Siúlóid Stairiúil i gCom Caillí / Historical hike

Name: Siúlóid Stairiúil i gCom Caillí / Historical hike
Start: 2026-09-19T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-19T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Trail Head Car Parking

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lisleibane - Carrauntoohil Trail Head Car Parking | Killarney, KY

Join Dr Eugene Costello for a hike in the Hag's Glen to see historical human settlements and discuss land-use in the uplands.
About this Event

Siúlóid Stairiúil i gCom Caillí / Historical hike
19th September, 10:00 - 14:00
Lisleibane carpark, Beaufort
Join Dr Eugene Costello for a walk in the Hag’s Glen and see historical human settlements and discuss land-use in the uplands throughout history. Eugene has studied these landscapes and their cultural significance and is the author of Transhumance and the Making of Ireland's uplands 1550-1900.

Please note, this event is a strenuous 4-hour hike and the terrain is wet and uneven. Attendees need a good level of fitness. Hiking boots, water, waterproofs and a lunch are required.

Event is free, but registration is required.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rob at [email protected]
This event is co-funded by the European Union and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.