UP THE HILL FOR JACK AND JILL

Please join our ‘Up the Hill for Jack and Jill’ walk on the Ballagh which is one of a nationwide set of public walks taking place on Saturday 7th of October at 11am. Meet in The Square, Durrow to walk up the Ballagh and back to The Square again (5km approx.) Please register in advance online here for further infomation please contact Ann Lanigan on (087) 7749281. Jack and Jill provides home nursing care and respite to 300 families nationwide caring for children up to age 4 with severe disabilities as a result of brain damage, as well as end of life care where needed. All funds raised locally will be used locally.

JACK AND JILL UP THE HILL

About The Ballagh – Leafy Loop

Distance: 4km
Meeting place: The Square, Durrow
This walk takes in the Ballagh and in particular the steep Ballagh climb after passing Clonageera House on the Derry Road. It starts in The Square, Durrow, and proceeds in the direction of the Kilkenny road, where we turn right onto the Derry Road, just before the church which is situated on the left hand side. Once you are on the Derry Road the walk becomes an uphill one with a short respite before encountering the Ballagh climb, which is a steep and muscle testing ascent, but ultimately an achievable one. Kids under 12 go free!