1st and 2nd of May 2010

The 2010 Walking Festival was another great success and we would like to thank all the landowners for giving us permission to use their land for the weekend.

Check out images of the 2010 Festival here.

The Ceili on the Sunday was a huge success and the Leenane/Maam Red Cross would like to say thank you to everyone who contributed on the night, raising 520 euros which will put 10 months of diesel into the ambulance.

Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea as Leenane is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions.  We gratefully acknowledge the assistance in this project from the local landowners, without whom this would not be possible.

View 2010 programme here!

Check out a video of walkers on Mweelrea horseshoe here!

A festival with something for all levels of Walkers:

• We offer different walks to suit your ability (easy, medium and challenging). Check out the full programme here.
• Self guided short walks for the family
• Talks & Music
• Public insurance for all walkers
• No problem on any of the guided walks with access

To read more about the 2009 Mountain Walking Festival Click Here

All guided walks will be led by qualified and experienced guides, aided by locals with vast knowledge and information on the area. Transport to and from starting and finishing points will be provided as well as tea/coffee & scones at various local businesses at the end of each day.

Other entertainment over the weekend:

We are delighted to announce that Emma O Sullivan, straight from the All Ireland Talent Show will be performing in the village at 3pm on the Saturday of the Festival. WE will also have the finish to the Clew Bay to Killary Harbour Failte Ireland Yacht Race. On the Sunday we will be having Ceili and BBQ, Family fun day in the village including climbing wall, tug of war, Treasure Hunt and lots more!
Accommodation: We have some great accommodation packages on offer for the weekend. Check them out here!

Walkers enjoying their speed boat trip back from climbing Mweelrea 2010

This project is supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.

Forum Connemara

View 2010 programme here!

 What to bring with you for a walking weekend

Leenane Mountain Walking Festival is organised by a group of locals who want to help make this amazing part of the country accessible to everyone, give people a chance to see what the West of Ireland has to offer and also help bring business to the local community. Any profits made are used to help develop the festival even more in the following years event and help keep prices down.