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Irish Mountaineering Academy

Learn the basics of climbing and then relish the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean as you abseil down to the ground. We provide professional rock climbing training for all levels of climbers at one of the best coastal limestone climbing areas in the world. We are based in Ailladie, Fanore right along the Wild Atlantic way and in the heart of the Burren.

Climbing Courses For Beginners

BEGINNERS EASY
BEGINNERS 10am-1pm / 1pm- 4pm

Half Day Rock Climbing Course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €75pp
  • Duration: 10am-1pm / 1pm- 4pm
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS 10am – 4pm

Full Day Rock Climbing Course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €95pp
  • Duration: 10am – 4pm
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS 2days / 10am- 4pm

2 Day Introduction To Rock Climbing Course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €195pp weekend
  • Duration: 2days / 10am- 4pm
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS 3days / 10am- 4pm

3 Day Introduction To Rock Climbing Course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €295pp weekend
  • Duration: 3days / 10am- 4pm
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS 5days / 10am- 4pm

5 Day Introduction To Rock Climbing Course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €495pp
  • Duration: 5days / 10am- 4pm
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS 6pm- 9pm once a week / 6 weeks

6 Week Beginner Rock Climbing Course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €395pp
  • Duration: 6pm- 9pm once a week / 6 weeks
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS Tuesday evenings / 6pm to 9pm

Winter indoor 6 week beginner climbing course

BEGINNERS
  • PRICE: €325pp
  • Duration: Tuesday evenings / 6pm to 9pm
  • FItness Level: Beginner
BEGINNERS

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Beginner course program 2024

Background and planning

awareness of where you can climb, using guidebooks, etiquette and the work of the mountaineering councils

Climbing Skills

Fundamental movement skills and climbing styles.

Footwear and Equipment

Footwear and equipment selection and how to use the kit you choose.

Technical Skills

Tying into a harness, belaying, spotting and how to abseil.

Environmental Knowledge

The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics, access and environmental considerations for climbers.

Hazards and Emergency Procedures

Identifying hazards, managing risk, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue and associated emergency services.