Glenbeigh Horseshoe Area

Mullaghnarakill Spur

Patricia leading a walk in the Glenbeigh area on Sunday. During the week prior to the walk there were a lot of phone-calls - people wondering who was going, because a Patricia walk usually has a bad sting in the tail!

Liam Daly, a fellow walker of the same pace, rang to say that he would go if I went, so we decided to participate, along with fifteen others.

Andy called for me on the morning of the walk.

The climb to Mullaghnarakill was steady and the pace not bad. I enjoyed it, along with Andy's company.

We headed along the ridge over Comreagh, and stopped for lunch over Coomasahern Lake, with beautiful views.

Coomasahern Lake

After lunch we dropped to the floor of the glen and walked around the head of Coomasahern Lake to begin the climb to Coomacullen Lake.

The climb to Coomacullen

The pace was now starting to get to me and I slowed down. Andy stayed back to keep me company.

Liam was just ahead and I could see that he was suffering too. Up past the lake and on to Meenteog. Going really slow now and after what seems a lifetime we reach the summit Meenteog. Relief - descent at last!

We go down the spur to Knocknaman. Beautiful views, and taking it slowly. The cars' are in sight. Most of the participants are at them.

I changed clothes slowly - stiff and sore after seven hours of hard going - but the views were worth the effort.

After a day or two I was fine again.

Curve Ridge

Andy announces that we will climb Curve Ridge on Sunday. I'm looking forward to the climb as I feel that when I get on the Ridge I will have no problem.

An early start. Frank called for me at 07:15 and we travelled to Lisleibhane, where we met Margaret and Andy.

I feel the extra weight of the climbing gear on the walk in, but I feel happy as I am doing what I like best.

We head for Curve direct and cut on to the ridge that leads to the foot of Curve Ridge. Here we rig ourselves out in climbing gear - harnesses, ropes, and all the other equipment that will be needed.

Andy

Andy decides to lead the first pitch, with Margaret belaying him. Frank followed as 2nd, with myself going next and Margaret bringing up the rear.

We had no trouble on any of the pitches. I enjoyed going up the overhang, and it did not take us long to reach the Cross. About five pitches in all.

We returned by the Heavenly Gates and went to Kate's for a drink after, all of us feeling contented about the day.

I had sore muscles for a couple of days but really enjoyed the day.

West Cork

Walk in west Cork led by Phil O'Mahony. We travelled together to the start of the walk at Lauragh.

It was a beautiful, clear day with no navigation problems. I enjoyed the walk - the pace was not too fast and Jimmy Laide and myself spent a long time chatting at the back. I am very thankful to him for staying back with me.