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June 2024
Midsummer trip
Possible Midsummer Island Trip to Tory. There is a regular ferry departing from Burtonport or Magheroarty (handier). If you wish to take a sea kayak out on the boat, better check with the ferry company
Find out more »August 2024
Aghill Beg Climb Weekend
This will be an exploratory visit to Achill Beg on the weekend of August 9th,10th,11th. The organiser is club member Paddy O'Brien. One climb was recorded, a 3 pitch E1 led by Tom Ryan in the 90's. The plan is to travel over to the island on Friday using a local with a rib and return on Sunday. On that weekend there will be some entertainment as there is a local music festival on the island between mid morning and…
Find out more »Glendalough Climbing
This is organised by Club treasurer George Beaumont. It will be on the Saturday and Sunday of August 10th & 11th with the possibilty of a meet up on the Friday en-route. There is climbing for everybody with a good mix of crags for all abilities. The best description of the variety of climbing is from this site : Glendalough - A Rock Climbing Guide for the first time visitor (hikeandclimb.ie) " Please let George know if you wish to join …
Find out more »Pyrenees Club Trip
Late August/early Sept. Pyrenees. There is a group of club members going to the Pyrenees in late August and early September, with base at Espot. If you are interested please contact Alan (alanwtees@gmail.com).
Find out more »October 2024
AGM of the Colmcille Climbers Club
The AGM for Club members will take place at 6pm on the 26th October at McGrorys Culdaff followed by a meal at 7.30. Please be prepared to pay the membership fees which will be agreed for the year 2024-2025. Climbing beforehand weather permitting.
Find out more »November 2024
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 »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 »March 2025
March Meet at Castle Gully Poisoned Glen
March 2nd. Old fashioned ‘Wet n Dirty’. Castle Gully Poisoned Glen. Slimefest 2025
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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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