Dal Riada Climbing Club

Founded in 1976 the Dal Riada Climbing Club has been at the leading edge of climbing in Ireland for over four decades. The club is synonymous with trad climbing and has a particularly strong affinity with Fairhead.

Unlike many other clubs, the Dal Riada Climbing Club operates primarily as a network of like-minded and similarly motivated climbers. The club organises the annual Fairhead Climbing Meet - the major climbing event in Ireland.

Membership of the club is open to all climbers who can provide a list of at least ten trad routes graded VS or higher that have been led in the past year. This requirement is to ensure that all club members are experienced and competent. For more information and details on how to join the club please email: dalriadaclimbing@gmail.com