15/09/2026
❤️ It’s hard to believe our festival is over for another year 😢
What a weekend it was — and what a lot of people it took to make it happen.
Behind every walk, every smile, every cup of tea and every bit of craic was a huge amount of work, generosity and friendship.
A heartfelt thank you to those on our Committee, who put so much time and effort into organising every aspect of the festival and making sure everything runs smoothly. And especially to Peter, our Festival Director, for his tireless work and dedication.
Our Leaders and Assistant Leaders deserve a very special thank you. Without them, there simply wouldn’t be a festival. They gave their time, energy and expertise so generously and, as always, did a superb job looking after everyone on the hills. ❤️
Our sincere thanks to:
⚓ Warrenpoint Port for their generous support.
⛳ Warrenpoint Golf Club for hosting our Blister Boogie. From our first booking to the last dance, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The venue, food and hospitality were fantastic.
🎶Those Guys for providing the fabulous music - delighted to welcome them back— and to everyone who found the energy to dance after a full day on the hills!
🏛️ Warrenpoint Town Hall and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council staff for all their help at Festival HQ.
🚌 Eamonn Rooney Coaches for providing all our transport this weekend
🏨 thewhistledownhotel for hosting our festival close and helping us round off the weekend in such a warm and welcoming setting.
And then there’s our members ❤️
Thank you for providing raffle prizes and helping wherever you were needed, welcoming visitors with open arms and making sure that the Wee Binnian hand of hospitality was extended to everyone.
And finally, to everyone who came along and shared the weekend with us — thank you.
You brought the smiles, the laughter, the stories, and, of course, the craic. Some of you came with old friends, some made new ones, and many of you left with memories we hope will last a long time.
That’s what makes our festival special. It’s the people. ❤️
It was an absolute pleasure to have you with us, and we hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as we did.
Until next year …..save the date - 10-12 September 2027 - we’ll see you all again for another epic Wee Binnian weekend! In our 40th birthday 🎂 year.
Keep walking, keep smiling and keep the craic going. 🥾⛰️❤️
