Bring and Buy sale in aid of the Playground

The playground committee are organising a "Bring & Buy" sale in the community centre in Rathgormack on the 6th December 2009, from 2-6pm.
The event is to raise funds for the new playground which the committee hope to have up and running for spring/summer of next year.
If people can organise to put together a black sack of old toys, books, or any other items which they no longer want, but that someone else might. A date and time will be organised to bring these sacks to the community centre where they can be sorted and organised for the sale.
There will be cakes and buns etc for sale on the day, (if they wish people are welcome to bring these along on the day also)
Also on the day there will be an auction of Christmas cakes, hampers, timber and other items and we would encourage as many people as possible to come along and support the sale on the day.
For more details contact Barbara Greene 051-646349

Juvenile Indoor Hurling

Indoor Hurling starts on Friday 6th Novemeber 2009
Beginners 6.00 to 7.00 pm Born year 2004 and 2005
Under 8's from 7.00 to 8.00pm Born year 2002 and 2003
Under 10's from 8.00 to 9.00pm Born year 2000 and 2001
The cost is €2 per child. Venue - Rathgormack Hiking centre. Make sure to bring your helmet, shin guards and water/juice. Indoor hurleys will be provided.
Please be on time when dropping off and collecting your children.
For more details please contact 086-2215401 or 087-2472007

Gael Coláiste Phorláige hiking trip

Picture taken yesterday of the group from Gael Coláiste Phorláige who stayed in the hostel and did Clondonnell loop last Sunday and on Sunday night they walked to the Boolas with Mick o Donoghue as their guide, they will be back
Bridget Anne

National trail day walk

There was a nice turnout for the National Trails Day walk for the Glen Patrick Loop walk.
B.Anne

Contact List

Badminton 051-646332
Basket Ball 051-646923
Cards - last thursday of month 051-646115
C.C.E. Comhaltas Branch - music lessons 051-646281
Dance Aerobics Gael Bourke 086-3745018

Comeragh Ramblers walking Club 087-2927077
Danzerama 051-641315
Irish Dancing 051-877016
Junior Set Dancing 051-646281
Juvenile Indoor Hurling 086-2215401 or 087-2472007
Karate 087-6379476
Ladies Soccer 051-646364
Mulcahy Bible School of Dancing 051-877016
Toddler Time 086-8180400
T.D. Clinic 051-646969
Wall Climbing Adult & Children 087-2222364

Other events, Birthday parties, summer BBQ, funeral gatherings, community events, festivals and fund raising coffee mornings contact 051-646969

Cake Sale in aid of River Rescue

The cake sale planned for Sunday 4th Oct has been postponed.
It will now take place Sunday 11th Oct instead. After Mass in the community centre.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you can come along and support it on the 11th Oct.
Bridget Ann

National Trails Day at Rathgormack Hiking Centre

Next Sunday 4th October is National Trails Day and Rathgormack Hiking Centre are organising a walk starting at Glenpatrick Picnic Area which is 6 km west of Rathgormack village on the R678 road. Starting time for the walk is 2.30 p.m. and all are welcome. This walk is the first Failte Ireland approved loop walk in Co. Waterford. Its an easy walk, should take about 2 hours and would suit all walkers. Further information can be got on www.nationaltrailsday.ie.

Catherine Flynn.

The picture left was taken along the route of the walk on the military road.

Cards

The monthly card games
Progressive 25 is held on the last Thursday month at 9.00 p.m. at the centre. This runs from late September and continues unually into April (but finishing date can vary)

Local History - Stone Depots

The parish of Rathgormack has a large collection of Stone depot "Stone depots" within it. These are small recessed areas
bounded by rubblestone walls with vertical coping located on the
roadsides around County Waterford. These depots were used for the
breaking and storage of stone for use in the construction of roads by the local landowners under the aegis of the Grand Jury. There are 47 such depots along the R676 Lemybrien to Carrickon Suir road listed on the RPS (Record of Protected Structures) and are of social and historical interest. Work on this road began in 1840 and took 5 years.
"In order to provide labour and a source of income in the area which was greatly effected by the Potato Famine of 1845-49 , some work relief schemes were started in 1846. Roads were widened and repaired, hills and hollows were levelled. A "New Line", as it is still referred to today, was cut and built as a new road between Carrick and Lemybrien." source www.Rathgormack.com
Photo by Francis Quigley www.Riverhousephoto.com

Ladies Soccer

Ladies soccer
(see calendar for times)

for more details please contact
Bridget Connolly
051 646364

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Times
(Check calendar for times)
We run Music Lessons tin whistle, fiddle, flute, button according and the banjo,
we also run set dancing lessons and also singing workshops.
Our branch was founded in January 2005. We operate an instrument rental scheme. Our branch is named after William Crotty, an 18th century highway robber who lived locally.
For more details contact
Marcela Hassey
051 646281
CraobhCrothaigh@comhaltas.net

Features

* Music Classes
* Music Sessions
* Links to other Branches

Badminton

Badminton will restart after its summer break. Times are Monday at 8.30pm
for more details contact Barbara Greene 646349

Set Dancing Weekend details

Saturday 12th Sept
Set dancing workshop Saturday 2.30pm to 5.30 with Padraig & Rosin
Set dancing Saturday Night 9.30pm Tim, Joe, Ann O Riordan
Sunday 13th Sept
Set dancing workshop Sunday 10.30pm to 12.30 with John Creed
Set dancing Sunday Afternoon 3pm with Curragh Ceilie Band.

Refreshments will be served

Mulcahy Bible Dance School

Mulcahy Bible Dance School...
Dance classes will re-open on Wednesday 9th of September in Rathgormack hall (Check Calendar for times). Classes in Irish dance, ballet, tap and stage dancing...
Dance is a great form of exerice for both boys and girls, so come along and have fun.
Price - per child is €5 per class
For more details contact - 051 877016 Faith Mulcahy

Karate

Karate lessons will commence in Rathgormack community Centre on Saturday mornings (check calendar for times).
Fully qualified and local instructor Denis Hogan will accept girls and boys from primary school from age 6 upwards.
Classes are €5 weekly and places are limited.
For further details / enquires and to pre book please contact Theresa 087-6379476 after 6pm.

Danzarama Stage School

We run dance and stage class for children of a primary school age. The children take part in our stage show, which takes place twice a year.
We run two seperate classed, one for Junior and Senior infants (see calendar for times) and one for the older childern 1st class to 6th class (see calendar for times)

Fees: -50 euro from the junior class per term
-70 euro from the senior class per term

Two terms: September to Decemeber and January to March

Family concessions for familes of three or more.

For more details contact -
Committee - (086) 8714551
Cora Greene - (051) 646974,
Brigid Mitchell 051 641315

Rathgormack/Clonea Pride of Place 2009

This video was used as part of the presentation to the judges for the Pride of Place competition.

In the Press

carrick-on-suir-duathlon-2009
Fund Raiser for Clodiagh Playground

Rathgormack Walking Project

Wexford hill walkers

Pictured above is Bridget Ann with the group of  from Wexford Hill Walking Club who had a wonderful hike followed by a BBQ on Saturday last followed by a ramble down the village.
(note and image submitted by Bridget Ann)

Pictures from the Rathgormack 5 Mile Road Race

Here is a slideshow of some of the pictures from the Rathgormack 5 mile road race, you can also get a link to the set here
This set has some the pictures before and after the main event and also the walking group


This set has photos of the 5 mile run.

Comeragh Mountain Traverse

image by Francis Quigley (www.RiverHousePhoto.com)

This is a 7 mile walk which would take a good walker in the region of 5hrs. It starts at the West side of the Comeragh mountains near Knockanafrin and finshes at Kilclonney Wood. The route is not marked but the map and full GPS route are available at the link below.

Comeragh Mountains Traverse

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Rath Beag Loop Walk

Rath Beag Loop
Directions Directions to Trailhead
From the village of Rathgormack on the R678, follow the R678 in the direction of Clonmel. After a 5km straight stretch, the road swing left and passes a downhill roadway on the right (the trailhead for the Glenpatrick Loop is down there). Shortly afterwards the road turns right at a 4-roadway junction – turn left onto a forestry roadway. Travel for 500m to reach the trailhead.

Ascent 340m/100m
Distance 4km
Estimated Time 1hr - 1hr 15mins
Grade Easy
Minimum Gear Trekking shoes, raingear and fluid
Services Rathgormack 6km, Clonmel 12km
Terrain Forestry roads
Theme Nature
Trailhead Entrance to Glenpatrick Woods, Co Tipperary
OS Sheet 75, S285 180

The loop is situated in the Rathgormack area of Co. Waterford, it is the shorter of two loops. Most of the friendly inhabitants are engaged in agriculture - producing milk, beef, lamb, wool, bacon, cereals and timber. Major social interests of the area include Gaelic Football and Hurling – and are the popular topic of conversation at the two Kennedy’s Pubs in the small village. Hollywood legend Stanley Kubrick filmed some of the outdoor scenes for the 1976 Academy Award-winning film, Barry Lyndon (starring Ryan O’Neal and Leonard Rossiter) in the area. Rathgormack is an area rich in history – such as the Mothel Abbey which was the home for hundreds of years to Augustinian monks whose abbot controlled a large tract of mid-Waterford until Henry VIII imposed English rule over the county. Rathgormack’s most famous “son” has to be the Highwayman, William Crotty who lived here in the early 18th century when Ireland was under British rule. The scenery is dominated by the Comeragh mountain range with a great mix of mountain features that includes the long and precipitous Knockanaffrin Ridge, the shadowy depths and glacial amphitheatre of Coumshingaun, the magnificent plateau and falls in Coum Mahon. Tourism to the area is becoming more popular and Rathgormack now has a Hiking Centre which can accommodate 20 people.

A-B. From the trailhead follow the blue (and red) arrow along the forestry road - the red arrow is for the longer Lough Mohra Loop. Pass a roadway on your left and continue for 300m to reach a 3-way junction where both loops turn right.

B-C. You start to ascend now and after nearly 1km reach a 4-way junction where the red loop swings right and uphill. You proceed straight on here.

C-D. Continue to follow the blue arrows as the loop begins to descend and swing left. After 400m turn left at a 3-way junction, and left again at another junction after 50m.

D-B. In the next 500m you pass two forestry roads on your left and then regain the junction mentioned at B above.
This time proceed straight.

B-A. Enjoy the last 300m back to the trailhead.

Map of walk

Things to Do in the Area

Rathgormack is the ideal location for basing an action packed break whether for family or a large group.

Cycling The many quiet country roads and specific off road tracks make it ideal for cycling enthusiastics or leisure cyclists with an opportunity to follow the Sean Kelly Route.


Forest Walks - With Numerous forest areas mapped out tracks to follow, there are many places to have a picnic and a game of orienteering or hide and go seek!

Fishing - The comeragh mountains contain hidden lakes and tributaries to the Suir and the River Suir itself makes Rathgormack an ideal area for keen fishermen. Ask the locals about hot spots for a good catch.

Golf Clubs - Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel Golf Clubs are less than 15mins away from Rathgormack.

Lesiure Centre - Sean Kelly Sports Centre in Carrick-on-Suir with swimming pool and Gym.

Passage East Car Ferry - The scenic short cut between the beautiful counties of Wexford and Waterford. Drive through beasutiful counttruside, past historic sights, enjoy peasceful crossing of the Suir Esturay by drive on, drive off car ferry and save time on your trip.

Horse Racing - Clonmel, Tramore and Gowran park are three racecourses within easy driving distance from Rathgormack and hold several race meetings throughout the year.

Traditional Music in Pubs - there are plenty of welcoming pubs including two in teh village itself which are situated less than two minutes walk from the hostel. great craic and music is guaranteed.

other attractions within easy driving include

Waterford & Suir Valley Railway (Kilmeaden)- Take a trip along part of the old railway line along the river Suir and learn some of the heritage and folklore of the surrounding area. A must for all families. www.wsvrailway.ie

Ormond Castle (Carrick-on-Suir) - Built in the 16th Century, this Manor House fronts a larger complex dating from the 14th century. Thomas Butler, 10th earl of Ormonde added the 'new' north range which became know as the Manor house to the existing buildings. Free admission. Also visit the Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre, where photgraphs, documents and artefacts of the area are on display.

Main Guard (Clonmel)- The main guard was built by james Butler, Duke of Ormond, in 1675 as the Courthouse for the Palatinate or administravice are of Co. tipperary. Free admission

Swiss Cottage (Cahir)- A fairytale, rustic "cottage orne" of great charm built in the 1800's. www.heritageireland.ie

The Copper Coast UNESCO European Geopark - Discover the ancient stroy behind the formation of the rock, cliffs and inlets of this spectacular coastline. www.coppercoastgeopark.com.

Fenor Bog - National nature reserve at Fenor. The swampy woodland march habitats suppot diverise animal and birdlife from dragonflies and butterflies to deer and otter.

Mount Congreve Garden - (Kilmeaden) is a beautiful eighty acre garden consisting of extensive planted woodland, 2000 different rhodendrons, magnolia walks, a camerllia collection and a georgian green house.

Curraghmore Eatste - (Portlaw) Magnificent home of the Marquis and his ancestors since 1170. Incudes an arboretum, a bridge built in 1205 and a unique sheel house. www.currahmorehouse.ie


Lismore Castle Gardens and art gallery - The castle gardens are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of Lismore Castle. www.lismorecastle.com

Lismore Heritage Centre - The story of Lismore dating from 636 AD us told in a multi lingual, adovisal presentation by Niall Tobin www.discoverlismore.com

Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Mitchelstown Cave, Round Tower in Ardmore, Mount Melleray Abbey in Cappoquinn

Walking Club - Rathgormack Ramblers

For those in the Rathgormack area interested in walking then check out Rathgormack Ramblers Hill Walking Club which was founded in 2008. The club provides it`s members with an opportunity to partake in rambling and hill walking, mainly in the Comeraghs and Knockmealdowns. The club particularly urges it`s members to be aware of the need for safety on the hills and of the need to respect the communities and environments of the mountains.
We are a small club with a membership of about 40. We are affiliated to the Mountaineering Council of Ireland. All our members are insured both for personal accident and personal liability insurance
For more on the club and the walks they have planned visit their website, or contact Mick on 087-2927077.
Here is a link to the clubs website

Walks around the area

Here are a selection of walks around the area of Rathgormack, click on the walk name to see more details of the particular walk. We will be constantly updating this page with new walks so please come back again to check it out.

Glenpatrick Bridge Loop
2hrs - 2hrs 30mins
8km
Moderate
Marked
Forestry roads, green tracks and laneways

Lough Mohra Loop Walk
1hr - 1hrs 15mins
6km
Moderate
Marked
Forestry roads, open country

Rathbeg Loop Walk
1hr - 1hrs 15mins
4km
Easy
Marked
Forestry roads,

Coumshingaun Corrie Lake Walk
3hrs-3.5hrs
4.4 miles
Difficult
Unmarked
Climb up over and around the top of the lake
GPS route available

Trail over Lough Mohra and up to Knockanaffrin
5.4 miles
Difficult
Unmarked
GPS route available

Comeragh Mountain Traverse
7 miles
5hrs.
Difficult
Unmarked
GPS route available

Why not check out the local walking club Rathgormack Ramblers

Glenpatrick Bridge Loop

Directions	Directions to Trailhead From the village of Rathgormack on the R678, follow the R678 in the direction of Clonmel. After a 5km straight stretch, the road swing left and reaches a downhill roadway on your right. Turn right and travel for 500m to reach a large car parking area on your right.
Ascent	310m/160m
Distance	8km
Estimated Time	2hrs - 2hrs 30mins
Grade	Moderate
Minimum Gear	Trekking shoes, raingear, snack and fluid
Services	Rathgormack 6km, Clonmel 12km
Terrain	Forestry roads, green tracks and laneways.
Theme	Nature
Trailhead	Glenpatrick Picnic Area, Co. Tipperary OS Sheet 75, S289 195

A-B. Starting from the car park area turn right on the surfaced road and follow the green arrow for 100m to reach Glenpatrick Bridge over the Glasha River. Immediately after the bridge, turn left into forestry - pass through the barrier and veer left at the Y-junction. Continue along the forestry road as it ascends alongside the river and after nearly 1km, veer left at the next Y-junction. After 500m the forestry road approaches an exit onto the R678 near Boola Bridge. Do not exit - instead swing sharp right, staying on forestry road.

B-C. Continue to ascend - turning left at the next junction and, shortly afterwards, left again. Now you are travelling parallel to (but well above) the R678 - continue to do so for almost 1km to reach a marker post which directs you left and onto a sandy track into forestry. This short track exits onto the surfaced road - take care crossing it to join an old Coach/Drover Road which starts your homeward journey.

C-D. Continue to follow the green arrows along the old road - with wonderful views of the Comeragh Mountains opening in front of you. After more than 1km the road begins the descent towards Glenpatrick. The last section of the old road changes to a tarred surface before you join the R678. Turn left here.

D-A. Follow the R678 for 200m to reach a laneway on your right. Turn right and enjoy this magical tree-lined laneway as it descends to reach a surfaced road at the ruins of a Slate Mine. Turn left - the trailhead is only 50m away.

Map of route

Below is a map to the start point

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Lough Mohra Loop Walk

Directions	Directions to Trailhead From the village of Rathgormack on the R678, follow the R678 in the direction of Clonmel. After a 5km straight stretch, the road swing left and passes a downhill roadway on the right (the trailhead for the Glenpatrick Loop is down there). Shortly afterwards the road turns right at a 4-roadway junction – turn left onto a forestry roadway. Travel for 500m to reach the trailhead.
Ascent	460m/220m
Distance	6km
Estimated Time	1hr - 1hrs 15mins
Grade	Moderate
Minimum Gear	Hiking boots, raingear, snack and fluid
Services	Rathgormack 6km, Clonmel 12km
Terrain	Forestry roads, open country
Theme	Nature
Trailhead	Entrance to Glenpatrick Woods, Co. Tipperary OS Sheet 75, S285 180

A-B. From the trailhead follow the red (and blue) arrow along the forestry road - the blue arrow is for the shorter Rath Beag Loop. Pass a roadway on your left and continue for 300m to reach a 3-way junction where both loops turn right.

B-C. You start to ascend now and after nearly 1km reach a 4-way junction where the blue loop goes straight. From here you start the ascent toward Lough Mohra - you will be returning to this point again on the descent. For now, swing sharp right and uphill.

C-D. Continue to follow the red arrows for almost 1km to reach a 3-way junction where the loop swings left and downhill. If you want to view Lough Mohra follow the green arrows straight ahead - it is approximately 1.5km (20min) out and back to this point.

D-E. After 500m of a downhill trek you regain the 4-way junction (C). This time turn right and rejoin the blue loop for the return journey. After 400m turn left at a 3-way junction, and left again at another junction after 50m.

E-A. Continue to follow the red and blue arrows as the loop swings left to regain the junction at B above.
Proceed straight and enjoy the last 300m back to the trailhead.

Map of route



Link to Bord Failte

Lough Mohro Loop Walk, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford

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Coumshingaun, Corrie Lake, Walk

This is a walk up and around the top of Coumshingaun lake, it is a 3hr walk, over 4 1/2 miles, with a vertical lift of 2100ft.
To view the details of the walk click "STATS" in the window below and move you mouse along the blue line on the graph to see the terrain and the walk in more detail.
The car park located at the starting point is 5 miles from the Hiking Centre in Rathgormack.
Again thanks to Andrew Howard for providing this walk, the walk can be downloaded to your GPS if you click on the link over the window below.

Coumshingaun Loop Walk, Commeragh Mountains, Waterford, Ireland

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Walking Trail over Lough Mohra

This is a route which runs over Lough Mohra and up to Knockanafrin and takes in part of the loop walk which is marked.

Click on the trips views within the window below to see 1. pictures taken along the route, 2. Stats - for the terrain and contour, and 3. Full - for an overview map of the location.

Trip Story
I climbed to the summit of Knockanaffrin for the second time, albeit via a different route in early May 2009 after talking to a friend who lived in the area. The walk is easily accessible from the village of Rathgormack in Councty Waterford. Directions to the start of this walk can be obtained from the hiking centre/hostel located in rathgormack village, (www.rathgormackhostel.com) and there are plenty of signposts on the main road out of Rathgormack.
The walk starts from the end of the dirt track which you take when you leave the main road after the bad bends, near Poulavone.
There is a large map erected on the dirt track, and planty of car-parking space available. Start walking west from this map until you reach the scout hut, and then veer north west climbing at a reasonable gradient towards the rocky ouitcrop which you should see called Carraigseegowna. Once up there, turn and then follow the ridge in a southerly direction taking you to Shauneenabreaga and Knocksheegowna summits. On Knocksheegowna you will come across a trig pillar, and from here there are spectacular views to be seen across the valley below, taking in Lough Mohro to the east and Rathgormack village in the distance. Continue to follow this ridge until you reach Knockanaffrin, and here take a well eanred break. Once refreshed, and having taken in more great views, start to descend from the summit in an easterly direction, please take care on this initial descent as it can be slippy and steep in places but is quite safe as long as care is taken. Keep descending until you reach an old fence line, and then follow this fenceline in a northerly direction which will take you alongside a forest. follow the forest edge again in a northerly direction which will take you all the way to Lough Mohro, where you can pick up the trail, which leads you over the stile, and then follow the forestry road back to your car!
A really enjoyable walk from start to finish with spectacular views!

Thanks to Andrew Howard who recorded the route and photos. and put it on everytrail click on the link to see the trail and you can also download the trail to your GPS unit or simply print it off to take with you.

Knockanaffrin, Commeragh Mountains, Waterford, Ireland

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Rathgormack Climbing Club

Rathgormack Climbing Club is a small but dedicated rock climbing and mountaineering club based in the south east of Ireland. We have a bouldering wall at the Rathgormack hiking centre, located in Waterford's Comeragh Mountains.

Generally the club meet twice a week at the wall during the winter months, with evenings in Ballykeefe Quarry once the days get a bit longer. Most members also go on various trips both at home and abroad.

Cost per session is €3. Membership is €32 per year, which includes MCI membership.
The wall is closed between May and September - i.e. during the outdoor climbing season. Exact dates depends on the weather.

New-comers can just try the wall; however, after two trial sessions, they must join the club before further use. There is no formal training available through the Club. Following a brief safety instruction, new comers can explore climbing for themselves.

The Wall is 5m high with 60 sq m of climbing surface. It is a bouldering wall and is fully equipped with mats. There is a fall possibility of 4m onto the mats. The wall is generally only open in the winter months, the club moving to evenings climbing at Ballykeefe Quarry once it stops raining. Check the calender for details of which nights we meet up.

The wall features 2 overhangs, a vertical section and a slab.
Younger members are encouraged to come on Mondays.
There is no age restriction, however it is not advisable for children under the age of 7. All children must be accompanied by an adult who will remain as the person responsible for both their actions and personal safety.

Large Groups & Training Restrictions: Unlike other Climbing Walls that are typically commercially managed, Rathgormack Climbing Club is run by local climbers who use the Wall as a training facility. We are not in a position to cater for large groups or parties. Nor are we in a position to provide any formal climbing instruction. We can however accommodate a small number of new climbers at any of our training sessions, and we will be glad to meet you if you are interested in trying the sport.
Check out there website Rathgormack Climbing Club

Accommodation

The hostel accommodation in Rathgormack Hiking Centre is Bord Failte approved. It is a dormitory style accommodation with space for 20 people in two separate rooms; larger groups can be catered for overnight stays in our large hall. There is a self catering kitchen with cooking facilities, plus a small sittingroom.

The rooms have ensuite bathrooms with separate hot showers!

Other facilities include

• Fridge
• Clothes Dryer
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Instant hot water
• Cooker & separate hob
• Luggage Storage
• Children Friendly
• Travel Desk/Travel Info
• Free Car Park
• No Smoking

The centre has ample free parking.

Rathgormack village itself consists of a school, our centre, a church, a supermarket and 2 pubs. The local atmsophere is extremely friendly and help will by given in any way possible by Brigid Ann, our booking officer, who can also organize guided tours of the area if requested.

The hostel is open almost all year round, however we only cater for groups in the winter months. (November 1st to Feburary 28th)Hostel is closed for Christmas from Friday 18th Dec 2009 to January 2nd 2010.
*Please note that we do not accept payment on arrival by credit card. Payment must be made in cash*
The cost is €20 per person per night.
Arrival time is before 8pm.
For bookings please call
+353(0)51-646969
or www.hostelworld.com

Places to Visit, Things to Do

How to Find Us

• Directions: Rathgormack village is situated on the R678. Distance from Clonmel: 12 miles, Waterford: 25 miles, Carrick on Suir: 6 miles, Dungarvan: 18 miles, Cork: 65 miles, Dublin: 100 miles, Limerick: 65 miles.
• Dormitory style accommodation, fully equipped self catering kitchen, local church, shops & pubs within 100 metres. Free bed linen & hot showers, indoor climbing wall, indoor sports facilities, shared room with t.v / video. Ample parking space.
• Cycling, forest walks, horse riding, mapped mountain walks, fishing on the river Suir, set dancing, music & songs in local pubs, golf & pony trekking
• There is ample free parking onsite, it is close to Clonmel, Carrick on Suir, Dungarvan, Cashel and Kilkenny. It is just 20min drive from beaches on the copper coast.

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Rathgormack Parent & Toddler Group

Every Tuesday morning mothers and their toddlers (pre school age) meet up in the centre. This gives the kids a chance for some play and interaction with other kids their own age and it also gives the parents a chance to meet up for a coffee and a chat. They meet from 9.30am to 11.30am. The group also organise outings to local play centres such as Runamuck in Tramore and every Christmas Santa visits the group thanks to the Kilmacthomas fire engine.
The cost is €3.00 per family.
For more details on the group please contact 086-8180400

The group only meet for the school year,
Meeting Time - Tuesday Mornings 9.30-11.30am

About Us

Situated in the Comeragh Mountains in the picturesque village of Rathgormack, the centre is a purpose built approved hostel with accommodation for 20 people. The hostel and hiking centre are the ideal locations for exploring the many attractions of north Waterford, including Crotty’s Lake, Coumshingaun Lake, The Mahon Falls, and the Nire Valley in the Comeragh Mountains.

A unique flora and fauna is to be found in this very beautiful part of the county. Discovered recently on the mountain by a London botanist was a rare fern called a Club fern, one of the oldest plants on the planet. This plant was last discovered on the Galtees 10 years ago. Other flora discovered that is unique to the Comeraghs, is to be further investigated by botanists from E.N.F.O.

Clubs
The community centre is the base for a wide range of community groups and activities ranging from toddler group for the youngest members of the community to cards and other sports activities for the adults.

Community
The centre is also available for community gatherings, with catering facilities available. There is seating and tables for large numbers, it is the ideal location for functions and parties. Local caterers are available on request.

The hostel and hiking centre is also the venue for mountain rescue in the south east. Their climbing wall attracts mountaineering clubs and climbers from all over Ireland.

Rathgormack Hiking Centre was involved in the hosting of the Slovakian delegation for the 2003 Special Olympic World Summer Games. This event brought together the largest ever number of volunteers working together in the community.

Contact

Telephone+353 (0)51 64 6969

Email: info@rathgormackhostel.com

Website: www.rathgormackhostel.com

Address: Rathgormack, Waterford, Republic of Ireland