The best hobbies, clubs and outdoor activities for adults
From seeing stars to exploring caves, whatever you fancy this summer, there’s a club for that
Claire Sheridan still scaling new heights in her passion for adventure
One of the pioneers of women’s climbing has released her new memoir
Walkers concerned over plans to limit access to Luggala estate
Former Guinness estate now owned by Italian count has been closed since spring
Wild Geese: ‘I love to introduce and inspire people of all ages to the mountains and cliffs’
Paul Swail creates bespoke guiding packages for some of the world’s most challenging climbs
People branded ‘selfish’ over lack of social distancing in mountains
Bray-Greystones cliff walk is latest amenity to close after Glendalough car parks were shut down
Michael Viney: These hills are made for walking
Study says hill farmers should supplement income by developing recreational activities
Should the Kerry reeks be a national park?
The popularity of Carrauntoohil has caused erosion of paths. Interested parties say action is needed
Indemnity scheme for greater mountain access may be in place next year
Scheme to protect farmers from claims by walkers with Attorney General
No change to public access at Luggala Estate, say owners
Trust controlling lands says gate near public road to close from 5.30pm over ‘duty of care’
The Irish Times view on the future of Luggala: conservation conundrum
It is debatable whether spending capital funds on acquiring more public conservation land can be justified
State urged to buy 4,000 acres of Luggala estate for public use
Mountaineering Ireland makes call ahead of scattering of Garech de Brún’s ashes at the site
Rising number of walkers threatens Irish mountains
From Carrauntoohil to Cuilcagh, Irish uplands are groaning under ever-increasing footfall
Chaos on Carrauntoohil: Too few guides, too late starting
A group rescued from Ireland’s highest mountain last week did not have the recommended ratio of guides to walkers
Concern over casualty rate among Croagh Patrick climbers
Group suggests ‘path development and repair solutions’ as mountain visitor levels soar
What’s this pink stuff that fell from my window? Readers’ nature queries
Ethna Viney on moths, caterpillars, flycatchers and bracket fungus
Wicklow car break-ins: Canadian appeals for return of marriage documents
Julie Dyck, who is due to marry in Ireland, had her passport and birthcert stolen
Hillwalkers should be responsible for actions during ‘dangerous sport’
Case centres on Teresa Wall being awarded €40,000 damages over fall on Wicklow Way
Mountain falls, mountain rescue: whose risk at the high path to ecstasy?
Another Life: The €40,000 judgment for a woman who fell on the Wicklow Way, a strenuous hillwalking route, might trouble anyone with common sense
State to buy 5,000 acres in Dublin mountains from Nama
Michael Ring expresses concern over the price the agency is seeking for the land
Bord Pleanala to rule on roadway into Comeragh valley
Mountaineering Ireland says community group misled by local authority
Dates for your fitness diary: a guide to adventure and endurance events in 2016
Manchan Magan takes a look at the variety of adventure and endurance events all over the country this year
Council urged to raise €1.5m to repair Croagh Patrick
Councillor is ‘sick of people paying lip-service’ to conservation of mountain
Repair work to Croagh Patrick to be focus of council meeting
Proposals include use of revenue from car park for conservation of the mountain
Priest calls for closure of eroded Croagh Patrick peak
Devastation due to 'neglect’ is impact of sports and climbing, says Fr Tony King
The mini-revival of the Irish language
We are forever hearing about the imminent death of the Irish language, but there is a growing interest in the language worldwide, especially at third-level
Walk in a winter wonderland
Enjoy the eye-watering whiteness of a frosty morning or the mystery of a solstice night walk
Winter walks for Christmas and new year
Winter can be a most rewarding time among the hills and you are actually less likely to suffer in your efforts, for this is the season that lifts the burden of abundance and allows our uplands to breathe easily again
Why Clare Sheridan won’t be climbing Everest
Leading Irish mountaineer prefers technical challenge over altitude, and still likes to climb her beloved Fair Head
Mountain rescue volunteers seek review of tax on equipment
Marine and inland waterway rescue craft exempt from VAT
Council work on Slieve League cliff path criticised
Mountaineering Ireland calls for project to be halted
Irish climbers who died in Mont Blanc range “very experienced”
Mountaineering community in Ireland talk of the two men’s huge contribution
Safety warning issued to 30,000 planning Croagh Patrick climb
Concerns rising over damage to pathways on the 764 metre mountain
Scaling the popularity stakes
Rock climbing has gone from being a tiny niche activity to being one of the country’s fastest-growing sports with thousands of participants
Sligo council casts a cold eye over Ben Bulben access dispute
Authority set to rule on whether public right of way exists on route to mountain
Sweden had to reverse privatisation of State forestry, expert says
Scandinavian state’s experience a “mistake” ahead of Cabinet’s decision on Coillte’s harvesting rights
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