Climbing - Mid Tipp Hillwalkers

Rock climbing in Ballykeefe 2018

This year a shortened rock climbing season in Ballykeefe is planned to begin on Tuesday, 29 May and to continue on the two following Tuesdays, 05 and 12 June. Departure will be at 6.20pm from opposite the Horse and Jockey hotel. Beginners welcome to join us on the first night.

24 Jun

Congratulation to Eileen Ryan who led the full climb of Howling Ridge on Carrauntoohil with Jerry and Joan Quinn and Dan Condren; a fantastic achievement

30 May

Rock-climbing in Ballykeefe continues this Tuesday (30 May). Departure point is opposite the Horse and Jockey Hotel at 6.15pm. Last week, 16 climbers including some new faces, enjoyed some good climbing on a lovely summer’s evening.

Climbing 09 May

The climbing season got off to a great start on a glorious evening in Ballykeefe. With twelve climbers out (including three people new to the sport), everybody got in lots of good climbing.

Rock climbing season begins

Our rock-climbing season in Ballykeefe Amphitheatre this year begins this coming Tuesday, 09 May. Ballykeefe contains one of the finest quarry climbing walls in the country, with sport and trad climbs at all levels. Departure point (weather permitting) is from opposite the Horse & Jockey Hotel on Tuesday evenings at 6.15pm. New climbers are welcome…