Larry sang ‘
A very special thanks to Larry Cunningham, and to Brian & Alice and all at Boherquill. Thanks also to
And finally to all of you who travelled from near and far. From Louth, Roscommon, Meath, Westmeath, Wicklow, Monaghan, Sligo,
Stay tuned for details of our next outing of the
John and Larry Cunningham
John Murray with Brian Nerney from Boherquil Ramblers Club
Walkers just before setting off
Along by the banks
Walkers set off into early morning sun
John Murray interviewing Larry Cunningham
The walkers en route
John chats to walker Margaret Kavanagh
One of the walkers - Anne - sang "You Won't find another fool like me"
Anna singing "Galway Bay"
Back in The Richmond Inn post walk
John politely declines any suggestion he should sing!
Boherquill Ramblers Club Birthday Cake
John and Brian Nerney from the Boherquill Ramblers Club
As we know, walking is the cheapest form of exercise, which is very important in a recession... there are some who take it very seriously, some less so, but one this we do have here in ireland is plenty of places to go for a stroll, or a hike, or a climb...
So here at The John Murray Show HQ, it's all about walking. People who walk are less stressed, have more energy - it just makes them feel better.
Over the next few months, we hope to stride out with individuals and groups so if you are interested in taking part, just e-mail us at john@rte.ie and we'll keep you posted. And you can listen to our podcasts when you're out and about - perfect combination, if we say so ourselves.
For his first walk, John joined writer and broadcaster Olivia O'Leary for a stroll along the banks of river Barrow in Co. Carlow... You can see the photos below and listen back by clicking here.
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The John Murray Show Walking Club
When: Monday - Friday, 9 - 10am
Presenter: John Murray
Series Producer: Margaret Curley
Contact:
Email: john@rte.ie
Tel: 1850 715 150
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