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Other Benefits

As well as the many tangible benefits mentioned we are the national representative for hillwalkers and climbers and by becoming a member you support the work we do at a national level such as:

  • Provide a dedicated staff team to provide support, information and training to our members
  • To strive for improved and assured access for responsible hillwalkers and climbers
  • To be a voice for the protection of mountain landscapes
  • Develop programmes and initiatives to support participation
  • To promote responsible participation in all aspects of mountaineering
  • Promote mountain training and skills development

Expedition Grants

The main purpose of expedition grants is to promote and support mountaineering in the greater ranges undertaken by Mountaineering Ireland members.
To be eligible for expedition grant aid individuals must be born in Ireland or resident here for at least three years and be a member of Mountaineering Ireland for three years.
The type of expedition that may be considered are diverse: first ascents, first Irish ascents, trekking in remote valleys of the greater ranges, big wall climbing, etc. Please note that support will not be provided for commercial expeditions or guided ascents.
In return for any support, Mountaineering Ireland requires an expedition on its return to supply the following:
  1. A report of its achievements and difficulties. This should consist of a report, detailing the objectives, the schedule, the budgeting, and the general working of the expedition.
  2. An article suitable for publication in the Irish Mountain Log with photographs and maps.
  3. A copy of any other report or publication made of the work of the expedition.
  4. An account of expenses (this will be treated as confidential, but is needed for Mountaineering Ireland guidance when it has to consider similar applications in future)
Mountaineering Ireland does not, nor have the resources, to provide the major part of an expedition's funds. You should, therefore, be able to indicate to us that a large proportion of the estimated budget has been, or will be, raised elsewhere.
Please note, all expeditions are expected to conform to the Code of Ethics for Expeditions laid down by UIAA, and to the Kathmandu Declaration. You are required to undertake a declaration to this effect at the end of Expedition Grant Application Form.

Reciprocity Stamps

Reciprocity Stamps - UIAA Member Federation Mountain Hut Exchange program

Members of Mountaineering Ireland who purchase a reciprocity stamp are entitled to use over a thousand mountain huts in Europe in addition to the largest network of backcountry huts in North America, thanks to the support of the Alpine Club of Canada’s extensive network.

A Reciprocity Stamp can be purchased by members through the Mountaineering Ireland office for €50. here

Further details can be found here. 


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