An Irish Mountain Gathering 2025

An Irish Mountain Gathering 2025

Don’t miss this annual evening of fascinating talks, news about MountainViews, spot prizes, socializing, the awards for Ireland’s best summiteers, and a beverage or two!

With Special Guest Speakers

Claire Cotter - Mt. Brandon: where two worlds collide

Claire Cotter is an archaeologist who has worked extensively in the west of Ireland. Her talk - Mt. Brandon: where two worlds collide - looks at what archaeology can tell us about different traditions on the west and east sides of Brandon Mountain. Claire will also highlight some links and resources for walkers interested in identifying or finding out more about the archaeological sites they might come across.

Sinéad Pollock Orr - My life as an Outdoor Practitioner

Sinéad is an Outdoor Practitioner with 24 years’ experience working within the Outdoor industry in Ireland and Abroad. Her career in the outdoors provides the opportunity to engage with remarkable individuals of all ages and abilities while exploring some incredible wild places, which they get to call their workplace! Sinéad specialize in Technical Mountaineering Training and Assessments, Arctic Wilderness Guiding, Mentoring & Leadership, Adventure Therapy, and Kayaking.

A Short Video Showcase

Aidan Ennis on - A round of the Vandeleur-Lynams on foot!

Aidan Ennis through-hiked all 275 Vandeleur-Lynam Mountains in one continuous expedition on foot during May and June 2024. He travelled as light as possible, but was still carrying a full pack including tent, sleeping bag, stove and food to enable him to camp overnight in the hills. Aidan’s plan was simple, hike the mountains in each range, run to the next mountain, camp, hike, and repeat until all 275 Vandeleur-Lynam Mountains were climbed. The total distance for his 48 day hike was over 2500km.

Plus the Awards Ceremony

Certificate for completion of mountain lists such as the;

• Vandeleur-Lynams
• Arderins
• Arderins + Arderin Begs
• Carns
• Binnions
• County High Points
• Highest Hundred
• Local Hundred (based on your location)
• Islands (at least 200)
• Munros (for Irish based hikers)
• Range Highpoints (new list being finalised)
  
  
  Spot Prizes
  
  We also have some spot prizes kindly provided by Mountaineering Ireland, East West Mapping, Storehouse Arts and Alan Tees.
  
  This annual event helps raise funds for the upkeep of MountainViews.ie.
  
  So come join us for a fun evening on Friday 28th February 2025 at The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan Road, Co. Dublin, A94 V6K5 at 8pm (Doors open 7.30 pm).
  
  There is plenty of parking at The Talbot. The hotel is on Dublin bus routes 46A or E2, 145, 155.