Welcome To The Maumturks Walking Club

The walking club was founded in 2009 by a group of local people. It is based in Maum Valley in the center of the Maumturk mountains. The club also walks in neighbouring areas, in particular, the twelve Bens, and the Sheefrey and Partry ranges.

We also organize trips to other parts of Ireland such as the Four Peaks and Kerry and further afield such as Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro. In addition, the club will often arrange local cycling trips.

There are about 80 or so members in the club, split evenly by gender and ranging in age from 30 to 70 plus.

We hike every Sunday and occasionally on other days. Walks are planned in advance in two-month blocks and can be found on the website. A few days before each Sunday the details of the particular walk are emailed out to members and added to our Facebook page. Walks are graded A (difficult) to C (easier).

The club welcomes most age groups, but those under the age of 18 have to be accompanied by a parent/guardian as many of the walks can be strenuous.

If you would like to come on a day's hillwalking or want more information about the group, please contact us.

Club Constitution Rules

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MAUMTURKS WALKING CLUB

1.1 The name of the Club shall be the Hereinafter referred to as “the Club.”

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OBJECTIVE OF THE CLUB

  • 2.1. To promote the interests of walking amongst members of the Club.
  • 2.2. To provide an opportunity for members of the Club to meet and participate in walking activities together.
  • 2.3. To act on behalf of and in the interests of Club members.
  • 2.4. To promote awareness of the need to maintain access, conservation, and protection of the land.
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB

  • 3.1 Membership of the Club shall be on the basis of individual memberships and only paid-up members shall be allowed to walk.
  • 3.2. Membership shall only be open to individuals who recognise that hill walking activities can be dangerous and can cause personal injury.
  • 3.3. The leader reserves the right to refuse anyone to participate on any club walk.
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MANAGEMENT OF THE CLUB

4.1. The Management of the Club shall be entrusted to the Club Committee.

4.2. Members shall abide by Club Guidelines. Violations may result in suspension or removal.

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OFFICERS OF THE CLUB

5.1. The elected Officers of the Club shall be the President/Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the P.R.O.

5.2. Voting for Officers shall take place at the AGM.

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COMMITTEE OF THE CLUB

6.1. The President will chair all meetings and report at the AGM.

6.2. The Committee consists of the Officers.

6.3. The Committee shall nominate representatives to attend MI Council meetings.

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CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS

7.1. The committee shall have the power to set membership subscription levels for the Club on an annual basis.

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RULES OF THE CLUB

8.1. The Committee shall have the power to set membership levels and visitors' registration levels.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CLUB

9.1. Amendments require a two-thirds majority.

9.2. The Club may be dissolved by a two-thirds majority vote.

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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

We will put the child’s welfare, safety, and enjoyment first.

All under-18 members must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.