Climbing on rock is an addictive, enjoyable activity that has many benefits, both physical and psychological. Carraig Climbing specialise in outdoor rock climbing, abseiling and adventure in spectacular locations along the Wild Atlantic Way in Sligo. No experience is necessary, we encourage people of all ages and abilities to join us. So if you haven’t rock climbed before just grab your sense of adventure and start here!
Conall Ó Fiannachta is your leader, he is a qualified and insured Rock Climbing Instructor and Mountain Leader, and an active member of Mountaineering Ireland and The Mountain Training Association.
Since he qualified as a Rock Climbing Instructor in 2012 he has gained a wealth of experience leading and managing groups in the outdoors and is in his element climbing and adventuring in the natural environment.
He has experience working with a wide variety of clients including but not limited to youth groups, crime diversion projects, special needs (Rehabcare), school groups, scout groups, older people and more. Fun fact – Conall is also a native Irish speaker.
What you will experience
Depending on your previous experience your adventure will usually include the teaching of foundation rock climbing skills such as tying into the harness, belaying a climber, basic movement skills and footwork.
You will experience real rock climbing and abseiling on safety ropes at one of many locations around Sligo.
The locations we use for rock climbing in Sligo are safe and have all been risk assessed prior to use. Conall Ó Fiannachta is insured, trained and qualified so rest assured you will be in good hands!
Once booking is made they will contact you regarding your upcoming tour. Your tour is then tailored based on the information they receive from you prior to booking and on the day.
Finally they will decide on a location and arrange a meeting point and time and off you go on your exciting adventure into the realms of self discovery!
More info…
- Admission fees: Paid trips and day events
- Open: Year-round
- Suitable for younger children: No
- Indoor facilities: No
- Dining/refreshments: Advice provided at time of booking
- Guide dogs: Permitted.
- Toilets: N/a
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Contact for info
- Parking: Parking available at meeting points – contact directly for info
About Sligo
Sligo town is the hub of the county and you will experience everything great in life while visiting – great food and drink, the very best festivals and live music and a cultural rhythm that is totally unique. It’s name in Irish is Sligeach which means ‘Shelly Place’, giving a great indication to our coastal and food heritage.
You will stroll along the banks of the beautiful Garavogue River and enjoy the natural beauty of Doorly Park and Lough Gill. The towering Benbulben Mountain is always in your frame and historic Knocknarea mountain with Queen Maeve’s burial cairn on the summit regularly pops in to view.
You will meet the friendliest people in the world and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You can easily get around Sligo town and the nearby coastal seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point by public transport too;
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