Mountaineering Ireland

24/08/2026

👣Give Your Membership a Greener Footprint

Did you know you can now access your membership digitally, making it easier than ever to keep close at hand?

Why choose digital membership:

📱 Always with you
Your membership details are right there on your phone, ready when you need them — so when you’re at the checkout claiming your membership discount on outdoor gear, there’s no more frantic phone call home: “Can you find my membership card? Try the drawer… no, the other drawer!”😅

♻️ A greener choice
Going digital means less paper and plastic— a small change that helps reduce waste.

⚡ Quick and convenient
Instant access to your membership details at your fingertips, wherever you are.

Ready to make the switch?

👀 Keep an eye on our socials — we’ll be sharing more posts soon showing you how to access your digital membership.

19/08/2026

❓Are you interested in learning how to pass on your skills and knowledge to others or are you working towards becoming an MTBI provider?

🫵 Our Train the Trainer Workshops are for you!

🗓️ Next Workshop Dates are:
24th & 25th November 2026 - Online
&
28th & 29th November 2026 - In person in Wicklow

For more information and a booking form see👀 our website https://www.mountaineering.ie/news/?id=579.

18/08/2026

🧗 Calling All Climbers: We'd Love Your Feedback!

We are inviting climbers across the island of Ireland to share their feedback on the draft Bolting Guidelines 2026.

These updated guidelines aim to support responsible sport climbing development while respecting the ethics and traditions of climbing that are so important to our community. Before they're finalised, we want to hear from you.

📖 On our website you'll find:
✅ The full draft guidelines
✅ A summary version
✅ The feedback form

📅 The consultation closes on Friday 28 August at 11pm, so don't miss your chance to have your say.

Please feel free to share this with fellow climbers who may be interested in contributing.

👉Visit our website to read the documents and submit your feedback: mountaineering.ie/news/?id=656

17/08/2026

📢 GALWAY – Have your say on outdoor recreation!

Galway County Council is developing a new County Outdoor Recreation Plan, and they want to hear from you.

If you live in Co. Galway OR regularly take part in outdoor activities in the county, this is your opportunity to share your views on outdoor recreation in Galway.

🥾Whether you’re a walker, hiker or climber or simply enjoy being active outdoors, your input is important.

👉 Swipe to the last slide to have your say and scan the QR code to take the survey.

📅 The survey is open for two weeks from today, until Monday 31 August.

Please share with anyone who lives in Galway or regularly enjoys the outdoors in the county.🌿

15/08/2026

🏔️ PARENTS — WANT TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT TAKING YOUR KIDS INTO THE HILLS?

🗺️ Join our Happy Hiking Hill Skills Day for Parents and learn the essentials of hill safety, map reading and navigation.

📅 Saturday 19th September | 10am–4pm
📍 Nire Valley Car Park
🥾 Approx. 8km
🎟️ €20pp + Eventbrite fee

Places are limited, so book your spot through Eventbrite.ie

14/08/2026

Next up in our Happy Hiking series: Power up! ⚡️

📱Using your phone for hiking apps like Hiiker, taking photos and posting updates on your adventures can drain your battery – especially in cold weather. ❄️

If something goes wrong and you need to call for help, a low battery on your phone will make your bad day worse.

Make sure to:
🔋 Pack a fully charged power bank
💧 Keep it dry
🔌 And don’t forget the right cable!

💡 Top tip: A power bank is only useful if it’s charged too 😉

🗺️ Doing a Mountain Skills 1 course is a great way to upskill for more mountain adventures:https://www.mountaineering.ie/content/MountainSkills/122

🎥 Watch all our Happy Hiking videos here:https://www.mountaineering.ie/content/HappyHikingVideos/261

13/08/2026

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Whether you’re working towards becoming a Mountain Leader, a Rock Climbing Instructor, or progressing to a higher qualification, our Women in Sport Funding Programme is here to support you.💪

Designed to help female members:
✨ Develop their skills
✨ Progress their qualifications
✨ Build confidence as outdoor leaders

📅 Applications are accepted year-round, with the next review deadline on 31 August 2026.

✍️Learn more about the funding programme, read the experiences of previous funding recipients and how to apply here: https://www.mountaineering.ie/content/WomenInSportFunding/239

12/08/2026

🌘Tonight, look up. This winter, look north.

It would appear that tonight’s essential eclipse-viewing kit includes a kitchen colander... but We’re already thinking about a slightly different kit list — crampons, ice axes and winter boots! 🥾🧊

After a beautiful summer, it's difficult to imagine cold and snow, but that's what we're hoping for at our 2027 Winter Meet in February ❄️

Find out all about our next winter meet during this free information session.
This is your chance to ask your questions and plan your winter adventure 🧗‍♀️🏔️

📅 October 22nd 2026
⏲️ 7pm
ℹ️ https://www.mountaineering.ie/news/?id=658

11/08/2026

🥾 20 years of Friday walks, friendship and a love of the outdoors!

Mid Tipp Hillwalkers recently marked a very special milestone – 20 years since their popular Friday Walks first began.

Almost 80 hillwalkers returned to Upperchurch, where the very first Friday Walk took place back in 2006, for a beautiful evening on the Hugh O’Donnell Loop, followed by food, chats and plenty of catching up with old friends. ⛰️

Started by a club member Carmel Needham as a way to head straight from work into the weekend, the Friday Walks have introduced hundreds of people to the outdoors over the years.

For many, those first gentle walks around Tipperary, Laois and Kilkenny were just the beginning – leading to club membership, new friendships and even adventures on mountains in Ireland and abroad. 🌍

It’s a wonderful example of what our walking clubs are all about: getting outdoors, discovering new places and enjoying the company of others along the way. 💚

Inspired to get hillwalking?
👉Find a club near you, join a walk and see where it might take you: https://www.mountaineering.ie/members/clubview/findclub/

11/08/2026

🥾 SneemWalking Club will be hosting a Walking Festival on the 18-20th September.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
👉Get yours by scanning the QR code or emailing [email protected]

From the 18th to 20th September the will be hosting Sneem Walking Festival.
Why not join us for a beautiful walk on one, or all days? There will be a choice of walks to suit all levels of experience including a sunset walk, hidden lakes and remote corries.
Spaces will be limited so book in by either scanning the QR code or by contacting [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you 😊