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November 2024
Lynam Lecture by Dermot Somers
Image from MI. The Mountaineering Ireland Lynam Award is given annually and this year it went to Dermot Somers. Mountaineering Ireland note that "Dermot Somers is a mountaineer, former broadcaster, and award-winning writer. An accomplished climber, Dermot was the first Irish person to climb the six classic Alpine north faces. He also participated in expeditions to the greater ranges and was a member of the successful 1993 Irish Everest expedition. He has written a number of books, in Irish and…
Find out more »1955 route on Binnastooka, Dunaff Head.
Sunday November 17th. 1955 route on Binnastooka, Dunaff Head. (3 pitch diff). Trainers might be better than rock shoes. Meet at Market House Clonmany for 11am start.
Find out more »Showcase of some old school Climbing Photos
Friday 22nd November 7pm Showcase of some old school Climbing Photos. Invite from Belfast Climbing Club. Venue is Ballnafeigh Community Development Centre, 283 Ormeau Rd ,BT7 3GG.
Find out more »December 2024
Annual Wassail Abseil
Saturday December 7th Wassail Abseil , (probably Eagle Mountain Mournes). The base is Henry’s cottage Attical, courtesy of Belfast Climbing Club. Vans can be accommodated nearby. Let PJ Feeney know if you wish to attend.
Find out more »January 2025
Errigal on New Years Day
Wednesday Jan 1st. If you are not doing a new year’s day swim, join the hordes on Errigal. Snow will be provided, possibly.
Find out more »January Connemara Winter Meet
Weekend 17th -19th Jan. Connemara winter hiking/scrambling. Venue might be Lenane this year….
Find out more »February 2025
MI winter meet Onich
February 8th Beginning of MI winter meet Onich. Sign up, or club members often do their own thing.
Find out more »March 2025
March Meet at Castle Gully Poisoned Glen
March 2nd. Old fashioned ‘Wet n Dirty’. Castle Gully Poisoned Glen. Slimefest 2025
Find out more »April 2025
Glencolmcille recce weekend
April 12th 13th. Glencolmcille recce weekend for the Climbfest. Plans to clean and climb Roaring Forties on Sail Rock.
Find out more »May 2025
Malinbeg Climbfest 2025
May 2nd to 5th. Climbfest 2025 in Malinbeg Colmcille Climbers are holding this event at Malinbeg, Co. Donegal, in 2025. As usual it is on the Mayday spring bank holiday, 2nd–5th May. Camping is at the usual site by Malinbeg harbour, within a couple of minutes walk from the crags, there is a large car park for vanners at Silver Strand, and there are also hostels at Malinbeg, Malinmore and Glencolmcille. Aras Ghleann Colm Cille is open and available and…
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