Mountain Rescue Ireland

28/05/2026

Recently members of one of our Teams, Mayo Mountain Rescue, completed Swift Water Rescue Training.

All of our Teams complete regular training which is vital to ensure we are ready to respond to call-outs quickly and effectively.

27/04/2026

😀We had a great weekend at our National Hill Party Leader Course which was held at Larch Hill Scout Centre.

⛰️Team Members from around Ireland joined our faculty Team to share knowledge, experience and best practice. The weekend weather helped us change up our scenarios so instead of dealing with hypothermia, we treated our exercise casualty for hyperthermia.

Also, shout out to Nesta Storage who provide the facility to store our training equipment.

20/04/2026

⛰️Our Galway Mountain Rescue Team assisted at two call outs last week.

Thankfully both casualties were rescued.

More info👇

17/04/2026

Last weekend our members Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue were on hand to provide assistance to two casualties and ensure they were brought to safety.

08/04/2026

⛰️Recently we held our Annual Meeting in Castlerose Park Resort, Killarney. Hosted by Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. The weekend saw representatives from all Mountain Rescue Teams throughout Ireland come together to share knowledge and experience whilst enjoying the opportunity to network and socialise.

😀Derry Cullen from Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue was appointed as the new Chair. Colin Ferguson from North West Mountain Rescue Team - NWMRT and Diarmuid Sculley from Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue were re-elected to the positions of Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

⛑️Over the weekend the Members heard from various speakers who provided excellent knowledge on various topics. Kerry Mountain Rescue Team provided an overview of 60 years of the Team as they mark this milestone anniversary.

Members also had the opportunity to consider and discuss the future of Mountain Rescue looking ahead to the next ten years and they enjoyed a Team-building exercise which provided the opportunity to network and learn from each other.

Congratulations to everyone👏

25/10/2025

BE KIND!

Following yesterday callout update, given the amount of comments blocked by our Facebook filter and in light of some that remain, here’s some thoughts from us…

We share updates about our callouts to raise awareness of what we do and to promote mountain safety. We never ever post to criticise anyone — if a conversation is needed, it happens privately.

Most of us using our mountains do so responsibly, but even at that, every day’s a school day. Most involved have already reflected and learnt from their experience before we arrive on scene.

As such, behind every rescue is a person who’s often been through a tough time. Kindness and respect are at the heart of what we do, and we ask for the same here.

Negative or critical comments can stop people from seeking help when they need it most. Please think before posting — we all make mistakes, and we all deserve understanding.

So please — be kind, reflect before you react, and remember the humans behind every post — the rescued and the rescuers.

31/08/2025

The MRI Annual Report for 2024 is now available. It was a big year of Mountain Rescue, particularly with the tragic loss of Ocky Job from Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue.

12/08/2025

Every year, Mountain Rescue Ireland teams respond to hundreds of incidents, including 379 incidents in 2024. Over a third (38%) of these callouts were for lost or missing people, and another third (35%) were for minor injuries, often to the lower leg (34%) or other lower-body areas (11%). These kinds of injuries can leave you unable to walk out, no matter how close you think you are to safety.

Many incidents happen on the descent (66%), when walkers are more fatigued and less alert. Weather, poor visibility, underestimating the route, and not carrying the right equipment all contribute to avoidable emergencies.

Before heading for the hills, take a moment to consider the AdventureSmart Three Questions:

Do I have the right gear? Waterproof layers, sturdy footwear, map, compass, and a fully charged phone (with a power bank) are essentials (not luxuries).

Do I know what the weather will be like? Conditions can change quickly. Always check the mountain forecast and be ready to adapt your plans.

Do I have the skills and knowledge for the day? Choose a route suited to your experience (or the least experienced person in your group), and know how to navigate without relying solely on technology (mountain skills courses are excellent for developing these skills).

If you need it, call for help early, don’t wait until things get worse. Phone-find technology can often locate you quickly if you have signal, but rescues can take time (often hours), so be prepared to bed-down in the event of an emergency.

The hills can be challenging but hugely rewarding. Preparation, awareness, and respect for the mountains make all the difference between a great day out and a call to rescue teams.

21/07/2025

A big thank you to Derek and the team at Nesta Storage for storing our national Mountain Rescue Ireland equipment. ⛑️

Knowing that the gear is safe and sound, and accessible whenever we need it brings great operational benefits to our mountain rescue teams.

We highly recommend Nesta for all your storage needs! Please give their page a like 👍🏻

05/03/2025