Kilkenny's first Rock Climbing Festival

Demonstrations and a chance for the amateur to give climbing or absaling down the cliff face ago with the aid of an experienced climber open to all age groups.

Introducing Kilkenny's first ever Rock Climbing Festival In association with Tyndall Mountaineering Club and Mid Tipp Hillwalkers on September 9th -11th.

Join with rock climbers from home and abroad on the cliff face: try rock climbing for the first time with experienced tutors or just sit back and enjoy this challenging sport. Listen to the experiences of the first Irishman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Floodlit Friday 9th of September

(8.00 pm – 10.00pm)

The weekend opens with ‘Floodlit Friday’ – Climbing by Floodlight- spectators welcome

Saturday - Over 100 routes to the top, varying in difficulty from ‘Diff’ to ‘E3’

South East Mountain Rescue demonstration.

Saturday 10th of September

FREE ‘Come and give it a go’ with expert tuition [2.00pm to 5.00pm]

Barbecue 7.00pm

Dawson Stelfox MBE. Illustrated presentation by the first Irishman to reach the summit of Mount Everest [8.00pm]

Music session

Sunday 11th of September

Climbing until it’s time to go home

Supported by Mountaineering Ireland.

Accommodation options: 087 6261134

[Charge for car park, camping & BBQ only]

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All events are outdoors so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.