Tar Isteach take to the hills
Dublin Tar Isteach held another successful hill walk last Sunday,
this time following the historical footsteps of a small
retreating band of Gaelic rebels as they headed towards
Glenmalure.
The group, set up by republican ex-POWs, organised the event
under the experienced guidance of former republican prisoner Gay
Clery. The hikers listened to an account of an historical battle
which took place between the British Lord Deputy, Arthur Grey de
Wilton and his army and Gaelic rebels led by Feargh MacHugh
O'Byrne.
Along the way, the walkers dined out on the lofty top of Table
Mountain (over 2,000 feet), after a lung-heaving haul up the
mountain's slope. They then descended the long and spectacular
Glenmalure valley, ending at Baravore Ford, almost exactly where
it ended for Grey, as his troops retreated back from Feargh's
well prepared ambush.
All the hikers enjoyed the day and are looking forward to more of
the same. Those interested in participating in future walks
should contact Tar Isteach at (01) 874 9990.
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