Walks on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday (a.m.) and Wednesday (p.m.) in June, July and August. Next themed walk SPIRITUALITY Sunday morning 5th September.
2010 Summer Scheduled Walks
BURREN NATIONAL PARK, KILNABOY.
The Burren National Park is one of the last great uncontaminated landscapes in Ireland. The walk features commentaries on the wildflowers, limestone pavement, archaeology, farming, wildlife and folklore of the region. It includes the geological icon of the region (Mullaghmore hill), herds of feral goats, a large turlough or seasonal lake, great “wallscapes” (networks of drystone walls) and the world-renowned Burren mélange of Arctic, Alpine and Mediterranean.
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Meet at the Burren Centre, Kilfenora.
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Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in June, July and August at 2:30 pm.
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Walk duration – two hours approximately.
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Fees. 20 euros per person. Under 16 years of age – free of charge.
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Easy Walking. Walks take place as scheduled rain or shine!
RATHBORNEY VALLEY, BALLYVAUGHAN.
Rathborney Valley is situated near the picturesque coastal village of Ballyvaughan. It is a fertile valley rich in antiquities. It enjoys a stunning location occupying the floor between two of the great limestone hills of the region. The valley is extremely tranquil with a resident population of just 28 people! The archaeological highlights include an imposing Early Christian fort, medieval and 19th century churches and an old bog highway. The walk also features stunning examples of the region’s pavements, wildflowers and drystone walls.
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Meet at Burren Food and Wine, Ballyvaughan
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Every Wednesday in June, July and August at 10:00am.
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Walk duration – two hours approximately. Easy Walking.
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Fees. 20 euros per person. Under 16 years of age – free of charge.
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Walks take place as scheduled rain or shine!
If you would like to book one of these walks, you can do so by clicking on the button and paying the fee of 20 euro per person.
Pay for the Burren National Park Walk.
Pay for the Rathborney Valley Walk.
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Here are the bus timetables for travel from Galway to Kilfenora (nearest stop Lisdoonvarna) and Ballyvaughan.
Here are the Bus timetables for travel from Ennis and Limerick to Kilfenora.
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7 Responses to “What’s Happening in 2010”
Just a note to say thank you for showing me around the Burren! I really enjoyed the tour. What an amazing and inspirational place. Warmest wishes.
Just a note to say thank you for showing me around the Burren! I really enjoyed the tour. What an amazing and inspirational place. Warmest wishes.
Hi Tony,
I just wanted to say how much myself and Ann enjoyed your Burren walk when we visited the week before last. It was a memorable day and enhanced our holiday visit for our 25th wedding anniversary.
Hi Tony,
I just wanted to say how much myself and Ann enjoyed your Burren walk when we visited the week before last. It was a memorable day and enhanced our holiday visit for our 25th wedding anniversary.
Hi Tony,
My name is Brad Thompson and I’m a journalist employed by The West Australian newspaper. I was lucky enough to be a guest on one of your walking tours on June 8th 2010. Thanks for showing us around the Burren and for such an entertaining and interesting afternoon.
Kind regards,
Brad
Hi Tony,
My name is Brad Thompson and I’m a journalist employed by The West Australian newspaper. I was lucky enough to be a guest on one of your walking tours on June 8th 2010. Thanks for showing us around the Burren and for such an entertaining and interesting afternoon.
Kind regards,
Brad
A special time in a magical place – a place we intend revisiting at another season. The selection of plants we saw provided a remarkable experience and Tony Kirby is an outstanding guide.
A special time in a magical place – a place we intend revisiting at another season. The selection of plants we saw provided a remarkable experience and Tony Kirby is an outstanding guide.
Hi Tony,
On behalf of Bernadette and myself, many thanks for the tour on Saturday July 3rd. It was very informative and enjoyable…..will contact you again when we are next in the area.
Hi Tony,
On behalf of Bernadette and myself, many thanks for the tour on Saturday July 3rd. It was very informative and enjoyable…..will contact you again when we are next in the area.
We have just returned from 2 weeks in Ireland and one of the best highlights was a fantastic Burren walking tour we took while there. In fact we participated in two of Tony Kirby’s walks in the Burren. Each lasted 2-3 hours or however long necessary… Tony is passionate about the Burren and his narrative vividly brings to life the past, present & future of this fascinating place.
We highly recommend Heart of Burren Walks. Two thumbs way up!
We have just returned from 2 weeks in Ireland and one of the best highlights was a fantastic Burren walking tour we took while there. In fact we participated in two of Tony Kirby’s walks in the Burren. Each lasted 2-3 hours or however long necessary… Tony is passionate about the Burren and his narrative vividly brings to life the past, present & future of this fascinating place.
We highly recommend Heart of Burren Walks. Two thumbs way up!
July 2010. We absolutely loved taking a guided 2 hour walk through the Burren in western Ireland with Tony Kirby, a wonderful naturalist and historian. We found him in the small village of Kilfenora, at the Burren Centre, about an hour southwest of Galway. He is a font of information about both natural and human history. Tony speaks passionately about the geology, flora and fauna of this extraordinary and beautiful region. The Burren is full of limestone formations, rock tombs, and amazing plants and animals – an area of fascinating and precious biodiversity. Tony is friendly, sharp, welcoming and an excellent teacher who includes his visitors’ interests in his engaging, easy walking talks. An absolute must for really understanding Ireland and getting off the tourist track
July 2010. We absolutely loved taking a guided 2 hour walk through the Burren in western Ireland with Tony Kirby, a wonderful naturalist and historian. We found him in the small village of Kilfenora, at the Burren Centre, about an hour southwest of Galway. He is a font of information about both natural and human history. Tony speaks passionately about the geology, flora and fauna of this extraordinary and beautiful region. The Burren is full of limestone formations, rock tombs, and amazing plants and animals – an area of fascinating and precious biodiversity. Tony is friendly, sharp, welcoming and an excellent teacher who includes his visitors’ interests in his engaging, easy walking talks. An absolute must for really understanding Ireland and getting off the tourist track