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Off to Kerry now for 2 days of ML1 training. Weather doesnt look great so more soggy feet..

We have just finished another REC2 first aid with our friend and REC instructor Baggy Richards. As always we had hazardous wheelie bins, car accidents, inprovised rescue’s and evacuations. Thanks Baggy for keeping us entertained and providing a great course.

Well last week started with a great group from Lucan Community school who completed a 2 day Gaisce. Then we helped out on the IMC intro course.. Then a 2 day Mountain Skills Assessment.. Then a CWA workshop for the … Continued

A few of us went out yesterday despite the poor forecast and cold winds and headed to Annalecka Buttress where Terrance (One of our regular senior staff) has done some sterling work putting up new routes and cleaning up the … Continued

Today I was working in the quarry with Anthony and Emma. They have been working towards SPA Assessment and wanted a refresher on the problem solving and a more indepth understanding of advanced rescue techniques and hoists. The weather was … Continued

So this is the first Easter I can remember where Debbie and I havent been in the UK working for RAF (VRT) doing Cadet training work. However its been a really nice Easter. Friday Piotr and I headed to Bonfire … Continued

Had a great day with Pedro and Abel doing a progression course. We got 7 routes done in 8 hours with loads of new skills learned and a bit of sun burn again! In March!!! Thanks guys for an easy … Continued

Just finished a busy weekend running SPA training. We had 5 trainee’s who got the most incredible weather for March! I even got a tan 🙂

Been a busy week so early on in the year. Tuesday I ran an indoor rock climbing session for Ergo, Wednesday and Thursday I worked with Jane Carney on an SPA Assessment. Jane did a great job with so many … Continued

Been to the Ben today.. Luckily Jim had the gate key which meant a nice handy walk into the CIC hut. Lots of fresh snow so we did South West Arete to stay out of the gullies. A Great day