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Challenging conditions on both walks in the Blackstairs Sunday 21st October : strong wind and driving rain along the ridge. Conditions were improving by the time Ger took this photo…

Most enjoyable walk in balmy conditions led by Helen and Pauline; meanwhile Mick led an enthusiastic group in the Blackstairs on the I boot walk

  Today’s 1 boot route started at the Shay Elliott monument car park, headed to Cullentra, Braigue Mt and then across the Derrybawn Ridge with amazing views to Mullacor, Glendalough,…

              Sep. 15th. scrambling for all levels in the Comeraghs. Scrambling is about exploring ground while sometimes using hands to gain height or just…

              A group of 7 successfully completed the club based Mountain Skills Assessment last wk end in the Comeraghs. Conditions on Saturday were as…

    This week will be the last Wednesday evening club session at Rocklands for this season. Quite a few ‘visitors’ had the opportunity to ‘have a go’ at rockcliming…

      Despite lack of blue skies, the club day away to Knockadoon was a very worthwhile outing. Sea fog drifting in and out gave a more spooky atmosphere…

                          August Bank Holiday Monday(6th) is the date set for a climbing ‘day away’. The venue will most…

The Club’s traditional end of season walk saw a return to the Blackstairs and Barrow Valley with an overnight option in Graiguenamanagh. Conditions were ideal for the climb from Scullogue…