Tyndall Mountain Club

Comeraghs Again (Kay's & Pat's Pics)

2012-01-24T14:51:00.000Z

Jaffa Cakes at Bollard's

2012-01-24T14:42:00.001Z

Gallwey in Yosemite

2012-01-23T21:29:00.000Z

Jane Gallwey (from Waterford)will talk about her recent trip to Yosemite including her successful roped solo of
The Prow, V 5.6 C2F

For full details see:

http://forum.climbing.ie/index.php?topic=4828.0

Tyndall Effect (Kay's Pics)

2012-01-16T22:12:00.000Z

Tyndall Effect

Comeraghs

2012-01-09T10:49:00.001Z

Captions please.

Slievenamon & Sunny Hook Head(Kay's & Pat's Pics)

2012-01-03T10:24:00.002Z

Hooded Hikers

Watch out behind.

Wet St Stephen's Day (Pat's pics)

2011-12-26T21:03:00.000Z

Ready to start

Wet or what Sheltered lunch! Rain up there?

Christmas & New Year

2011-12-24T11:45:00.000Z

Wishing a Cool Yule & a Happy Christmas to all members,

with many Peak Experiences in 2012!!

Don't forget Bollards on 20th January

Women's Mountain! (Kay's Pics)

2011-12-13T16:40:00.000Z

Best caption?====

Steep-ish

2011-12-04T16:56:00.001Z

Over Coumshingaun Lake

Long Day in the Blooms (Pics: Eugene & Kevin)

2011-11-21T22:28:00.001Z

Drunken Bridge

Lunch time

Bored Walking!

Misty Comeraghs

2011-11-13T18:02:00.001Z

Wind and mist.

Lunch Stop

Winter Walking Advice

2011-11-12T17:55:00.001Z

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland ten point winter check list is:
• Check your head torch and GPS batteries are in good condition, renew them if they’re fading and always carry a spare set of batteries in your rucksack. Always check that everyone you go on the hill with has a head torch.
• Carry a mobile phone whenever possible, but be aware that you won’t always get reception in remote places. Register with the SMS Emergency Text Service by visiting www.emergencysms.org.uk.
• Carry an emergency survival bag or bivvy shelter with you in winter.
• Check that your crampons fit your boots before using them, and get into the habit of putting them on before you reach icy ground.
• Carry your ice axe and know how to use it.
• Carry a big enough rucksack in winter. Using the same rucksack that you carry in summer is a recipe for an uncomfortable day when you are carrying extra winter kit.
• Carry sufficient extra layers of clothing in winter. The temperature drops quickly as darkness falls and you should plan for unexpected delays and the possibility that you could be out on the hill for an extended period in the event of an incident.
• Always check the mountain weather forecast before going out and be prepared to change your plans.
• Know when to turn back: the summit is only the half-way point of your journey.

Blue Sky on Mt Leinster

2011-11-08T20:59:00.000Z

Is this sky real?

Friday Flyers on Sl na Mon!

2011-11-05T23:07:00.000Z

The sky is real - believe it or not! Sunny seats!!

Burren -Limestone Pavement (Kay's Pics)

2011-11-03T20:04:00.000Z

Inquisitive residents

Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer

2011-10-28T19:50:00.000+01:00

For those interested in Irish explorers - all the elements of Antarctica are brought to life in this dramatic solo performance at the Watergate Theatre on Fri & Sat 18/19th Nov.

Camino-ists

2011-10-20T11:18:00.001+01:00

Tyndall Camino-ists enjoying the sunshine. All those water bottles!!??
Another miracle - water into ??

Wonderful Wicklow.

2011-10-17T11:38:00.000+01:00

Rest.

Right Place?

That way.

Losing height.

Some misty photo's from the Blackstairs (Kay's pics)

2011-10-04T20:51:00.000+01:00

Aircraft crash site

Wet or what?

Hills on fire!

Windy Mt Leinster - Kay's pics.

2011-09-19T15:08:00.001+01:00

A windy day out on Mt Leinster - Wexford & Carlow county top!.

Martin & Jimmy Manning on Cervino.

2011-08-25T13:56:00.000+01:00

Martin and Jimmy Manning on Cervino, where snow on the route prevented them reaching Pic Tyndall.

Lago Blue, near Cervinia.

On route to Carrel Hut

On Theodul Glacier, crossing from Breuil to Zermatt. Rest day at Lago Blue

Pic Tyndall

2011-07-30T12:27:00.003+01:00

Best wishes to Martin Manning & son, Jimmy, who are heading to Pic Tyndall in the next couple of weeks.
See here for Matterhorn (Cervino) info.
A 30th Anniv. event.

'Hi' from the Camino Norte

2011-07-25T15:51:00.003+01:00

Hoping for blue skies soon - nearly as wet as the Sl Blooms!! John Smart.

Cloudy day on Slievenamon (Kay's Pics)

2011-06-20T12:06:00.002+01:00

Last walk of the season on cloudy Slievenamon. Wednesday walks continue on ad hoc basis!

Olympic Contender

2011-06-18T10:46:00.002+01:00

All in Tyndall MC send our good wishes to Diarmaid O`Flynn, a member of the club, who is about to depart for Athens in his quest for Olympic honours. All of us in the Club wish you, Diarmaid, a great trip and every success in Greece. We hope your training hours in the pool are rewarded. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat.

From all in Tyndall MC.

Great Day on the Galtys

2011-06-10T10:35:00.000+01:00

All preparations are in place for a great day on the Galtys.

Thanks to all volunteers and participants.

Ancient Deer Trap unearthed

2011-06-02T15:28:00.000+01:00

Hiker unearths ancient deer trap in Blackstairs

Hikers or Posers?

2011-05-16T16:11:00.000+01:00

Seán Costello's team of 'Bogtrotters' posing at 'Power's the Pot' after

a trot across the Comeraghs on an old 'Bogtrot' route.

Camino Ciarraí - Cloghane

2011-05-02T21:01:00.001+01:00

Super weather on Mt Brandon pilgrimage!

Enough White Posts to keep anyone happy!

Post summit rest.

Unexpected summit visitor.

New 4000 year-old artwork!

2011-04-17T22:04:00.000+01:00

Recently discovered 'cup & ring' petroglyphs near Shannon's Lane at Mt Leinster.

Happy hikers on Mt Leinster

Walking route bus link

2011-04-14T13:14:00.000+01:00

On Saturdays from 30th Apr.
At 11.30 at Padmore & Barnes - Bus to Bennettsbridge. Cost E3 pp.
Walk back to KK on Nore Valley Way.

Free parking at Padmores & discount for bus users in store.

See Trail Kilkenny for walking routes & other trails.

Watch your step - Pat's pic.

2011-04-03T22:49:00.000+01:00

Happy but tired!!! after a hard day in the Comeraghs. Thanks JJ.

Beards are better - is it April 1st?

2011-04-01T15:31:00.001+01:00

Beards assist in acclimatisation to altitude. An April 1st story?
Check out here

Sunny Comeraghs

2011-03-27T23:11:00.000+01:00

Easy way?

Crotty's Rock

Uisce Solais - what uisce?

Meets List Err

2011-03-27T22:43:00.000+01:00

Apologies to Alma and anyone who showed up for Easy Walk on Sun 27th. This item 'crept' into Meets List by mistake and was not actually on the schedule.
Regrets.. Kevin

Fundraising Events

2011-03-25T10:48:00.001Z

Blackstairs Ramblers screening of 'Touching the Void'. Borris House, March 31st. 8 pm

Tullow MC presents Adrian Hendroff on 14th of April at 7pm "From High Places". 14th April Talbot Hotel, Carlow. (More Info here)

Wicklow Pole Dancers (Kay's Pics)

2011-03-21T12:39:00.000Z

Wednesday Wasters 1st Ascent.

2011-03-17T13:47:00.000Z

First ascent of Cullahill Mountain by Wednesday Wasters!!!!

Resting in the Blackstairs (JJ's pics)

2011-03-14T14:43:00.001Z

Do they do any walking, or only eat Jaffa Cakes?

Birthday Celebrations (Kay's Pics)

2011-03-07T12:09:00.001Z

Congrats to Martin on celebrating a significant birthday with chocolate cake in the Comeraghs.

What kind of knot?

2011-03-07T12:03:00.000Z

Two of our members tied a knot - bowline or figure of 8? - recently.

Congrats to Anne Marie & Aonghus on tying the knot!!

Women hikers - get away from the men?

2011-03-01T23:29:00.000Z

Two days for women hillwalkers and climbers to share ideas, gain skills, have fun and build confidence!

Check out: http://www.womenwithaltitude.ie/

Windy in the Comeraghs (Kay's Pics)

2011-02-28T13:17:00.000Z

Catching rainbows

Some indoor climbing

2011-02-27T22:47:00.000Z

What about this for the Watershed?!!

Reaching an overhang - two feet from the floor!

Easy walking in the Woodstock jungle (Kay's pics)

2011-02-22T16:49:00.001Z

Watch out for snakes in case St Pat didn't do a full job!

Free Climbing (Pics from JJ O' Flynn)

2011-02-17T12:33:00.001Z

Some four-legged climbers doing their thing in Italy.

Can we check them out in Grand Paradiso next August?

Check here for more info on these climbers

Pot of Gold

2011-02-13T21:15:00.000Z

Looks like we were close to a pot of gold, or two, in the Knockmealdowns.

Love is....

2011-02-01T20:08:00.000Z

......carrying her rucksack.

Red is the new Green!

Some people haven't grasped the concept of walking yet!

2011-02-01T10:05:00.000Z

Tom Duff Windfarm

2011-01-31T12:53:00.001Z

Just heard KCLR reports of proposed wind farm for Tom Duff Hill (on W side of Mt Leinster).
Likely to prevent any hiking in the immediate region.
Any Views?

Galtys 30Jan11. Kay's Pics

2011-01-31T11:47:00.000Z

Above the Behana Valley

A lot of time spent lunching!

Summit cross on Galtymore

Cloud capped Galtymore

Way Down?

Almost Home.

Anniversary Dinner

2011-01-29T10:23:00.000Z

A fun night in Bollard's with a large attendance.
It was great to see many of the ~~old faces~~ members from the past!.

Thanks to Bollard's and well done by the organisers of the event.

Over the clouds in Comeraghs - 23 Jan. Kay's & Pat's photos.

2011-01-24T15:27:00.003Z

Enjoying the sunshine

Posing in the sunshine above the clouds in the Comeraghs.

Admiring the icicles.

Enjoying the sunshine

Steep-ish in the Comeraghs - Pics by Kay & Pat

2011-01-16T21:04:00.004Z

Captions Please?

Tenerife Explorers

2011-01-11T21:33:00.000Z

It was all sunshine for our explorers in Tenerife. Not enough hardship!!
Martin's photos.

Some sad news

2011-01-10T15:25:00.000Z

The death took place yesterday (Sunday 9th) of Joss Lynam. He was a friend to Tyndall MC, having contributed to our anniversary publication and lectured in KK on a number of occasions.
We extend our condolences to his family.

Detailed report here

May he rest in peace

Maiden Walk

2011-01-10T15:04:00.000Z

Congrats to Aonghus on leading his 'Maiden Walk' through the forests to the snow capped summit of Sliavenamon. Pics by JJO'Flynn.

2011

2011-01-01T00:17:00.002Z

Happy Hiking to all you Tyndallians in 2011.

Wednesday on Cush

2010-12-30T22:10:00.000Z

Some denizens of the Cush circuit as viewed by the Wednesday Wasters!

Forest Lunch Stop

2010-12-26T22:46:00.002Z

Forest 'dining room' for some of the hikers on St Stephen's Day walk.

Our women members

2010-12-23T14:30:00.000Z

A call for women mountaineers is being made via the following link:

women mountaineers

Anyone interested?

Cool Lunch

2010-12-20T17:43:00.001Z

A cool lunch on Slievenamon moderated by Martin's spirits!
Thanks JJ

Mt Leinster - remains of the snow

2010-12-14T19:54:00.000Z

Made it to Blackstairs despite mist & snow.

Thanks Pat

Wednesdays are not wimps!!

2010-12-09T10:11:00.001Z

Brandon Hill 'expedition'

This season's colour is ?

Time for a change!!

Should have brought the skis

2010-12-06T09:55:00.000Z

Wednesday walk on the way to Brandon Hill. Thanks Jer

Anniversary Walk

2010-12-05T20:31:00.000Z

Happy Hikers in the snow on Mick T's Anniversary Walk.

'Crevasse' on Mt Leinster

2010-12-05T20:15:00.000Z

Looks like JJ's easy walk found the 'crevasse' on Mt Leinster before getting above the clouds!!

Thanks for the pics, Pat

Anniversary Walk 05 Dec

2010-11-29T11:33:00.000Z

First event in 30th Anniv. programme.
Turn up and make it a major event.

Severe travelling conditions

2010-11-27T15:11:00.000Z

Hazardous driving conditions expected on Sun 28th.
Unless cars are equipped with chains it may be very difficult to reach the Nire Valley in Comeraghs.
Contact Dieter at 086 3137375 for last minute change of plans.

Annapurna Circuit

2010-11-23T17:27:00.001Z

Some pics from JJ O'Flynn & Co from their Annapurna trip.

07.00 Hrs at Thorung La

We'll have a link to more in near future- JJ get cracking!

France Outdoors

2010-11-09T23:21:00.000Z

In Bollards on Tue night, Vincent Lamy, MD of 'France Outdoors', gave an interesting & detailed account of the 'holidays beyond the postcard' which his company provides in both winter and summer. Based in the SE corner of France trips can be arranged for walkers, hikers, climbers, on snow-shoes or skis.
Check out www.franceoutdoors.com for info.

Vincent Lamy

2010-11-04T11:14:00.001Z

Vincent Lamy who organises trips to French Alps, Pyrenees,Provence,Corsica etc will be in
Bollard's at 8.00 next Tuesday 9th
to talk about the service he provides. All welcome.
For info see:
http://www.franceoutdoors.com/about.html

Annapurna News.

2010-11-02T18:17:00.000Z

We are here in Manang the gateway to Annapurna. Our height is 3540 mts. Today we did an acclimatisation exercise and climbed to 3800 mts. The trek so far is enjoyable an everyone is in good form and settling into the pace. Kay you wouldave loved the bridges especially the first one. We crossed a rickety bridge, not too stable with the glacier river torrenting underneath. The landscape up to Manang is fertile, passing rice paddi fields, corn, everything green and luscious and surrounded by snowcapped mountains. Scenery is something else. Tomorrow we start on our trek over the Thorung la Pass. Evenings get very cold. Sunday we had snow and I wasn't prepared for so went walking in the snow with my fleepersoce wrapped round my legs and whatever else was left in my bag on my person. Next day we were prepared and walked in a fairy christmas wonderland - fantastic. I hope all is well with you . I hope Diarmo is alright. Will try and email you again. Not great here = mouse keeps hopping. Good luck. Marguerita.

Sunny Knockmealdowns

2010-10-29T23:06:00.000+01:00

With all the fine weather have we forgotten what it's like to walk in rain?

Thanks to Kay for the sunny Knockmealdowns pics.

Annapurna

2010-10-21T15:20:00.000+01:00

Best wishes from all members to JJO'Flynn & company on their upcoming trek on the Annapurna circuit.
Please keep us informed on progress.

Recent Galty Rescue

2010-10-21T15:17:00.001+01:00

Letter from Eddie Hanrahan to 'Kilkenny People' Newspaper 15 Oct 2010:
"Dear Editor, I wish to thank members of the Tyndall Mountain Club who came to our assistance when our son fell & fractured his leg while ascending the Galtee MOuntains. Their help was fantastic as they had to carry him across difficult terrain to a road where we were able to get him to medical assistance quickly.
Yours, Eddie Hanrahan"

Happy hikers & their Brocken Spectre.

2010-10-11T21:10:00.000+01:00

Sunday's Galty Walk was accompanied, it seems, by a Spectre of Brocken!

New Welsh mountain.

2010-09-21T14:59:00.001+01:00

A good reason to visit Wales again?! See the story - Glyder Fawr given a new height:
Glydar Fawr

New 'Everest' Film

2010-09-17T14:08:00.000+01:00

View trailer of new film (Wildest Dream) about George Mallory's attempt on Everest in 1924 - three years after the first Everest expedition, led by Chas. Howard-Bury from Mullingar!
Wildest Dream

Graiguenamanagh Events

2010-09-16T12:42:00.002+01:00

With walks in Graigue this weekend take a look at all the other events going there:
Graigue -Booktown

Club AGM

2010-09-09T13:03:00.000+01:00

Thanks to the outgoing officers for the hard work of the past year. Jer and Sean completed their terms of office as treasurer and secretary. John Smart was re-elected as club Chair. Anghus Barry was elected as Hon. Secretary & Sean Costello was elected as Treasurer. We welcome Anne Marie Walsh and Rosaleen Carroll as new members of the Club Committee.
We look forward to many exciting events to celebrate the coming year, the club's 30th anniversary.

Meets List Change

2010-09-05T21:49:00.002+01:00

Note that Alma's hike next Sunday will be in the Nire Valley.

2010-09-03T20:10:00.000+01:00

Hope you all enjoyed the Summer Hols.

Reminder that the club's AGM takes place in the Home Rule Club on Weds 8th Sep at 8.30 pm.

The coming year is a special one for the club as we will celebrate its 30th Anniversary.

Come along to the AGM and have your say in the decisions of the club.

Among the agenda items are:

30th Anniv celebrations;election of officers;

Motions for the AGM should be submitted to the secretary beforehand.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Weds.

First Hike Plans

2010-08-26T09:01:00.000+01:00

Dieter, who is leading this Sunday's hike has great plans for this inaugural hike of the new season:
There are 2 options, one is the wet one where we will go up the steam wherever possible and therefore get wet!!! The other would be that another group could follow up along the stream to the right, then head up to Crotty's and then do the Coumshingaun circuit, pop down to the lake and prepare a BBQ ( I will bring the disposable one and some kebabs and if others could bring sausages etc...).

Gus Tobin Galty Walk - Stats

2010-07-13T16:39:00.000+01:00

There was a total of 18 clubs represented: Wayfarers, Ballhoura Bears, Dungarvan, Kilkenny Walkers, Ramblers, Bishopstown, Tyndall, Tullow, Peaks, Limerick, Bogtrotters.
A very fast time was posted by Mick Burke and Walter Keane who completed the 'walk' in 3hrs 40 mins.
Thanks to those who completed the Evaluation Forms - your comments will be taken into account for the future - apart from "ski lifts at either end and a railway line between" - but only because of environmental impact!!.

Blackstairs Jun 27 - last walk of the season.

2010-07-02T18:09:00.001+01:00

Nice day for lunch among the Cotton Grass in the Blackstairs. Thanks Helen.

Gus Tobin Galty Walk

2010-06-12T23:26:00.000+01:00

A gtreat day out on the Galtys. Thanks to all members who contributed of time and effort to make the day a resounding success. Also to the members who acted as 'catering staff' for end of walk refreshments.
The Foot pub, its management and staff, contributed greatly to the success of the day. Thanks heaps.
The revised finish route seems to have been an improvement.
Let us know what you think!!

Slieve Blooms

2010-06-12T23:19:00.000+01:00

Many missed a a wonderful day out on the Slieve Bloom Hills on 6th June!!

Camino Easter 2010

2010-05-11T11:15:00.000+01:00

Holy Water for the pilgrims!!

Wicklow 9th May

2010-05-10T19:31:00.000+01:00

Ann Sommerfield organised some wonderful weather for this walk!

Cloghane

2010-05-06T15:02:00.000+01:00

Love to see some pics of Cloghane weekend.

Hope the weather was as good as in this photo

General Meeting

2010-05-03T20:39:00.001+01:00

Reminder to all members that a general meeting of the club will take place on Wednesday next 5th May at 8.30pm in the Home Rule Club.

Among the items on the agenda will be the arrangements for the forthcoming Gus Tobin Galty Marathon.

Your views on these and other issues relating to the club will be much appreciated. Hoping to see you there,

Seán Costello(Hon Secretary Tyndall MC)

Sun 02 May

2010-05-01T00:04:00.001+01:00

As you know many of our members are in Cloghane, Co. Kerry this weekend. For those who wish to walk locally (near KK) John Smart is leading a walk on Sunday next 2nd May. Meet as usual at Kilkenny cinema at 10.15am. Regards,
Seán(Sec. Tyndall MC)

Sl Blooms 25/4

2010-04-29T11:47:00.000+01:00

Apologies to anyone who showed up for Sl Blooms on 25th.
Due to a volcano in Iceland I was unable to make it to the venue.
Hope you were not seriously inconvenienced.
Kevin

Camino - Easter

2010-04-19T00:35:00.002+01:00

Any pics of Camino trip?

Joint Walk

2010-03-18T09:30:00.000Z

Sunday next(21st March) is a special day in the Tyndall Walks Calendar when the club hosts a joint walk with our good friends in Tullow MC. The walk is a Medium Grade one on the Slievenamon Mt. range and the leader is Club Chairman John Smart. There will be refreshments in Kehoe`s Pub, Kilcash after the walk. Tullow walkers expect to come in force and we hope there will be a good turnout of our own members for what promises to be an enjoyable day on the hills and a relaxing get together in Kehoe`s afterwards.

Hoping to see you there !

Seán Costello(Hon Sec. Tyndall MC).

Dolmen and Women

2010-03-14T22:32:00.000Z

Prehistoric Dolmen and some Women resting at Knockroe

2010-03-12T20:51:00.001Z

Wednesday walk on Sl na mban

2010 Away Trip Plans

2010-02-10T23:10:00.005Z

Some events planned for 2010:
1. Cloghane, Kerry. May1/2/3. Contact Mick Taylor (087 6707724)
2. Annapurna Circuit. Oct 2010. Contact JJ O'Flynn (jjoflynn@eircom.net)