Devil’s Bit summer solstice walk for Neart Núr in Tipperary
The special early morning Summer Solstice walk takes place on Sunday, June 21 at 5:30am at the Devil's Bit in Barnane, Templemore.
For the second year in a row, a summer solstice walk of hope will take place up the Devil’s Bit outside of Templemore, this year in aid of the charity Neart Núr.
The Neart Núr Siúlóid Dóchais (Walk of Hope) raises money for Neart Núr, an Irish organization that provides play therapy, joy outings, and safe environments to help Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for medical treatment.
Siúloid Dóchais are taking place across Ireland on the longest day of the year, where at first light people are invited to join in solidarity with people across the world to support the people of Palestine by climbing their nearest hill or mountain and raising a Palestinian flag, scarf, banner, or other symbol of solidarity.
2026 marks the second year of Siúlóid Dóchais, and Neart Núr has been selected as this year’s recipient, and every euro raised will go directly to supporting the cause.
In Tipperary, the special early morning Summer Solstice walk takes place on Sunday, June 21 at 5:30am at the Devil's Bit in Barnane, Templemore.
Claire Liddy, CEO of Neart Núr says: “every child deserves a childhood and time to simply be a child. Our Play Hubs and Joy Outings are more than just activities; they’re safe and structured environments where children can heal.
"Play therapy is not a luxury but an urgent intervention for children experiencing trauma.”
Neart Núr aims to raise enough funds to provide the best possible summer camp for medically evacuated Palestinians in Amman and Jordan this summer.
The charity provides “culturally sensitive, trauma-informed play therapy and psychosocial support to displaced and medical evacuees, children and their caregivers”.
"We create safe spaces for healing, empower individuals and communities through participatory programs, and nurture the inner strength that guides recovery”.
In 2025, Neart Núr engaged with over 175 evacuated families from Gaza over the course of 13 days in Amman, where their team worked with children suffering from cancer, terminal illnesses, or severe trauma. More information can be found via their website.