(by John Duignan, July 2010)
The steady tapping of rain on canvas woke us on Saturday; we were in Dingle to climb The Needle, a sea stack off Dunshean Head.
Sat 21 Aug '10 - Introduction to Mountain Skills and Navigation
Having good map reading and navigation skills is a vital skill for any mountaineer, especially if you plan to venture somewhere like Scotland in Winter where you will be sorely (and coldly) exposed without these!
The day will be run by Liz Murray. Anyone interested should contact Dave Madden at
Sun 5 Sept '10 - Ballykeefe Meet
Enjoy the delights of sport climbing "Irish Style" (the odd bolt here and there) with a bit of trad as well at Ballykeefe Quarry, Kilkenny. See Declan's posting on the forum for further details.
There's work for everyone - cleaning, painting, gardening, woodwork and more. As per usual, workers will be fed, watered, and accommodated on the house. If yoa are planning to lend a hand, let Tony know at or text him at 086 8505301