Mountaineering Ireland

06/06/2026

🥾 Curious about community walking, outdoor leadership & developing new skills?
Join us for the WWETB Lowland Leader Open Day & Guided Walk in Wexford!⛰️

This open event is designed for anyone interested in recreational walking, connecting with outdoor communities and learning more about the Lowland Leader qualification.

📅 Saturday, 27 June 2026
📍 Bunclody FET Centre, Co. Wexford
🕤 Information Session: 9:30am – 2:00pm
🚶 Guided Walk (booking required)
📍 Deerpark Car Park
🕦 11:30am start
⏱ Approx. 2.5 hours
🥾 Approx. 6km

Meet previous course participants now leading walks within their communities and hear how the Lowland Leader programme helped them get involved in outdoor leadership.

🤝Delivered by WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board in partnership with Get Ireland Walking, supported by

🔗Book your spot here:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lowland-leader-info-day-guided-walk-tickets-1988987262444

05/06/2026

Next up in our Happy Hiking series: Treat your feet! 👣⛰️
Your boots or shoes are your best friends on the hills, so choose them wisely.

A few things to look out for:
🥾 Good ankle support and a strong grip
🏃 Lighter footwear can be a great option for well-made trails
👣 Make sure they fit properly — can you wiggle your toes?
🧦 Don't forget your socks! Merino wool, liners, or your personal favourite — the goal is to stay dry and friction-free
🌧️ Gaiters can help keep mud, stones, and debris out of your boots

Happy feet = happy hiking!💚

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

05/06/2026

🌍 Free Mountain Environment Talks Tonight in Killarney!

On World Environment Day, join us for an evening of fascinating insights into the landscapes, ecology, and history of the Kerry mountains.⛰

Mountaineering Ireland members in the Killarney area are invited to attend the opening talks of this year's Mountain Environment Weekend free of charge.

🗻 "Desert Plains and Icy Peaks: The Story of the Kerry Mountains" – Ravit Yanay
Discover the geological forces that shaped Kerry's iconic mountain landscapes.

🌿 "The Kerry Uplands: Ecology, Land Use History, and Remnant Woodlands" – Patrick Gleeson
Explore the ecology, woodland heritage, and land-use history of the Kerry uplands.

📍 KCYS Building, Fairhill, Killarney
🗓 Tonight, 5 June
⏰ 7:00pm

These talks will set the scene for a weekend of hiking, discussion, and learning in one of Ireland's most remarkable mountain environments.💚

Members not attending the full weekend are welcome to join the talks free of charge. Please use public parking and arrive before 7pm.

👉 Learn more about the Mountain Environment Weekend and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mountain-environment-weekend-2026-tickets-1987992902286?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2026

📱🧭Demand has been incredible for our new Hiking with Your Phone course, with our Wicklow and Tipperary events now fully booked!

As part of our campaign, we're helping hikers build confidence in using the technology already in their pocket to navigate Ireland's mountains with greater safety, independence, and confidence.

There are still places available on our upcoming courses:
🏔️ Mayo/Galway – 28 June
🏔️ Kerry – 5 July
🏔️ Down – 16 August

Whether you're new to hiking or looking to improve your navigation skills, this course will help you make the most of your phone on the hills.

⏰Places are limited and the first courses sold out quickly, so don't leave it too late!
👉 Read more and book your place here: https://www.mountaineering.ie/news/?id=654

04/06/2026

⛰️Our Access & Environment Manager, Helen Lawless, was at Croagh Patrick on Tuesday with Croagh Patrick Path Manager, Matt McConway, and Rozanne Bell.

🙌 Matt and Rozanne have recently joined the Mountaineering Ireland team and will be working part-time on the Helping the Hills programme, developing a training programme to help people manage and maintain upland paths.

🤝 Along with representatives from Leave No Trace Ireland, they met with Mike McClure and a group from Landscapes NI. The visitors work in protected area management in Northern Ireland and included a visit to Croagh Patrick as part of a short study tour in the west.

👣 Croagh Patrick was busy this week, and it was clear that lots of feet on the mountain mean lots of maintenance is needed. Ongoing work includes removing loose stone from cross-drains, repairing damaged revetment walls, and sweeping the path clear of loose material.

👏 A huge thank you to Frank McMahon, Matt, and the dedicated team of Mountaineering Ireland volunteers who support path maintenance work.

📢 Here's how you can help:

🥾 If climbing Croagh Patrick, please stay within the path line so that habitat restoration on either side can succeed.
🙋‍♀️ We need more volunteers to help look after the Croagh Patrick path. If you'd like to get involved, email 📧 [email protected]

# CroaghPatrick

03/06/2026

✨Our next Mountain Leader Assessment is taking place this October/November.
📝For a booking form and further information, see our website 👉🏼
https://www.mountaineering.ie/news/?id=585.






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03/06/2026

⏰ Applications closing soon!

Providing Sustainable Access & Habitat Restoration on Croagh Patrick Job Vacancy: Part-Time Project Co-ordinator Closing Date: 6th June 2026 The newly built path on Croagh Patrick Donate to the Project Croagh Patrick must be protected for future generations Our mission is provide sustainable access....

02/06/2026

🧗 Fill up your boulder bucket… it’s Grassroots bouldering time! 💥

PopUpComp 2 is heading Boulder World Belfast Climbing Centre!

📍 Boulderworld Belfast
📅 Sunday 21st June

🙌 Entry is FREE via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990320759971?aff=oddtdtcreator
(Normal wall entry fees apply)

Places are limited, so we’d recommend booking early to avoid missing out 👀

👉 Sign up now and visit our website for more information on upcoming rounds: https://www.mountaineering.ie/content/GrassrootsSeries/289

01/06/2026

📱As part of our campaign, we're launching a brand-new course: Hiking with Your Phone!

🧭We are delighted to launch a new course designed to help you explore Ireland’s mountains with confidence, safety, and modern navigation skills. This course designed to give modern hikers the confidence to navigate Ireland’s mountains using the technology in their pocket.

📅We're running five events across the country, with our first course taking place in Wicklow on 14 June.

Ready to turn your phone into a mountain navigation tool? 👀

👉Read more and book your place here:https://www.mountaineering.ie/news/?id=654

30/05/2026

🧗 Fill up your boulder bucket… it’s Grassroots bouldering time! 💥

PopUpComp 2 is heading to Boulderworld Belfast!

📍 Boulderworld Belfast
📅 Sunday 21st June

🙌 Entry is FREE via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990320759971?aff=oddtdtcreator
(Normal wall entry fees apply)

Places are limited, so we’d recommend booking early to avoid missing out 👀

👉 Sign up now and visit our website for more information on upcoming rounds: https://www.mountaineering.ie/content/GrassrootsSeries/289