News & Musings

Thursday 3+ at Blessington Lake

These are a Thursday Grade 3+ at Blessington lake. Just returning from a hike up the Mullaghcleevaun lead by Kevin O Loughlin on the day that Kevin announced that he was stepping aside as the Thursday Hike Coordinator after completing a three year stint. Well done Kevin.

Peak efficiency – An Irishman’s Diary on 50 years of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

Great article from John G O'Dwyer from the Irish Times on Monday   https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/peak-efficiency-an-irishm

Grade 4s in first snows of winter

Last week 24 Grade 4s braved the first snows of winter. Here's a photo of some of them.

Wicklow Way’s future at risk?

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The High Brow of Glencree – Peace and wild beauty

One of the best "little" walks you could take, writes Michael Guilfoyle https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/walks/a-walk-for-the-weekend-peace-and-wild-beauty-along-glencree-rim-1.2861390 Inspired by Michael's article in the Irish Times Magazine I did the