Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

14/07/2026

Weather advisory and Callouts

As the current heatwave continues, KMRT would like to remind all walkers to prepare adequately for a day in the hills. We recommend bringing extra water compared to usual (at least 4-5L), a peaked or wide-brimmed hat where suitable and sunscreen. Streams are quite dry and refilling bottles on the hill is not an option in most places at the moment.
It is best to set out early and be down again before the heat builds in the middle of the day.
We would also advise walkers to consider changing plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling to another time when temperatures are more suitable.

CALLOUTS:
31st May: The team were tasked to the Beenkeeragh ridge to assist a walker who needed help navigating in cloud and high winds. They were walked to an awaiting vehicle.

19th June: The team were tasked to assist a walker who sustained head injuries after a fall near the summit of Corrán Tuathail. The casualty was treated at the scene and walked to an awaiting vehicle before being transferred to an ambulance. The team are grateful for the assistance from Coastguard helicopter Rescue 115.

4th July: The team were tasked to assist a rock climber who had fallen in the Gap of Dunloe and sustained lower leg injuries. The casualty was treated at the scene and transported to hospital by helicopter. Again, many thanks to Rescue 115 for their assistance.

July 12th: The team were tasked to the Devil's ladder area of Corrán Tuathail to assist a walker who was in difficulty due to exhaustion and dehydration. The team assisted the walker to an awaiting vehicle.

14/05/2026

Bóthar na Gíge 13/05

14/05/2026

Update: MRI Annual Meet and Callouts

Mountain Rescue Ireland Annual Meet:
In March, KMRT hosted members from all of the Mountain Rescue teams around Ireland at the Castlerosse hotel for a weekend of conversation, demonstrations, knowledge exchange and a general get-together. It was a packed schedule with great attendance at all events which ranged from demos of the latest in search and rescue tech to talks from some of Ireland's top adventure sportspeople. (Photo by Valerie O'Sullivan attached)

CALLOUTS:
14/03 While some of the team hosted the delegates at the MRI weekend, other members were tasked to a walker with a broken ankle in the Devil's ladder who was stretchered to an awaiting vehicle. (Photo attached)

22/04 The team were tasked to the Blue Pool in Killarney National Park to stretcher as casualty to an awaiting ambulance.

05/05 Team members were tasked to the Torc waterfall area to assist a walker with a broken ankle.

13/05 The team were tasked to the Bóthar na Gíge area near Corrán Tuathail (Zig zags) to a walked with a broken ankle. The casualty was strechered to an awaiting vehicle. (Photos attached)

11/05/2026

10/04/2026

🏔️ Don’t miss it… Simon Yates live at Siamsa Tíre this Saturday.

One of the world’s most renowned mountaineers, , takes to the stage to share incredible stories of survival, challenge and adventure from the world’s highest peaks.

This is a powerful, inspiring night out — and one not to miss.

📅 Saturday 11 April
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Siamsa Tíre, Tralee

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On the night, we’ll also be collecting donations in the lobby in support of the incredible work of — a cause close to the heart of the climbing community.

Come along, be inspired, and support a great cause.

Speakers from the Edge Kerry Mountain Rescue Team
Discover Kerry
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Siamsa Tíre is gratefully funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Kerry County Arts and supported by Orbitus