Walking festival in the medieval village of Carlingford. walks for alll interests and fitness levels

I would say attending the saturday and sunday walks so people dont have to take the Friday off work.
for those interested we could organised a rented car (all expenses shared) and low budget accomodation.

Venue: Carlingford,Co. Louth
Contact: [masked]

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Full festival Details
Táin Walking Festival, Carlingford, Co. Louth. 5th--7th March 2010.
. Friday 5th March 2010

Festival registration at Carlingford Sailing Club, Ghan Road, Carlingford.
Sat Nav Co-Ordinates: N54.2.32 W6.10.44

Friday 10.00am Buggy Buddies

Starting at Carlingford Sailing Club Instructor: Cormac Mc Gee
Cost: Free No booking required.

A brisk 3km walk for mothers, childminders and anyone with a pram or buggy along Carlingford’s new Slí na Sláinte route. Refreshments afterwards in Carlingford sailing Club.

Friday 2.00pm Walking for Health Workshop

Location: Carlingford Sailing Club. Leaders: Yvonne Gilsenan & Tara Alexander, HSE
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: free Booking: Alison Condra 042 9324153 Email:[masked]

The Health Promotion Department would like to invite you and a friend and any other persons interested in walking to attend our next ‘Slí na Sláinte Walking for Health Workshop’. These workshops are organised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation. Topics covered include: current recommendations for health enhancing physical activity for adults; identifying the main health benefits to be derived from a programme of regular walking; advising on practical issues such as posture, technique, stretching, intensity, clothing, etc, the use of heart rate monitors as tools for monitoring walking sessions, discussing the main components of a health enhancing walking session. . Max. 20 participants – must be booked in advance

Friday 10.30am Grade 3: Maeve’s Gap Historical Walk.

Approx duration: 3 hours
Registration from 10.30am
Beginning at 10.45am Leader: Aude Laffon, Setanta Tours
Booking Essential: Tel: 085 1442564

Carlingford>The Saddle/ Colywn Pass > Barnavave>Maeve’s Gap>Grange>Carlingford Village.
Guided walks providing an archaeological and historical interpretation to the ancient structures and landscape of the Cooley Mountains.
Refreshments afterwards in Carlingford sailing Club.

Saturday 6th March:
9.00am Festival registration at Carlingford Sailing Club, Ghan Road, Carlingford.
Sat Nav Co-Ordinates: N54.2.32 W6.10.44

Saturday 9.15am Grade 2: Angelsea Mountain
Flagstaff>Angelsea Mountain>Clermont Cairn> Bevan>Omeath

Registration: 9.15am at Carlingford Sailing Club
Approx duration 6 hours Height: 350m
Distance: 14km
Bus Departing at 9.15am Beginning at 10.00
Cost: €15

Saturday 2.00pm Introduction to Nordic Walking
Location: Carlingford Sailing Club
Duration 2 ½ hours Instructor: Joy Teo
Cost: €40

Workshop to introduce the Nordic walking technique, warm up drill and Nordic walk included. Max 10 participants (poles provided must be booked in advance).
Burn 20% more calories than in normal walking.
When Nordic walking you use your legs, your arms, the rear parts of your shoulders, and your chest and back muscles. Using more muscles in Nordic walking means on average you burn 20% more calories than in normal walking at the same speed

Saturday 2.00pm Grade 3 Coastal Walk
Location: Carlingford sailing Club Duration: 3-4 hours
Guided walk with Archaeologist Aude Laffon stretching from Greenore to Shelling Hill, exploring the industrial heritage, architecture and monuments of the peninsula.

Saturday 5.00pm Grade 2: Night Time walk- Carlingford to Ballymakellet

Approx duration 5 hours Height: 460m Distance: 13km
Registration at 5.00pm at Carlingford Sailing Club
Beginning at 5.30pm
Cost: €15

Carlingford Village>The Saddle>Glenmore>Ballymakellet Forest>The Lumpers Bar.
N.B All participants must have appropriate head torches and reflective clothing.

Saturday Night Entertainment: Lumpers Bar Ballymakellett. Be there to welcome the weary night walkers back home! Traditional music session and refreshments at the Lumpers Bar, Ballymakellet, Ravensdale. Music from 9.00pm till late. Transport provided back to Carlingford at 11.30pm and Dundalk at 12 midnight.

Sunday 7th March

Sunday 9.30am Grade 1: Highs and Lows of the Cooleys- Annaloughan-Ravensdale

Approx Duration: 6 hours Height: 508 m Distance: 17km
Registration at 9.30am
Bus departing Carlingford 9.45am Beginning at 10.15am

Annaloughan>Mullaghattin> Slievestucan> Black Mountain> Ravensdale
Refreshments afterwards in Carlingford sailing Club.

Sunday 10.30am Grade 2: Slieve Foy Panorama

Approx duration: 5 hours Height: 500m Distance:10km
Registration at 10.30am Beginning at 11.00am Bus Departing at 10.15am

Barnavave> Slieve Foy>The White Bog> Raven’s Walk> Long Woman’s Grave
Refreshments afterwards in Carlingford Sailing Club

Sunday 10.30am Grade 3: Maeve’s Gap Historical Walk.

Approx duration: 3 hours
Registration from 10.30am
Beginning at 10.45am Leader: Aude Laffon, Setanta Tours

Carlingford>The Saddle/ Colywn Pass > Barnavave>Maeve’s Gap>Grange>Carlingford Village.
Refreshments afterwards in Carlingford Sailing Club.

Sunday 11.00am Introduction to Nordic Walking

Location: Carlingford Sailing Club
Duration 2 ½ hours Leader: Joy Teo
Cost: €40

Workshop to introduce the Nordic walking technique, warm up drill and Nordic walk included. Max 10 participants (poles provided must be booked in advance).
Burn 20% more calories than in normal walking.
When Nordic walking you use your legs, your arms, the rear parts of your shoulders, and your chest and back muscles. Using more muscles in Nordic walking means on average you burn 20% more calories than in normal walking at the same speed.

Sunday 2.00pm Historical walking tour of Carlingford

Location: Carlingford Tourist Office
Guided tour of Carlingford. Starting from Carlingford Tourist Office. Duration in the region of 1- 1 ½ hours. Dress for the weather!
Cost: €6 per person To Book call: 086 3522732

Sunday Entertainment:
Carlingford Arms- Live music 4-7pm
PJ. O’ Hares, Tholsel Street. Traditional Session from 4-7pm.

Important Information:
Clarification of Hill Walking Grades:
Grade 1: A strenuous walk for experienced walkers with a high fitness level
Grade 2: A moderate level of fitness and stamina required.
Grade 3: Suitable for most walkers, offering gentle pace with regular stops.
Walkers must be satisfied that they are suitably equipped and capable of undertaking their chosen walk.

Notes:
Remember to dress appropriately, weather conditions in the mountains can change rapidly.
For night walk; head torches and reflective gear are a must.
Walking boots are essential for all Grade 1 & 2 walks.
No jeans allowed for all hill and mountain walks. Participants should carry a rucksack with rainwear, spare clothing, a packed lunch and a hot drink.
No children under 16 years on adult walks
No dogs allowed
All walks led by experienced guides- leaders’ decision are final.

Accommodation Special Offers: Book directly with hotel, group rates available
2 nights B&B 1 Dinner and 1 packed Lunch:
Ballymascanlon House Hotel 4* with Leisure: €150 pps Tel: 042 9358200
Crowne Plaza, Dundalk 4* : €125pps Tel: 042 93 94 941
Fairways Hotel 3* :€120 pps Tel: 042 9323657

Pick-up from Dundalk Hotels Fairways 8.35am, Crowne Plaza 8.45am, Ballymascanlon Hotel 9.05am. Return drop offs departing Carlingford approx 5.30pm (when all walks are complete.) More accommodation available at www.louthholidays.com.

For Walks Information Contact:
Alison Condra: Tel: 042 9324153 Email: [masked]
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Registration Form:
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________Mobile:______________________________

Email: ____________________________________

Next of Kin: ________________________________& Contact Number: _____________

Are you a member of a walking Club? ____________________
If so, which Club? ________________________________________________
How did you hear about the Táin Walking Festival? _____________________________

Registration Fee
2 days 1 day Nordic Walking

€25
€15
€40

Return your registration form to: Alison Condra, Louth County Council, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth before 1stth March 2009.
All Cheques made payable to: Louth Local Authorities.