Full Day Rock Climbing Course

“Amazing day out with Ste at Irish Mountaineering Academy. We never rock climbed before but Ste made us feel comfortable straight away with his knowledge and expertise. His passion for climbing was contagious! We learned loads in the space of a few hours and had so much fun. The landscape is so beautiful which is an added bonus. I would highly recommend for climbers of all levels or complete beginners that want to try something new. We can’t wait to do it again.”

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“I would highly recommend Steve as a climbing coach. As someone who came to climbing nervous and with a fear of heights, I found his coaching style fantastic. He explains how to move on the wall simply, and gives lots of helpful tips and techniques to make it all easier. He’s knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and makes it fun ,whatever level you’re starting at. I had heaps of fun on the wall and cant wait to climb again.”

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“Oof what a day! Did the full day course with Ste and it was fantastic. Ste took us through everything with such calm patience. From perfecting knots to smashing cruxs, Ste talked us through everything while still giving us the space to figure out things for ourselves. Not to mention he was super flexible and rescheduled to make sure we had just the right conditions. Could not rate the whole experience highly enough – whether you’ve climbed before or not. Finally, what a place to climb – the views and scenery were amazing.”

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“We did a lot of safety techniques for top rope, bottom rope, abseiling and some climbing. For me it was a really good course to have all the tools and confidence that I need to go on my own and do routes. Thanks Ste, see you next time!!!”

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“Perfect day! Can’t say enough good things about Ste. Incredibly knowledgeable, focused on safety, and a really thorough teacher. He structures lessons really well, allowing you enough time to pick up the new skills and practice them under controlled conditions. He also adapted routes to our level during the lesson which was really appreciated. The scenery was beautiful and we got amazing weather. Could not recommend him (and Doolin) more.”

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“We had a great climbing session with Stephen last week. We were a group of 4 adults and 5 teenagers and all really enjoyed the experience. The instruction was top notch and each climber progresses at a pace that worked for them. Highly recommended!”​

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“Kids had a blast 💥 From the start to finish this was the best family activity. My kids 11 & 9 thrilled in the climbing, problem solving & fun of the day. Ste showed his experience through nuanced guidance that made everyone feel great and let the kids learn key skills in a playful & intuitive way. We are returning next month for some bigger climbs !
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“We have amazing day! Steve was very friendly and helpful, he explained me everything very quickly and professionally. Safety first !!! We have really nice day especially weather and lots of nice chat and laughs. Definitely will stay in touch. Thank You Stephen for great day!
I will recommend you to all my friends !”​

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“The best way to see the Burren! I cannot say enough good things about my experience climbing with the Irish Mountaineering Academy, Ste and the other instructors are just incredible. I did one of the intro to climbing courses, and it was by far the highlight of the Summer. A great way to see the Burren and the instructors are able to set up climbs for different abilities. I had no outdoor climbing experience before the course but always felt very safe and supported. Really fun too, highly recommend!”

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“A mind blowing experience for myself and 2 friends. So glad we done it and will definitely be doing it again and again after that. Felt very safe with the knowledge and experience of Stephen our guide and top quality equipment. An amazing area with beautiful sites by the sea, local hikes and sites near by to visit like cliffs and caves. What a great day out. Thanks Stephen.”​

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“The enthusiasm and energy that Stephen brings to climbing is beyond infectious. Without doubt he has the rare ability to make everyone a better climber through a great combination of professional ability AND relentless positivity. From personal experience over the years I can say that Stephen’s skills can cater for everything from the very young all the way to those of more advanced years. Highly recommended.”​

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“Really enjoyable day and learnt lots. It was my first time rock climbing & Stephan was very patient, Great story teller and very knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely recommend to give it a go!”

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“Super experience!
Such a great experience with Ste and the group. I learned so much about climbing and the biodiversity of the Burren from the excellent Ste. Safety and knowledge of his profession is unbeatable and all done with little humour! Couldn’t have asked for a better course and group of people to hang out with. Will def be back!”

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“Very professional teaching. Knew exactly how much to push me, all the way from guiding my first super insecure moves on a wall, through proper rock climbing to learning essential climbing skills. While making it fun all along. Always ensured safety was prioritised! Fair warning, Stephens absolute passion for climbing has a tendency rub off on people – you might end up addicted to climbing!”

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“I found the course excellent. Stephen is a brilliant instructor, very personable and had a great level of detail and knowledge which he easily transferred to us. Safety was paramount at all times. It was great to meet new people too and overall was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the outdoors. I look forward to taking part again in future.”

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“My cousin and I had an amazing day rock climbing in the Burren with our guide Ste. He was so helpful and gave us great instruction and guidance throughout the day! We really enjoyed the day and would highly recommend Ste as a guide! Already looking forward to our next rock climbing adventure in the stunning surrounding of the Burren!”

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