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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
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