Working for Hikers, Climbers and Ireland’s Mountains

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Your membership helps protect and improve access to Ireland’s mountains, develops training, initiatives and programmes for hikers and climbers, helps fund the Irish National Climbing Team and strengthens our voice on policies that shape Irelands outdoors.

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Our Member Clubs

Mountaineering Ireland has over 185 hiking and climbing clubs listed on our site. Clubs are always looking for new members, so why not check out our club finder page and find a club that’s local to you

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Latest News

Mountaineering Ireland Appoints Eimir McSwiggan as New Performance Coordinator

12 June 2025

The BWMI Youth Series

11 June 2025

New Information Booklet on Access to the Outdoors

06 June 2025

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Reasons to join our community

Mountaineering Ireland works to secure access for all to Ireland’s Mountains. Your membership helps to fund that work so that everyone can enjoy hiking in Ireland.
We work all year round to help hikers and climbers learn new skills and acheive awards. Your membership contributes to improving and expanding our training programmes.
We support and fund the Irish National Climbing Team including athletes, coaches and physios. Your membership helps fund your team and direct them towards success.
We liaise with local governments on policy that effects how we all experience the outdoors. Your membership give us a bigger voice when we engage with government

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Buy Irish Peaks

Irish Peaks is a large-format book, celebrating Ireland’s highest mountains through an inspiring collection of 72 hillwalking routes, covering all of Ireland’s main mountain areas.

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Something for Everyone

Our programmes run throughout the year and aim to give everyone the opportunity to develop their skills and engage with the outdoors. Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer, or someone who's trying to get started - Mountaineering Ireland has you sorted!

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