The Dingle Way Challenge Awaits

The Dingle Way is a trail that takes hikers through the stunning landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula, in west Kerry, incorporating rugged coastline, rolling hills, and sandy beaches. The trail passes through picturesque towns and villages, while hikers have an opportunity to see ancient ruins, historic sites, and stunning natural landmarks along the way. 

Want to enjoy these experiences as part of a well organised and long established one day event? 

Then why not sign up for the annual Dingle Way Challenge, arranged by the local St Pats GAA Club in Blennerville. This extremely popular annual event takes place every June Bank Holiday Weekend. 

This year's Dingle Way Challenge is taking place on Sunday the 31st of May 2026.

Image: The rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula

St Pats GAA Club host the Dingle Way Challenge 2026 Event 

St Pats GAA Club in Blennerville, have been running a version of the Dingle Way Challenge since 2008. This event caters for all levels, from casual walkers to Ultra competitors. Drawing from the enthusiastic local population, participation has grown over the years and includes an ever-increasing number of people travelling long distances to attend the west Kerry event. The 2023, 2024 and 2025 events each attracted close to 300 participants. 

The 2026 Dingle Way Challenge offers participants a chance to take in the spectacular landscapes and seascapes of this beautiful part of the Dingle Peninsula, while being able to enjoy a great day of walking and talking with friends, old and new. Stops along the route for a hot breakfast, snacks and refreshments ensure participants will have the required energy levels to complete the Challenge. 

On completion of the Dingle Way Challenge and following the medal presentations at the St Pats GAA grounds in Blennerville, everyone is welcome to enjoy a well-deserved celebratory barbecue, followed by an evening filled with more chat, live music and laughter.  

All funds raised go to the St Pats GAA Club development fund, which is used to invest in the upkeep and development of the Club. Like so many GAA Clubs around Ireland, St Pats play a vital role in the life of the local community. 

So, what better way to spend your June Bank Holiday Sunday, than in great company, in beautiful surroundings on the Dingle Peninsula. 

Image: Colourful street scene in Dingle

Registration for the Dingle Way Challenge 2026 

Registration for the 2026 event is now open and handled via the Eventbrite Dingle Way Challenge page

Please note that the event has an over 18’s age limit. 

Please make sure to indicate whether you are planning on taking the Ultra Route (46km), or the Standard Route (33km). This will assist the organisers in planning for transport and for food and refreshments. 

*The Eventbrite registration will likely close at 5:00pm on Friday 29th of May. Participants can still register on the morning of the event at St Pats GAA Club.

Car parking and check in for the event will take place at the St Pats GAA Club grounds (V92 RH98) at the following times:

Ultra Route (46km - Glenahoo ➡️ Blennerville) between 5:00am and 5:30am | Bus Leaving @ 5:45am

Standard Route (33km - Annascaul ➡️ Blennerville) between 6:45am and 7:15am | Bus Leaving @ 7:30am

The fee for this one-day event is €75 (plus charges of approx. €6 when booked via Eventbrite). 

Considering the hospitality, food and transport included, this is indeed a great value day out in West Kerry. 

For last minute updates or for more information about the event please check out ➡️ www.stpatsgaaclub.com | Website - Dingle Way Challenge | or email dinglewaychallenge@gmail.com

Image: The Dingle Way Challenge 2026 - Route Map

Image:  Scenic view along the Dingle Way Challenge route 

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities 

The Dingle Way Challenge can be the perfect corporate day out, for companies looking for a relaxing, yet challenging team building experience for employees. 

Corporate sponsorship packages are available, which offer great promotion opportunities, while supporting a very worthwhile cause. 

For details contact Michael Moriarty on +353 86 3855428, or mmoriarty@3dpersonnel.com 

Image: St Pats Members including John Vahey, Michael Moriarty, Garda Mary Gardiner, George Poff, Liam Poff, Marie Fitzgibbon & Aidan Scanlon at the launch of the 2026 Dingle Way Challenge

Image: A view of the beautiful Ventry Beach

When the Walking is Done - Back to Base Camp

With the 2026 Dingle Way Challenge ending back at the St Pats GAA Club grounds in Blennerville, the fun will only be getting going! 

Participants are asked to plan their day's walking, to ensure that they have completed their route and are signed in back at the Clubhouse before 5:00pm

Showers will be available for any participants who wish to avail of them at the Clubhouse. 

After the day’s exhilarating walk/run, all participants are invited to relax in the GAA grounds where a barbeque and live music will be provided by the Club. 

Image: Michael Moriarty presents medals at the finish line

3D Personnel are proud to Support the Dingle Way Challenge 

As a joint main sponsor of this event (alongside POFF Motors and Divane Volkswagen), 3D Personnel are once again proud to offer our support for this fantastic event. 

Our Director, Michael Moriarty was born and bred in Blennerville and has a long association with the St Pats Club. Current Juvenile Chairperson at the Club and with his own three boys regularly lining out for St Pats at various grades, he knows that the Club and by extension, the Dingle Way Challenge fundraising effort is vital for the local community. 

Michael had this to say about the Dingle Way Challenge event: 

We are delighted to be hosting the Dingle Way Challenge again this year. It is an event that has grown and grown over the years, with people coming from all over Ireland to take part. Many new friends have been made along the routes over the years. 

It’s the main fundraiser for our Club, so it is vital for us to keep going. I’m delighted that we here in 3D Personnel can support the event again this year as joint main sponsor. 

I would say to anyone, come along and join us and experience the best of West Kerry welcomes. Visit us once and you’ll want to keep coming back!

Image: The mist rolls in over the Dingle Peninsula

Make your plans early to avoid disappointment

As you can imagine, arranging a weekend away in Kerry over a Bank Holiday weekend needs some forward planning. If you are not already organised, don’t delay. 

As a base for newcomers to the event, Tralee or Dingle are probably the best bets for accommodation, with an array of hotels, B&B’s and AirBnB type accommodation. 

Already booked in, don’t forget to register for the Dingle Way Challenge. Once that is out of the way, you can spend your time letting everyone know where you will be spending your June Bank Holiday weekend. Jealous or what! 

So, if you’re looking for something special to do for the June Bank Holiday weekend, why not sign up to the Dingle Way Challenge 2026, taking place on Sunday the 31st of May and enjoy the spectacular landscapes and seascapes of the Dingle Peninsula, while in great company. 

*The details below relate to the 2023, 2024 and 2025 events which also took place over the June Bank Holidays

Image: The Dingle Way Challenge 2025 - Route Map

St Pats GAA Club hosted the Dingle Way Challenge 2025 Event 

St Pats GAA Club in Blennerville, have been running a version of the Dingle Way Challenge since 2008. This event caters for all levels, from casual walkers to Ultra competitors. Drawing from the enthusiastic local population, participation has grown over the years and includes an ever-increasing number of people travelling long distances to attend the West Kerry event. The 2023, 2024 and 2025 events attracted close to 300 participants. 

The 2025 Dingle Way Challenge offered participants a chance to take in the spectacular landscapes and seascapes of this beautiful part of the Dingle Peninsula, while being able to enjoy a great day of walking and talking with friends, old and new. Stops along the route for a hot breakfast, snacks and refreshments ensured participants had the required energy levels to complete the Challenge. 

On completion of the Dingle Way Challenge and following the medal presentations, everyone was invited back to the base camp at the St Pats GAA grounds in Blennerville. A well-deserved celebratory barbecue was followed by an evening filled with more chat, live music and laughter. 

All funds raised go to the St Pats GAA Club development fund, which is used to invest in the upkeep and development of the Club. Like so many GAA Clubs around Ireland, St Pats play a vital role in the life of the local community. 

A great way to spend your June Bank Holiday Sunday, in great company, in beautiful surroundings on the Dingle Peninsula! 

Image: St Pats Members including Michael Moriarty, George Poff, John Vahey, Liam Poff and John Lenihan (former World Champion and Mountain Runner) at the launch of the 2024 Dingle Way Challenge

The Dingle Way Challenge 2024 – Programme for the Day

Participants meet at the St Pats GAA grounds for a rundown of the days programme. 

It is important to note that although the event covers two stages, participants are free join the walk at different points. Transport will be available along the route to facilitate any walker(s) who may decide that they have enjoyed enough of the challenge. 

The times listed below are subject to change. The event organisers email all participants with actual times in advance of the event.

Ultra Route participants:  

• Ultra check in will be open at St Pats GAA Club grounds between 4:15am and 4:45am
• Buses will transport the Ultra competitors to their starting point at Coumeenoole on the Western side of Slea Head 
• Buses are scheduled to leave the St Pats grounds at 5:00am, with an additional pick-up en route at the Junction Bar, scheduled for 5:10am
• The walk is due to commence at approximately 6:00am
• The route will see participants walking from Coumeenole to the beautiful Ventry beach, (where they join up with the Regular route participants) then through the lovely town of Dingle and continuing on to Lispole and eventually finishing in Annascaul
• Buses will be provided from the end point in Annascaul to St Pat's Club in Blennerville

Image: The Dingle Way Challenge 2024 - Route Map

Regular Route participants:

• Regular Route check in will be open at St Pats GAA Club grounds between 6:45am and 7:15am
• Buses will transport the Regular walkers to their starting point at Ventry Beach 
• Buses are scheduled to leave the St Pats grounds at 7:30am, with an additional pick-up en route at the Junction Bar, scheduled for 7:40am
• The walk is due to commence at approximately 8:30am
• Starting out at the beautiful Ventry beach, then on through the lovely town of Dingle and continuing to Lispole and eventually finishing in Annascaul (home of the famous explorer Tom Crean)
• Transport will be available along the route to facilitate any walker(s) who may decide that they have enjoyed enough of the challenge
• Buses will be provided from the end point in Annascaul to St Pat's Club in Blennerville

Image: Members of St Pats GAA club along with Eamonn Fitzmaurice at Camp beach for the launch of the Dingle Way Challenge 2023

Image: The Dingle Way Challenge 2023 - Route Map

 

Image: Sheep grazing on Brandon Point

Image: A stone wall on Brandon Point

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