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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Best of luck climbing it I done it a few years ago it was tough, make sure you've good footwear bring water, if you've a walking stick bring it they sell them in the shop beside it, take care coming back down I slipped a few times  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Climbing Croagh patrick on Sunday . Any other fabbers around ? lol "
Will do it sometime ..have done Carruntoohill..tough climb but invigorating...hope the day is great for you weather wise and you enjoy the day ..let us know how you got on ..huge Salute to you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Wrap up well, it’s freezing at the top. Bring some water and snacks, I had to take a couple breaks going up  gets quite steep and the stones get quite loose near the top so just be careful, and also be careful on the way down as that’s when a lot of people take a tumble! |
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"Best of luck climbing it I done it a few years ago it was tough, make sure you've good footwear bring water, if you've a walking stick bring it they sell them in the shop beside it, take care coming back down I slipped a few times "
Pray for me lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Best of luck climbing it I done it a few years ago it was tough, make sure you've good footwear bring water, if you've a walking stick bring it they sell them in the shop beside it, take care coming back down I slipped a few times
Pray for me lol"
You'll be grand  |
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"Wrap up well, it’s freezing at the top. Bring some water and snacks, I had to take a couple breaks going up gets quite steep and the stones get quite loose near the top so just be careful, and also be careful on the way down as that’s when a lot of people take a tumble!"
The section from the col to the summit is nearly all proper steps now. Only the last 30 or 40 metres to be completed.
Did it 3 weeks ago in 2½ hours including half an hour at the top. |
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By *eth TVTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Climbing Croagh patrick on Sunday . Any other fabbers around ? lol "
Best of luck to you! It’s tricky enough, mainly because of the scree at the summit and the fact that it’s pretty much a climb from sea level to the top and deceptively easy; it’s no coincidence than it’s Irelands busiest mountain rescue call out.
Have a water and windproof jacket with you. The weather on the Reek literally changes at a glance and you will definitely be at risk of hypothermia because you will get heavy rain and gales on top, even on the calmest day. Wear good walking boots too and if you can, some good gloves wouldn’t go amiss at the summit because you will need your hands the odd time. And I’d second trekking sticks as well; the hut at the car park sells or rents them.
But once you hit the top, there’s no better sight in the world and you’ll be there to enjoy it all
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"Do people still do it bare foot? "
Only saw 2 this year who were bare footed and on a pilgrimage but ignorant as fuck to the other walkers by knocking them out of their way with flags they were carrying.
There were a dozen or so last year and many still do it barefooted on reek Sunday |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have climbed it 30plus times, u prepared it’s tough but with right shoes water and snacks you’ll manage no bother.
I actually maybe around Westport the weekend and haven’t climbed it in a while so maybe you’ll see up there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I walked halfway about 10 years ago when on hols. Ragin I didnt get it all done but rain came on and it was slippy enough.
Definately going to walk to the top next time I am down that way.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’d love to but not allowed do anything to strenuous as I’m still getting back from a torn hamstring lol
Hope you enjoy it. Would love to be behind you enjoying the view |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Climbing Croagh patrick on Sunday . Any other fabbers around ? lol "
Hope you get a nice clear day for it. Fabulous views from the summit and a great feeling of achievement when you get there. Water , energy bars , phone and a small first aid pack in your backpack would be my suggestion. Have a great day |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I walked halfway about 10 years ago when on hols. Ragin I didnt get it all done but rain came on and it was slippy enough.
Definately going to walk to the top next time I am down that way.
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wise decision to abandon it! There will always be another time to climb it |
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"Wrap up well, it’s freezing at the top. Bring some water and snacks, I had to take a couple breaks going up gets quite steep and the stones get quite loose near the top so just be careful, and also be careful on the way down as that’s when a lot of people take a tumble!
The section from the col to the summit is nearly all proper steps now. Only the last 30 or 40 metres to be completed.
Did it 3 weeks ago in 2½ hours including half an hour at the top. "
2.5hours?? Jeez well done |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Did someone say they have steps to the top now ? I done it a few times and the shale at the top was the most difficult part for me.
Just take your time going up and enjoy it,take a break and sit down whenever you wish. Unless you plan on running up that hill backwards |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's much more doable now that it's all steps nearly the entire way up. Still a steep climb, but at least you're not slipping and sliding like before. "
So it is steps.? Wow. That makes a big difference |
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"It's much more doable now that it's all steps nearly the entire way up. Still a steep climb, but at least you're not slipping and sliding like before. "
Yeah I heard there are steps there now.. every little helps haha x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do people still do it bare foot?
I saw some in their bare feet
think Lough Derg tis bare footed and 3 days too,toast and sugar black tae & coffee ,I'd arriave home like a rake "
Now that's tough |
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"Climbing Croagh patrick on Sunday . Any other fabbers around ? lol "
 
Where were you 2 week's ago?
Sadly never done it meself, not yet anyway's. Even doe it's very far away from me, here.
Sadly have something on Saturday night. Don't think I'd be in the form for it an Suday. Ya, they've improved the path way on it in the year or more. Ya, the weather can be hit or miss on it.
Good luck with it OP. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You'll have no bother, stepping stones on all the steep now,the first section is as hard,just stick with it and bring a jacket and water ."
When was the stepping stones put in? It was years ago when I done it.. it was tough |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Think started over covid but not long finished "
It's over 10yrs since I done it, I was like bambi coming down fell so many times, funny now but not at the time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've a big stick if u want it
let's see
'Now,now none of that criac r I'll get the wooden spoon out..
this is a religious thread "
Oops sorry.. I'm on me knees.. bless me father as I've been told I have sinned |
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"I've a big stick if u want it
let's see
'Now,now none of that criac r I'll get the wooden spoon out..
this is a religious thread
Oops sorry.. I'm on me knees.. bless me father as I've been told I have sinned "
all's forgiven now take urself off to the beds of lough derg for a day as ur penance |
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"I've a big stick if u want it
let's see
'Now,now none of that criac r I'll get the wooden spoon out..
this is a religious thread
Oops sorry.. I'm on me knees.. bless me father as I've been told I have sinned
all's forgiven now take urself off to the beds of lough derg for a day as ur penance "
Fuck .. really |
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"Climbing Croagh patrick on Sunday . Any other fabbers around ? lol "
Jeez...you brave.i just went down Kinbane head and climbed back I thought i'm gonna die.lol
I need more sexercise me thinking  
Good luck!!enjoy the ride...I mean walk.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Now this might be controversial, but for a person who loves mountains , can’t really find the real ones to climb in this island "
Definitely. There are no proper mountains here. |
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By *uinn79Man
over a year ago
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"You'll have no bother, stepping stones on all the steep now,the first section is as hard,just stick with it and bring a jacket and water .
When was the stepping stones put in? It was years ago when I done it.. it was tough "
they have been putting steps in for the last 3 years |
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"You'll have no bother, stepping stones on all the steep now,the first section is as hard,just stick with it and bring a jacket and water .
When was the stepping stones put in? It was years ago when I done it.. it was tough they have been putting steps in for the last 3 years "
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