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ANNUAL REVIEW
2018
Working for
and representing
hillwalkers and
climbers
www.mountaineering.ie
Staff (as of December 2018) Access and Conservation
Irish Sport HQ, Committee Members 2018
Helen Donoghue (Chairperson from 25/03/2018)
National Sports Campus, Dublin 15 Jack Bergin
Murrough McDonagh, Chief Executive Officer Michael Maunsell
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1115 Vincent Mc Alinden
murrough@mountaineering.ie Máire Ní Mhurchú (resigned 25/04/2018)
Siobhan Quinn, Administration Officer Orla Prendergast
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1115 Helen Lawless, Secretary
info@mountaineering.ie
Ruth Whelan, Membership Development Officer
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1196
Climbing Committee Members 2018
Simon Walsh, Chairperson
ruth@mountaineering.ie
Ricky Bell
Helen Lawless, Hillwalking, Access & Conservation Officer Angela Carlin
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1115 John Harrison
helen@mountaineering.ie John Healy
Jane Carney, Training Officer Clare Sheridan
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1112 Peter Wood
jane@mountaineering.ie Damien O Sullivan, Secretary
Damien O Sullivan, Climbing Officer
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1117
damien@mountaineering.ie
Mountain Training Board Ireland
Kevin Kilroy, Youth Development Officer for Northern Ireland Members 2018
Telephone 0044 (0) 28 4372 5354 Dawson Stelfox, Chairperson
kevin@mountaineering.ie Kevin O’Callaghan, Vice Chairperson
Natasza Berlowska, Get Climbing Project Co-ordinator David Batt
Telephone 00 353 (0)87 7555908 Stephen Creber
natasza@mountaineering.ie Maeliosa De Buitlear
Colin Gibbon
Mark Tallon, Accounts Officer
Lorcan McDonnell
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1115
Joe McKnight
accounts@mountaineering.ie
Alan Mordaunt
Jason King, Programme Manager (Get Ireland Walking) Kate Thompson
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1109 Kieran O’Hara (Technical Advisor/Observer)
jason@getirelandwalking.ie John Cousins (Observer)
Emer O’Leary, Project Coordinator – Jane Carney, Secretary
Men’s Shed Project (Get Ireland Walking) Laura Griffin, Administration Support
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1109
emer@getirelandwalking.ie
Sarah Rossiter, Administration Officer (Get Ireland Walking)
Hillwalking Working Group
Telephone 00 353 (0)1 625 1109
sarah@getirelandwalking.ie
(April – November 2018)
Gráinne McLaughlin, Chairperson
Trish Kane, Vice Chairperson
Mountaineering Ireland Board and Paul Cherry
Aine McGirl
Sub Committees Russell Mills
Declan Murphy
Christian Schaffalitzky
Mountaineering Ireland Board 2018 William Smith
Paul Kellagher, President Margaret Tees
Paul Barron, Chairperson Helen Lawless, Hillwalking Access & Conservation Officer
Imelda Buckley (appointed 24/03/2018) Ruth Whelan, Membership Development Officer
Helen Donoghue (appointed 24/03/2018)
Nicky Hore, Honorary Treasurer (resigned 24/03/2018)
Francis Hackett (resigned 24/03/2018)
Trish Kane (appointed 24/03/2018)
Ursula MacPherson (resigned 24/03/2018)
Colette Mahon (appointed 24/03/2018)
Michael Maunsell
Gráinne McLaughlin (appointed 24/03/2018)
Ross Millar (resigned 24/03/2018)
Clare O’Connor
Patrick O’Sullivan (resigned 24/03/2018)
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Dawson Stelfox
Registered Office: Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus,
Geoff Thomas (appointed 24/03/2018)
Shay Walsh (resigned 24/03/2018) Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland.
Simon Walsh
Contents CEO’s Address 2 President’s Address 3 Hillwalking, Access and Protecting the Mountain Environment 4 Climbing 8 Training and Skills 10 Youth Development Programme Northern Ireland and Get Climbing 12 Membership Development and Support 14 Get Ireland Walking 16 External Representation and List of Affiliated Clubs 17
Mountaineering Ireland
Annual Review 2018
Mountaineering Ireland saw many positive developments during 2018, all aimed
at supporting and increasing capacity for our core membership of hillwalkers and
climbers. As we continue to expand our reach, we also ensured that our governance
and best practice, supported by the Board, continued to be advanced in areas
concerning the Governance Code, financial management processes and delivering all
aspects of our legal requirements on child protection and safeguarding.
2018 presented many challenges and support staff plus the club coaches
regarding meeting all Mountaineering and parents driving this sport forward
Ireland’s objectives within the framework at grass-roots level. Combined with the
of the resources available, primarily excellent facilities used in partnership
human and financial. Notwithstanding with the commercial walls, we are
these challenges, we provided a full clearly seeing the benefits of this highly
range of services to our membership and dedicated group of people. I would
increased capacity in some programmes. like to pay a special tribute to Terry
O’Connor, Mountaineering Ireland
2018 saw a slight movement on staff, in Head Coach since 2014, who stepped
April, Grainne O’Brien moved on from down from this role in late 2018. Terry
the Get Climbing initiative to spend provided many years of excellent service
more time with her young family. In to Mountaineering Ireland in a coaching
late December, both Emer O’Leary capacity long before becoming Head
and Sarah Rossiter moved on from Get Coach and he will no doubt continue to
Ireland Walking into full-time roles within
“ 2many
support us. I wish Terry all the very best
018 presented the HSE and Department of Justice
respectively. I wish all three the very best
in the future.
challenges in their future careers and would like to
thank them for their contribution during
We also saw a number of Board
members step down at the AGM, all
regarding meeting their time with us. Damien O Sullivan
moved from the Talent Development
of whom I had built a strong personal
relationship with. I would like to express
all our objectives Officer role into a new position of
Climbing Officer, Laura Griffin joined the
my sincere gratitude to each of them, for
their support, time and guidance since
within the framework team as the new Training Administration
Officer, Natasza Berlowska joined Get
I joined the organisation; Nicky Hore,
Ursula MacPherson, Francis Hackett, Ross
of the resources Climbing as the Project Co-ordinator and Millar, Shay Walsh and Patrick O’Sullivan.
Gerry O’Gorman came on board as our
available, primarily new volunteer National Children’s Officer. Our new Strategic Plan was launched by
the Board in mid-year, which provides
human and financial. We saw some notable advances
during 2018: the establishment of
a roadmap for the organisation to
follow until 2021. Throughout 2018, we
Notwithstanding these the Hillwalking Working Group; the
formation of the Finance, Audit & Risk
continued to build strong relationships
with our core funders and partners in
challenges, we provided Committee and our affiliation to the
Olympic Federation of Ireland. A major
Sport Ireland, Department of Health,
Healthy Ireland and Sport NI. These
a full range of services project which became operational
in January was the establishment of
funding streams are channelled towards
achieving our strategic goals and to
to our membership and the Mountain Training Board Ireland
(MTBI). This saw the fruits of many
developing improved collaborations with
our partners to ensure we meet our
increased capacity in years work, since March 2014 right up
to the start of 2018 to merge Mountain
objectives.
some programmes.
” Training NI (MTNI) and BOS to a single In summary, I would like to acknowledge
Training Board representing the island my heartfelt gratitude to all our
of Ireland. As a new Training Board, volunteers who are at the heartbeat of
MTBI has had a successful transitional all things we achieve, to our dedicated
year and I wish the committee members and professional staff team, to our
continued success in the future. All these tremendous sub-committees and Board
projects commenced during the year are of Directors, who all combined to deliver
extremely significant. an effort far greater than the sum of its
parts. It’s a pleasure to serve you and
I was pleased to see some great thank you for all the support.
achievements from our athletes at
Mountaineering Ireland gratefully domestic and national level representing
acknowledges the funding it receives from Ireland. Much credit must go to the Murrough McDonagh
Sport Ireland, its Women in Sport programme sport climbing squads, their coaches Chief Executive Officer
and Dormant Accounts Funding,
Sport Northern Ireland and Healthy Ireland
for the Get Ireland Walking programme.
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President’s
Address
Our mountains are places that we all love and cherish. As the national representative
body for hillwalkers and climbers, 2018 has seen Mountaineering Ireland produce our
new Strategic Plan 2018-2021. This plan followed a period of consultation around the
country in face-to-face meetings and through online feedback from our members. This
plan sets out our Purpose, Vision, Values and five Strategic pillars for the years ahead.
During our consultation many of our I wish to express our sincere thanks
members emphasised the importance of to Sport Ireland and Sport NI for their
continued access to Ireland’s mountains. continued financial support for our work.
Without this access, hillwalking and
climbing become impossible. Continued The past year also seen the formation of
free access to our mountains is at the a Hillwalking Working Group following
heart of what we do. 2018 has brought a motion to our AGM by a member
further challenges to the landscapes we club. This group has now concluded its
enjoy. Whilst the recent issues with the work and its recommendation to the
planned sale of Luggala Estate brings Mountaineering Ireland Board to form a
the fragility of access into sharp focus, Hillwalking Committee is now underway.
there are a myriad of other challenges Behind the Scenes Murrough McDonagh
across the country. Helen Lawless, our our Chief Executive Officer, Siobhan
Hillwalking, Access and Conservation Quinn (Administration Officer), Ruth
Officer continues to work closely with Whelan (Membership Development
local clubs and communities, councils, Officer), Laura Griffin (Training
central government and other key Administrator Officer), Kevin Kilroy
stakeholders. But access also comes (Youth Development Officer NI), Natasza
with responsibility. Increasing footfall on Berlowska in Get Climbing and Jason
Ireland’s mountains, trampling and path
“ IIreland’s
King, Emer O’Leary and Sarah Rossiter
erosion are ever more evident. It is a (Get Ireland Walking Team), continue ncreasing footfall on
challenge that will not go away and one to provide services on a daily basis to
that will require a coordinated response. our members and organise important mountains,
There are however some positive events such as our Spring and Autumn
examples of this being addressed with Gatherings to name but a few. I would trampling and path
progress at Errigal and successful pilot like to thank all the staff team for their
work on Croagh Patrick. continued dedication. erosion are ever more
2018 also saw the successful first full
year of operation for the new Mountain
I also feel it’s extremely important evident. It is a challenge
to acknowledge that, behind the
Training Board Ireland. This is the fruition
of several years of work and commitment
scenes of all the work Mountaineering that will not go away
Ireland achieves, much of our work is
by Jane Carney, our Training Officer. The
new structures will allow the sharing
supported by a small army of volunteers. and one that will
These volunteers make up the Board
of knowledge and experience across
the island of Ireland to the benefit of
of Mountaineering Ireland, our sub- require a coordinated
”
committees: Access and Conservation;
candidates on our training schemes. We
are fortunate to have a training board
Mountain Training Board Ireland; response.
Finance, Audit and Risk; Climbing
operating as part of Mountaineering Committee and the Hillwalking Working
Ireland. The other training boards Group. At a club level the often-unsung
in England, Wales and Scotland, heroes of club Secretaries, Chairpersons
although operating in close cooperation and walk leaders provide so much to our
with our counterparts the BMC and everyday experience as mountaineers
Mountaineering Scotland operate as and deserve our thanks.
separate entities.
I look forward to meeting many of you
Staff member Damien O Sullivan has on the hills in the year ahead.
now transitioned roles from Talent to
Climbing Development. The rapidly
growing popularity of this aspect of our Paul Kellagher
sport is evidenced through attendance at President
three very popular climbing gatherings,
Climbfest, the Fair Head and Burren
Meets. The increasing number of
climbing walls and climbers using
the now excellent facilities presents
opportunities for engaging a whole new
generation of participants.
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Hillwalking, Access and Protecting
the Mountain Environment
Mountaineering Ireland’s work on access and the mountain Improving Access
environment focuses on two strategic objectives: Mountaineering Ireland actively works
to improve and secure reasonable access
• To strive for improved and assured access for responsible for responsible hillwalkers and climbers.
hillwalkers and climbers. Mountaineering Ireland acknowledges
and appreciates that in the majority
• To be a voice for the protection of mountain landscapes.
of hill and coastal locations public
Many Mountaineering Ireland members contribute to our work towards enjoyment of privately-owned land is
these objectives; through our Access & Conservation Committee, as available, mainly due to the goodwill
and tolerance of the landowners rather
Club Environmental Officers, as Mountaineering Ireland representatives than access being based on any formal
on other organisations and through personal action to protect arrangement. Increasing participation in
access and the mountain environment. This collective effort is vital if outdoor recreation activities, whilst on
Mountaineering Ireland is to deliver on its strategic goals. many levels a very positive development,
is exerting greater pressure on this
The access and conservation work of Mountaineering Ireland largely unmanaged situation. Examples
volunteers is supported by our staff, including a full-time Hillwalking, include gateways blocked by parked cars,
Access & Conservation Officer. reduced privacy for local residents, and
the visible impact of increased footfall on
The mountain, crag or coastal environment and access to these our fragile upland environment.
places are fundamental to continued hillwalking
and climbing, and to the quality of the Mountain Access Project
experiences we enjoy. Although access in Ireland is within the
remit of Comhairle na Tuaithe, a 2016
review of Comhairle identified a lack
of coordination in the wider outdoor
recreation sector. Proposals from
Minister Michael Ring TD for a new
National Countryside Recreation Council
to replace Comhairle na Tuaithe were
presented in May 2018, however there
has been no further progress since.
Comhairle na Tuaithe’s pilot Mountain
Access Project, first proposed in
2009, includes measures to manage
recreational activity, so as to alleviate
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inconvenience for landowners and local
residents, while at the same time giving
certainty of access for recreational users
in upland areas. Based on a voluntary
agreement with landowners in a defined
area, the project is being trialled in two
areas, Binn Shléibhe near Clonbur, Co.
Galway and the MacGillycuddy Reeks
in Co. Kerry. In 2018 Mountaineering
Ireland stepped up its pressure on the
Department of Rural and Community
Development to advance this project, in
particular to complete a long-promised
indemnity arrangement for landowners
in Mountain Access Areas.
A study visit to the MacGillycuddy
Reeks in August, and a meeting with
representatives of the Reeks Forum,
confirmed that this model of agreed
access can work, but that it requires
sustained resources for path repair While clearly purchase by the State In September 2018, Mountaineering
work and other activities. In October cannot be the solution to every situation Ireland made a second written
Mountaineering Ireland’s Autumn where access is under threat, Luggala is submission highlighting the value and
Gathering in Clonbur opened with at the heart of the Wicklow Mountains potential of the proposed Outdoor
a panel discussion on the role that and surrounded on three sides by Recreation Bill.
outdoor recreation can play in the future Wicklow Mountains National Park. In
sustainability of rural areas. Local TDs, November Minister Madigan met with Early in 2018 Mountaineering Ireland, in
Minister Seán Kyne and Éamon Ó Cuiv Mountaineering Ireland and other cooperation with the Ulster Federation
participated in a lively discussion chaired organisations concerned about the of Rambling Clubs, facilitated a series of
by journalist Lorna Siggins and attended future of Luggala, and confirmed that meetings with local hillwalking clubs that
by approximately 100 people. There was her Department was in active discussions are regularly active in the Sperrins. This
agreement amongst the panellists that about the possible purchase of the engagement culminated in a Walking in
clearer access arrangements can be good mountain lands at Luggala as part of the Sperrins event in May where club
for rural areas, but that landowners must Wicklow Mountains National Park. representatives made presentations to
be indemnified. officers from local councils and relevant
agencies, highlighting the positives and
Northern Ireland opportunities for Walking in the Sperrins
Luggala Estate and emphasising the need for an active
A 2017 review of Northern Ireland’s
Early in July the erection of ‘Private existing access legislation prompted management plan for the Sperrins Area
Property’ signage at Luggala Estate in fresh thinking on the type of legislative of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Co. Wicklow brought the vulnerability framework required to support the
of recreational access in Ireland into Recreational access in Ireland, north
continued development of Northern and south, is an evolving situation
public focus. Awareness spread that the Ireland’s outdoor recreation sector. In
proposed sale of this iconic property and Mountaineering Ireland is an
response to the review, Mountaineering active player in discussions at national
could result in a change to the long Ireland contributed to a proposal from
tradition of public access on the estate’s level. We are strengthened in these
the National Outdoor Recreation Forum discussions by knowledge of local issues
mountain lands. Mountaineering Ireland for the development of an Outdoor
initiated a campaign urging the Minister and by solutions being found at local
Recreation Bill for Northern Ireland. level. Local and national action must
for Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht,
Josepha Madigan TD to purchase the The proposal was based on providing continue to support each other as we
mountain lands of Luggala Estate (which quality outdoor recreation opportunities actively consider options for managing
include the mountains of Luggala and for this and future generations, in a way recreational activity and securing access
Knocnacloghoge, the cliffs at Luggala and that achieves a balance between the for the decades ahead.
the popular route from the Pier Gates common good, the rights of landowners
down to Lough Dan). and protection of the natural environment.
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Mountain Environment Croagh Patrick - Over the last year, the
Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group,
During 2018 Mountaineering Ireland which Mountaineering Ireland is also a
continued to work towards its vision that member of, progressed its work towards
Ireland’s mountain landscapes will be repair and long-term management of
valued and protected as environmental, the Pilgrim Route on Croagh Patrick. Trial
cultural and recreational assets. path work was carried out in October to
establish if the methodology proposed
for the repaired path would work using
Helping the Hills the small blocks of stone found on the
With increasing footfall on Ireland’s mountain. With the trial work evaluated
mountains, trampling and path erosion and deemed to be successful, the next
are ever more evident. This is a concern steps for the Croagh Patrick project
for Mountaineering Ireland members, are to complete an ecological report,
both in terms of damage to the mountain obtain planning approval through a Part
environment and in how erosion detracts 8 procedure in partnership with Mayo
from the quality of our recreation County Council, secure funding and then
experiences. proceed to implementation.
Mountaineering Ireland started the
Helping the Hills initiative in 2012 to Upland management
raise awareness of upland path erosion Ireland’s mountains inspire, shape
and to highlight the need for skills and and enrich the recreation experiences
investment in this area. The Helping the enjoyed by hillwalkers and climbers.
Hills Guiding Principles, agreed in 2014, Ireland has a limited amount of mountain
set out a consistent, quality approach land and the quality and special character Through written submissions, and
to addressing upland path erosion (see of these places is being altered all the engagement with other organisations
www.helpingthehills.ie). Mountaineering time by changes in land use, including that share a concern for upland areas,
Ireland’s work in this area continued changes associated with recreation Mountaineering Ireland seeks policy
throughout 2018, mainly through activity. Mountaineering Ireland’s vision measures focused on protecting upland
involvement in projects at local level. for the future of Ireland’s mountains, landscapes, maintaining communities and
ASCENT Project - For the last four years, agreed by members in March 2017, is rewarding sustainable farming practices.
Donegal County Council has led the EU- that Ireland’s mountain landscapes
will be valued and protected as A number of Mountaineering Ireland
funded ASCENT Project, which involves delegates participated in an Irish
partners from five countries (including environmental, cultural and recreational
resources. Uplands Forum conference in Mayo in
Northern Ireland) working together to October, on the theme of innovation and
address the management of increased Ireland’s mountains benefit all of society partnership in the uplands. The event
visitor numbers on fragile natural by providing beautiful scenery, fresh focused on the potential of European
environments. Mountaineering is part of water, carbon storage and space for Innovation Partnerships or EIPs (new
the Errigal Stakeholders Group which in biodiversity, as well as opportunities agri-environmental schemes to benefit
2018 worked with the ASCENT team in for passive and active recreation. habitats and species in specific upland
Donegal County Council to procure and Delivery of these benefits is a matter areas), the networking of locally-based
agree detailed specifications for habitat of delicate balance - farming practices, groups under the umbrella of the
restoration and a sustainable path from land use choices, recreational use - newly established Uplands Partnership
the car park to the summit of Errigal. all have consequences for mountain Management Board, and the value to
Slieve Gullion and Slieve Donard are also environments. society of upland ecosystem services.
ASCENT sites, through Newry, Mourne The Uplands Partnership Management
& Down District Council. Input was Board, which is supported by the Heritage
provided in November to path work Council and on which Mountaineering
proposed for Slieve Donard. Ireland has a seat, provided funding in
2018 for study visits by upland partnership
groups to other upland areas. Of the
13 trips completed, most focused on
the management of recreation and also
learning about the EIP model.
Visitor Safety
Mountaineering Ireland is a member
of the Visitor Safety in the Countryside
Group a UK and Ireland-wide network
bringing together organisations with
a role in visitor risk management. The
VCSG guiding principles, which have
been endorsed by a number of State
agencies in Ireland, provide excellent
guidance on how to create safe access to
the countryside in ways that do not spoil
the landscape and heritage, or lessen
the visitor’s sense of exploration and
adventure.
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Empowering
Members
Respect for the wonderful, but fragile Environmental awareness
environment enjoyed by hillwalkers and
climbers, and being a positive voice for Mountaineering Ireland hosted a
its protection, is one of Mountaineering weekend celebration of Ireland’s
Ireland’s core values. Mountaineering mountain environment on Achill Island in
Ireland actively promotes responsible May. The event, which was delivered in
recreation through social media, articles in conjunction with GMIT Mayo, included
the Irish Mountain Log, presentations to two beautiful days of exploration and
clubs and environmental awareness events. learning on Croaghaun and Slievemore as
well as indoor talks.
Mountaineering Ireland’s undertook a
Mountaineering Ireland also held
Representatives on other bodies
range of activities in 2018 to help expand
the community of people passionate environmental walks in the Galtees and Through combining local knowledge
about Ireland’s mountain, crag and in Clonbur area during Mountaineering with the strength of a national body,
coastal environment, and to empower Ireland Gatherings, and a Love Your Mountaineering Ireland aims to
more members to take action to protect Landscape geodiversity walk in the positively influence the development
these special places. Mournes. and management of areas that
matter to our members. This is
achieved through the volunteers that
Club Environmental Officers Think Tank represent Mountaineering Ireland on
Mountaineering Ireland actively In December Mountaineering Ireland’s a variety of groups around the island.
urges all affiliated clubs to appoint an Access and Conservation Committee Mountaineering Ireland thanks these
Environmental Officer who can help to held a one-day Think Tank to consider representatives, and all who are sharing
raise environmental awareness within Mountaineering Ireland’s position and enthusiasm for, and working to protect,
the club and act as a point of contact action plan in relation to access, outdoor Ireland’s mountains and
for Mountaineering Ireland. In turn recreation policy and the future of upland areas.
Mountaineering Ireland provides email Ireland’s mountains. The attendance
updates, advice and training workshops. of 17 people included members from
If your club is not receiving this 12 different counties, many of whom
information, please get in touch. represent Mountaineering Ireland
on other organisations, or who have
different backgrounds in our sport.
Arising from this event a Mountaineering
FIND OUT MORE
Ireland Access & Conservation Network Further information is available
is to be established.
on www.mountaineering.ie,
in the Irish Mountain Log and
on Facebook.
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Climbing
Mountaineering Ireland’s new strategic plan aims to develop climbing by:
“ Tweather
he exceptional summer
allowed
strengthening climbing clubs, promoting adventure, personal responsibility and
respect for the environment, supporting indoor climbing, developing competition
climbing, encouraging youth participation and providing more inclusive participation
opportunities.
climbers to get out The transition of job roles from Talent Development Officer to Climbing Officer for staff
on rock far more member, Damien O’Sullivan will allow Mountaineering Ireland to have a broader reach
in the climbing community and an increase in activities in areas not related to talent
frequently than other development.
years. That fine weather Climbing Participation Youth Development
The exceptional summer weather The Climbing Development Squad
also encouraged climbers allowed climbers to get out on rock far provides young climbers with
more frequently than other years. That opportunity to improve their climbing
onto more committing fine weather also encouraged climbers skills and performance in a structured
onto more committing faces with several and supportive environment under the
faces with several new new routes being established in remote guidance of a climbing coach. The squad
locations. meets six times per year, with three
routes being established sessions in the spring and three in the
The three Climbing Meets: Climbfest;
”
autumn.
in remote locations. Fair Head and the Burren meet attracted
good numbers of climbers from home
and abroad. Each Meet has its own Climbing Competitions
flavour and serves to attract a slightly The Youth Climbing Series took in three
different group of climbers but share the rounds, beginning in Awesome Walls
essential element of climbing being a Dublin on the 20th of January, then
social activity. moving to Awesome Walls Cork on the
Spearheaded by Mike McClure of Sport 10th of February, before taking in a third
Northern Ireland, the development of round at the Dublin Climbing Centre
Altnadue Quarry provides an excellent on the 10th of March. Following the
example of a user-friendly sport climbing three rounds in Ireland the top three
venue. The quarry proved to be extremely competitors in each of the categories
popular with climbers with a recorded qualified to compete in the Grand Final.
11,730 visits since its opening in May. This competition took place at the
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena
Indoor climbing continues to grow in in Scotland on the 28th of April. The
popularity and provision. Mountaineering highlight of this competition in terms
Ireland recognises the importance of of results was found in the Male Youth
indoor climbing walls and is assisting D category with Sean Henchion, Daire
with coach education, and route-setting Oglesby and Matthew Murray taking 1st,
training. 3rd and 5th respectively.
8The Irish Bouldering Championship took Olympic Recognition
place at the Gravity Climbing Centre on
the 3rd and 4th of February. Climbers in Because of climbing’s inclusion in
Youth A, Youth B and Youth C competed the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
on Saturday, with all competitors Mountaineering Ireland has become a
completing a qualifying round of eight member of the Olympic Federation of
boulder problems. The top five climbers Ireland. At the Olympic Federation of
in each category progressed to a final Ireland’s AGM in June.
round of four problems. The standard
of performance of the young climbers Youth Climbing Team
across all categories continues to develop
and impress. The senior climbers took Under the guidance of Terry O’Connor,
their turn on the Sunday with strong the Youth Climbing Team prepared to
fields in both the male and female compete in rounds of the European
categories. The senior climbers competed Youth Cup in bouldering in Portugal,
over three rounds; a qualification round, the Netherlands and Bulgaria. The team
a semi-final and a final round. Again, also competed in the European Youth
the standard of performances was Championship in bouldering in Belgium.
impressive, particularly in the final round The most notable performance for the
when the very best climbers were pitted team came early in the season when
against some daunting boulder problems. Michael O’Neil qualified into the final at
the Portuguese round of the European
The Irish Lead Climbing Championship Youth Cup.
took place at Awesome Walls Dublin
on the 20th and 21st of October. The Terry O’Connor decided to step down
youth climbers competed on Saturday. from the role of Youth Climbing
All competitors attempted two qualifying Team Coach at the end of the 2018
routes, with the top six moving to a more competition season. Terry’s coaching
challenging semi-final route, and then experience and knowledge helped the
the top three competing for the podium members of the Youth Climbing Team
positions on a final route. The following increase their personal performances
day the senior climbers took their beyond what many of them would have
turn following the same format as the thought possible. Rob Hunter has taken
youth climbers. Despite a low number on the role and will work with the Youth
of entries in the senior categories the Climbing Team for the foreseeable
standard of climbing was very impressive. future.
UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup
Eimir McSwiggan competed at the UIAA
Ice Climbing World Cup finishing in 7th
place in the overall World rankings, her
best results being placed 5th at both the
Korean and Italian rounds and stepping
onto the podium in 3rd place at the
Chinese round.
9Training
and Skills
Mountaineering Ireland’s strategic skills workshops; club training officer Mid-year the regional meetings extended
objective is to promote mountain workshops and regional meetings; to encompass all club officers and
training and skills development. mentoring opportunities and award were duly supported by staff officers of
scheme provision. MTBI are in a unique membership development, access and
• To realise the potential of the new position providing and developing both conservation and mountain training.
Mountain Training Board Ireland formal and informal training and by These joint events for members and staff,
(MTBI) consulting with stakeholders to review created invaluable opportunities for face
• To promote a range of courses, awards current provision and determine the to face communication and collective
and training pathways and to support way forward. We promote self-reliance, information sharing.
informal training to meet the needs of inspire participation and adventure
hillwalkers and climbers through skills development, thus Skills Series & Training Resources
facilitating enjoyment and safety.
• To support our training providers in Online resources increased, as did
ensuring training awards and courses member engagement with the; skills
offered are of the highest standard Training for Clubs videos, presentations, library and
• To be a reliable source of advice and Regional Training Officer meetings and training literature. They can be found
information in relation to safety and workshops, targeted in-club training on mountaineering.ie in the training
good practice in mountaineering by bringing clubs together to share downloads section and are of beneficial
ideas, inspire training and promote to; clubs, individuals, candidates and
development within clubs. Thank you to providers.
Mountain Training Board Ireland the numerous volunteers involved.
MTBI is fully operational and has Training grant funding doubled in 2018. Training Providers
completed its first year successfully. With This prompted more applications, lead to
the launch of the new Mountaineering An increase in training providers
more training provision and an improved covering the island of Ireland, has
Ireland Strategic Plan for 2018-2021 in training ethos within clubs. It also helped
June, enthusiasm remains high, despite the increased provision and diversity of
to allay some of the fears associated with courses. Providers have been updated
huge amount of work to be carried out. formal or informal training and assessment. and inducted in the revised climbing
In 2018 Mountain Training Board Ireland The successful role models that emerged awards. Provision of the popular Lowland
continued to administer quality assured serve to inspire others to follow. Leader Award grew, as did the number of
internationally recognised mountain candidates.
training awards and schemes, delivered
by qualified and experienced trainers Annual Providers Workshops support
who underwent regular moderation high training standards and are delivered
and met CPD requirements. The by the Training Officer. The benefits
Training Office provides an annual suite of gathering providers together are
of member offerings; national and many and allow for: updates; sharing
international meets; multi-discipline of learnings; development of skills
10“ The
member
Training Office provides an annual suite of
offerings; national and international meets;
multi-discipline skills workshops; club training
officer workshops and regional meetings; mentoring
opportunities and award scheme provision.
”
Links with other Sport Ireland Coaching
Organisations Mountaineering Ireland has four awards
on the Sport Ireland Coaching Adventure
Mountain Training Sports Framework and one Award on the
Sport Ireland Coaching Framework.
The DLOG system, which runs in parallel
to the Mountain Training UK Candidate Work continued throughout 2018 to
Management System, continued to improve the reporting system between
evolve and increase functionality for our the two organisations. The work of the
organisation. Communication between peer review panel, tasked with reviewing
the two systems allows for transparency new awards continues, as does that
within the home nation’s training boards of the adventure sports framework
and transferability for candidates of UK & working group, with a key focus on the
Ireland shared awards. development of training for Instructor
and Leader developers.
Mountaineering Ireland and Mountain
Training Board Ireland continued as full
voting members of Mountain Training
Women with Altitude
UK. The Mountain Training Climbing Women with Altitude’s aim is to “Realise
and techniques; discussion of syllabi, Awards Review implementation phase your Potential”, manifested in the
teaching and instruction methods and saw the launch of three revised climbing 2018 event based in the Glendalough
induction for revised awards. Continued awards and the completion of the new Hotel, Laragh. This accessible location
professional development (CPD) events Rock Skills Scheme and new Indoor gave access to climbing, scrambling
are essential to not only meet association Climbing Assistant Award, ready for and walking terrain. Women with
and training board requirements, but launch in January 2019. The collaborative Altitude continued to develop and
also to feed the desire for knowledge work between all the training boards strove to promote participation and
and to appeal to the enquiring mind. across the UK and Ireland has maintained support leadership amongst female
Examples of CPD events are: the consistent momentum essential to mountaineers. Funded by Sport Ireland’s
develop the existing awards and add Women in Sport Programme, is designed
- Annual Providers Workshop new schemes and awards to the suite of to support skills development, encourage
- Skills Workshops shared awards. independent adventure and offer
mentoring opportunities for women.
- Environmental Workshops
- Mountaineering Instructor
Award Workshop Registrations 2015 2016 2017 2018
Award
Digital Log Facility Mountain Leader Award 94 98 76 124
In 2018 the Digital Log (DLOG) saw Hill & Moorland Leader 2 2 6 20
further development and was under Lowland Leader Award 45 88 77 71
an initial review of its ability to meet
organisational requirements. DLOG Expedition Module - - 48 71
is a logbook facility where; routes, Rock Climbing Instructor (Single Pitch Award) 69 122 142 116
climbs, walks, scrambles, images and
more can be recorded and shared, Multi Pitch Award 7 3 2 10
with friends, employers, trainers and Climbing Wall Award 28 34 53 77
assessors. The online course reporting Climbing Wall Leading Award 6 7 2 36
facility records all award and scheme
training records. Mountain Skills Level 1 Climbing Coach 9 18 2 23
registration was introduced in 2018 Mountain Skills Participation 1236 1187 1089 1120
and over 800 participants successfully
registered. Online registration permits Total 1496 1559 1497 1668
Mountaineering Ireland to store Fundamentals 112 73 90 192
candidates’ training and assessment
records.
11Youth Development Programme
Northern Ireland and Get Climbing
Get Climbing Youth Development Gilford Youth Climbing Club
Launched in May 2017, this project has
been funded by Sport Ireland through
Programme Northern Gilford Youth Climbing Club was formed
in the summer of 2018 and has gone
the Dormant Accounts Funding initiative Ireland from strength to strength thanks to the
enthusiasm and dedication brought to
and aims to introduce young people
Now in its second year, the aim of this the club by a committee of local parents.
from disadvantaged communities to
programme is to support and develop six
indoor and outdoor climbing. There have Following from a FUNdamentals of
sustainable volunteer-led youth climbing
been 148 participants, who took part Climbing Workshop, club parents have
clubs in Northern Ireland by 2021. Kevin
in climbing sessions during the second embarked upon a journey to learn the
Kilroy (Youth Development Officer NI)
phase of the programme, mainly coming skills of traditional climbing, so that they
delivers this programme, based out of
from Tallaght and Finglas. Apart from can share and experience the delights of
Tollymore National Outdoor centre in Co.
indoor lessons, a few of the groups had rock climbing with their children.
Down.
a chance to taste outdoor climbing in
Dalkey Quarry and those who remained
the most engaged were rewarded with Mourne Youth Climbing Club North West Youth Climbing Team
coaching lessons to improve their skills. Three additional route setters from
After both phases of the project there In 2018, the first Mourne Youth Climbing
Club committee was formed and during the North West attended formal route
was forty-five participants who continued setting training to continue to support
their climbing straight after their sessions the year, the committee worked towards
gaining affiliation to Mountaineering club activity at the Foyle Arena, which
had finished. Mountaineering Ireland continues to see a healthy turnover of
supports those young people not only Ireland. The committee also registered
with Sport NI’s ClubMark – Northern new fun and challenging climbs for club
by subsidising wall entry cost but also members. The club continues to meet
by constant communication with their Ireland’s quality standard for sports
clubs. at their amazing local facility in the
local youth service providers, which is Foyle Arena.
important for the project becoming more Further developments were made to the
independent in the future. club’s training facilities in Hotrock Wall
and Tollymore’s Training Room, which Hanging Rockers Youth
saw regular routes being re-set. Climbing Club
In 2018, the club hosted its first Mourne During 2018 more parents took on
Youth Trad Fest, a volunteer-led initiative club committee roles and engaged
to unite experienced local Mourne trad with training opportunities to become
climbers with young climbers from all independent sport climbers. This journey
around Ireland. 10 volunteers and 10 culminated in the club’s first trip abroad
young climbers participated. On the to the limestone sport climbing mecca
same weekend, many younger club of El Chorro in southern Spain. Parent
members attended an instructor-led day members from as far as Sligo and Cavan
at the recently redeveloped Altnadue travelled to Altnadue Quarry to hone
Quarry alongside their parents. their sport climbing skills alongside their
children prior to their trip, under the
The Friday Night Club sessions sustained guidance of qualified club volunteers and
their popularity to bring Hotrock and Mountaineering Ireland instructors.
the Training Room to maximum capacity
most weeks. Recently a new committee The club wall was re-set, and instruction
has been elected, comprising of many support offered at their annual Malin Beg
parents of club members and local and Tollymore trips.
climbing coaches.
The club has also seen an increase in
adult members taking up and coming
back to the sport.
12North Coast Integrated College Club Supports
Community Climbers (NCICCC) Outdoor Learning Symposium – hosted
The NICCCC based in Coleraine, joined by the Field Studies Council and based
Mountaineering Ireland as an affiliated out of Tollymore National Outdoor
club after engagement with several
events and training courses. One such
event was the Murlough Bay Bouldering
Centre, Mountaineering Ireland provided
a series of subsidised workshops for rock
climbers and interested young families in
July 2019.
“ Tprogramme
he Get Climbing
has afforded
Day which was organised by the club
and young local climbers experienced Formal Route Setting Training – a second KCYP the opportunity to
the delights of bouldering in this idyllic round of route setting training was
setting with the impressive cliff of Fair delivered at the Foyle Arena in 2018 by introduce participants
Head in the background. the Route Setting Association. 10 new
Training opportunities were offered to route setters successfully passed the to an alternative
club volunteers and many had their first
taste of multi-pitch climbing at Fair Head
course.
sport traditionally
Club Supports: grant application support
and the club’s wall was also re-set. for clubs were offered to four youth not associated with a
climbing clubs and were confirmed an
Ganaway Youth Climbing Club equipment grant of £875.00 each. disadvantaged area –
Club activity has restarted at Ganaway Youth Mountaineering Week TNOC – this
educational and active week for young
rock-climbing. Over the
Activity Centre, following a full re-set of
the climbing wall and an open night for climbers was supported through the time
of one Mountaineering Instructor. Young
past 6 months we have
families, several parents and coaches
have come together to form a new youth climbers from as far as Cork travelled
to attend a week of settled weather,
seen how this programme
climbing club committee.
lots of routes were climbed and key
mountaineering skills developed.
has improved our
young people’s physical
fitness levels, increased
their self-confidence
and improved their
teamwork, increased
their skill-set and overall
improved communication
skills and strengthened
relationships with the
youth workers.
”
Patricia Kane, Youth Worker,
Killinarden Community
Youth Project
13Membership Development
and Support
Membership Support Helen Lawless, Hillwalking, Access and
Conservation Officer, who facilitated
sustainability of our uplands areas. The
panellists were the Government Chief
Our Membership Development Officer sharing of information on access in Whip and Minister for Gaeltacht, Seán
engaged with both new and existing the local area, also covered, raising Kyne TD, Éamon Ó Cuív TD (Galway
members throughout the year, meeting environmental awareness amongst West), Helen Lawless (Mountaineering
potential clubs on a one-to-one basis walkers and climbers, path erosion Ireland), Trish Walsh Director of
and attending events such as the 50 Plus and other conservation issues in the Petersburg OETC and local farmer Tom
Expo and the Killarney Mountain Festival mountains. Jane Carney, Training Officer, Holleran. The rain did not dampen the
where both members and potential led discussion on training in clubs, grants spirits of nine groups which set out on
members visited the stand to learn more available, skills videos and fostering various walks in the surrounding area.
about Mountaineering Ireland. Support independence in club members. It
was also an opportunity for members The 2018 Winter Meet in Scotland
was on hand to help clubs ensure good hosted courses in Winter Walking
governance with a particular emphasis from different clubs to network with
each other. Two additional workshops Skills, Winter Mountaineering Skills and
on new regulations in relation to GDPR Winter Climbing Skills. Scottish Winter
and Safeguarding. There were a number specifically for club development were
run during the Spring and Autumn conditions present additional challenges
of talks in 2018, starting with Ricky Bell to the summer mountaineer. Winter skills
who toured Belfast, Dublin and Cork at Gatherings.
training recognises the need to extend
the start of the year speaking about his our existing knowledge and supports
climbing endeavours. December saw a Members’ Gathering and Meets safer and enjoyable participation in new
great turnout for an inspirational and adventures.
enthralling lecture by Paddy O’Leary who The Spring Gathering took place in the
was presented with the Lynam Medal for Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary from The Summer Alpine Meet was held in
a lifetime contribution to mountaineering. March 23rd to 25th based from the Val di Mello, Italy in July. The two-week
Eleven new clubs affiliated with Aherlow House Hotel and hosted by Summer Alpine meet continues to be a
Mountaineering Ireland in 2018 bringing Limerick Climbing Club with attendance up highly successful training opportunity,
membership to a total of 13,180 which to 170 members at the Saturday evening where members can access skills
includes 186 Clubs and 1,520 individual dinner. Members availed of a variety of courses in; Alpine Walking, Alpine
members as of October 2018. activities including a talk from Jimmy Mountaineering, Alpine Climbing and
Barry who spoke about the Galtees, and a number of shorter technical rock
along with Maureen O’Brien discussed climbing, glacier travel and crevasse
Club Development Workshops the important work of SEMRA. Eight walks rescue workshops. Others independent
Four regional club support workshops took place including the snow-capped meet goers, plan and engage in their own
were delivered between September and Galtee Mountains and an environmental adventures from long-distance walking
November 2018 reaching representatives walk led by Matt Joy which traversed the routes to technical alpine routes.
from approximately 46 clubs around the Galtees from south to north.
country. The workshops were held in The Autumn Gathering hosted by the
Derry, Bray, Sligo, and Killarney - one in Galway Walking Club in collaboration
each province. Clubs had the opportunity with Petersburg OETC on October
to meet Mountaineering Ireland’s 12 – 14th was a thoroughly enjoyable
Membership Development Officer, weekend despite the aftermaths of
Ruth Whelan who facilitated discussion Storm Callum. The event commenced
around topics such as insurance, GDPR, with a panel discussion on the role that
safeguarding, membership renewal outdoor recreation can play in the future
and encouraging new members.
14Communication and
Information
Irish Mountain Log
The Irish Mountain Log continues to be
an important means of communicating
“ Tis hea Members’ Forum
key part of
Annual General Meeting to our members. As it is a membership-
based publication it would be impossible Mountaineering Ireland’s
Mountaineering Ireland’s Annual General
Meeting was held in the Aherlow House
to produce four issues a year to such a
high standard without the significant
democratic process where
Hotel, Tipperary, on the 24th March
where members had the opportunity
voluntary efforts and contributions from
our members. Sincere thanks to the IML
clubs and members raise
to have their say in the running of the
organisation. Full detail of the AGM are
Editor Patrick O’Sullivan, and the editorial
team; Peter O’Neill, Aisling Spain and
items for discussion, and
available in the AGM Minutes on our
website.
Coilin MacLochlainn who are supported
by Mountaineering Ireland’s staff team.
this is often the catalyst
for further examination,
Members´ Forum Archives and Members’ Library
Two members’ forums were held this Members continue to the avail of
or for a campaign or
year, one after the AGM at the Spring
Gathering and the other during the
Autumn Gathering. This is a key part of
the Mountaineering Ireland library,
which consists of over 3,000 books
that include the Joss Lynam and the
action to be launched.
”
Mountaineering Ireland’s democratic Irish Mountaineering Club collections.
process where clubs and members raise Members are able to view the online
items for discussion, and this is often catalogue through the Mountaineering
the catalyst for further examination, or Ireland website and email their requests
for a campaign or action to be launched. to the office, from where they can either
Topics discussed this year included the collect the books, or have them posted
launch of Mountaineering Ireland’s new to them. We would like to thank all our
Strategic Plan for 2018-2021, first aid members who have donated collections
training for clubs, discussions about to the library in 2018 and encourage
charity and challenge events, the age all members to continue to use this
profile within clubs, and the digitisation extensive collection.
of both the Irish Mountain Log and
membership cards. Insurance
Mountaineering Ireland’s insurance
Website and Social Media was renewed in 2018 for three years
Mountaineering Ireland’s website with insurance broker O’Driscoll O’Neil
(www.mountaineering.ie) remains a Ltd (Insurers: XL Catlin and AXA). The
valuable resource for both individual changes included removal of all age Safeguarding
and club members. The website offers restrictions on our Personal Accident On December 11th 2017 the ’Children’s
relevant information, documentation Policy, an increase in Professional First Act 2015’ came into effect, whereby
and resources to ensure our members Indemnity Cover (for Committee anyone who has access to minors (under
are informed and up to date with Members/Coaches/Leaders) from €1.3m eighteen years olds) from a services,
Mountaineering Ireland’s activities and to €6.5m, Employers Liability Cover €13m coaching and or training capacity, must
endeavours. now covers volunteers on a worldwide undertake a Safeguarding Level 1 Course.
basis and an increase in Cyber Liability Mountaineering Ireland now delivers
Mountaineering Ireland’s social media Cover from €250k to €500k. Full detail Safeguarding Level 1 for all members
presence grew in 2018, with increasing are available on www.mountaineering.ie. that volunteer, coach or work directly
activity across Facebook, Twitter and
with young people. As of the 11th
Instagram. Facebook continued to
March 2018 all clubs that have youths
be a popular means of engaging with
participating are required to conduct
members and the public with over
a risk assessment and display their
15,797 followers and one post reaching
Safeguarding Statement. Mountaineering
16,548 users.
Ireland’s safeguarding statement and
policy can be found at: https://www.
mountaineering.ie/membersandclubs/
GardaVettinginClubs
Thank You
Mountaineering Ireland wishes to thank
all members and all affiliated clubs for
their support in 2018. The work of clubs
and individual volunteers throughout
Mountaineering Ireland’s membership
ensures that the organisation’s reach
is far wider than it would otherwise be
with the financial and human resources
available to the organisation. It highlights
the passion that members have for their
sport and the resource base we use.
15Get Ireland Walking
Summary • 5,000 Branded Hats
Get Ireland Walking progresses with a • 2,000 High Viz arm bands
new awareness and confidence in the • 1,000 Tee Shirts
field of health, physical activity and
walking promotion with significant • Pens, Notebooks, Kit Bags, USB’s (tutors)
growth across all areas of our work.
f 5,517 Facebook Likes ( 1K) and
5,753 followers ( 1.2K)
Programmes
l 2,963 Followers on TWITTER ( 1K)
Active Community Walking Programme
2018 (Partner Local Sorts Partnership) Other Successes of 2018
Active Community Walking Groups 80, • Winner of the Nutrimino Health
Number of Participants >1000 & Fitness Awards 2018 Innovation
Schools Walking Project (Partner Active Category.
School Flag, Local Sports Partnership) • Submitted journalistic style articles for
Primary - >500 Active School Walkway the Irish Independent on Community
Packs circulated to Primary, Post Primary Walking.
and Special Schools.
• Wrote four seasonal articles for the
Men’s Shed Initiative – Sheds ag Siúl Irish Mountain Log.
(Partner Irish Mens Shed Association)
Kicked off in Cork with training of LSP • Presented and moderated a panel
tutors and a programme delivered for discussion at the National School
shedders over eight weeks. Summit in Dublin.
• Presented and attended at the
This project has utilised existing
National Ploughing Championships.
resources and builds its sustainability
through key partnerships. • Presented at the National Health
Promotion Conference in Galway.
Woodlands for Health (Partners,
Mental Health Ireland, LSP, Coillte, • Coordinated the 1st National
University of Limerick) Community Walking Day during the
Following on from the success of the European Week of Sport.
Woodlands for Health programme in • Coordinated a series of Walking
Wicklow and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Workshops at libraries across several
GIW helped coordinate and support counties during the European Week of
the expansion in 2018 to mental health Sport in September.
service providers in Wexford, Laois,
Roscommon and Limerick. • Led and helped coordinate the
1st Ireland Light’s Up Campaign
in Partnership with the GAA and
Other Supports Operation Transformation, including a
Get Ireland Walking now has 1,116 community training day in Croke Park.
“
registered Walking Groups/Clubs,
F ollowing on from significantly increased on previous years:
• Attended the 2018 Walk21 International
Conference in Bogota and presented
the success of the 2016 – 363 Walking Groups Registered
2017 – 692 Walking Groups Registered
and acted as moderator on the Men’s
Shed Walking Programme and the
Woodlands for Health 2018 – 1,116 Walking Groups Registered Woodlands for Health Programme.
• Community – 420 (active)
programme in Wicklow (>6,000 walkers) GIW Strategy and Action Plan:
GIW Action Update
and Dun Laoghaire • Schools – 405 (>100,000 walkers)
New working groups established in the
Rathdown, GIW helped • Sheds – 86 (>1,000 walkers) areas of communications, education
• GAA Clubs - 255 (>5,000) and training. All actions are being
coordinate and support implemented and monitored through our
mentors and advisors.
the expansion in 2018 to Events and Communication
We would like to take this opportunity
mental health service Get Ireland Walking attended events
throughout the year providing
to thank our Steering Group, Sport
Ireland and the Department of Health
providers in Wexford, information, advice and networking with
those in attendance. These included:
for their continued support and to our
host Mountaineering Ireland for their
Laois, Roscommon and • 40,000 21Day Challenge Cards guidance and efforts in supporting the
team to achieve its goals last year. We
”
distributed
Limerick. • 2,000 branded High Viz
look forward to sharing our successes
with you in 2019.
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