Mountaineering Ireland's Autumn Gathering will take place in Sligo over the weekend of October 11-13th

This year we have the pleasure of the Sligo Mountaineering Club hosting our Autumn Gathering in the beautiful setting of Sligo as part of their jubilee celebrations.

The Sligo Mountains, located in the northwest of Ireland, are a stunning natural landscape that offers a mix of rugged beauty and cultural heritage. The Sligo Mountains are characterised by dramatic landscapes, including limestone peaks, rolling hills, and lush valleys. The region is famous for its striking geological formations, such as the table-top mountain Benbulben and the equally iconic Knocknarea.

The Gathering will be based out of the Sligo Southern Hotel which serves as a convenient base for exploring the region. Registration for the weekend is €60 which is subsidised by Mountaineering Ireland and includes talks, activities, workshops, dinner on Saturday evening, a gift, and buses where needed. There is an alternative fee of €30 for those who do not want to attend the Saturday evening dinner in the hotel. The dinner on Saturday evening is always a fun and social part of the gathering and we would encourage as many participants as possible to attend. 

The weekend will start with registration from 6.30pm at the Sligo Southern Hotel where you will receive a gift and full details for the weekend ahead. The welcome talk will take place from 8.00pm. Saturday sees a full programme of activities including hillwalking, navigation and climbing in and around the mountains and hills of Sligo. Coach transport if necessary and car-pooling will be available from the Sligo Southern Hotel to the start and finish points of all walks. There are walks for all abilities and all will be led by members of the Sligo Mountaineering Club who are very familiar with the area and will be ready with local stories and insights! Sunday morning will have a variety of workshops commencing at 10.00am.

You can book accommodation directly with the Sligo Southern Hotel. Please let the hotel know you are with the Mountaineering Ireland Autumn Gathering at the time of booking accommodation to avail of a special rate.

Please take some time to read through our Information Pack before booking, as you will be asked to choose your walk and workshop when registering.

We hope to see you there for a lots of fun and adventure together.

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