Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => General Chat => Topic started by: Mourneman on April 22, 2012
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For a number of years now i've been a member of Mountaineering Ireland,for those who don't know anything about it here's some info -
Mountaineering Ireland is the national representative body for all mountaineers, including hillwalkers, climbers and ramblers, and represents your interests at local, national and international level.
Membership is open to both clubs and individuals. At present the MI has some 10,500 members - made up of over 145 member clubs and 1,400 individual members.
The work of Mountaineering Ireland includes: promoting mountaineering activities in Ireland; providing a range of services to members; promoting safety and training amongst walkers and climbers and encouraging responsible use of the upland environment.
In addition to membership subscriptions, Mountaineering Ireland is supported by government grant aid (Irish Sports Council and Sport Northern Ireland).
What you get from your Mountaineering Ireland membership
- A Quarterly magazine - The Irish Mountain Log.
- A Monthly e-zine - Mountaineering Matters.
- Discounts in most outdoor shops and a variety of other related retailers.
- Mountaineering Ireland insurance - mainly Civil Liability cover, includes Personal Accident cover for permanent injuries
- Access to Travel & Activity insurance for walking and climbing trips abroad
- A personalised membership card (required for retailer discounts)
- Access to Mountaineering Ireland Grant schemes
- Full-time office staff to handle enquiries and provide information
- Development of training schemes for hillwalkers and climbers
- A channel for your access, environmental and other concerns
- Mountaineering Ireland Lecture and Film Series at venues around the country with discounted prices for Mountaineering Ireland members
- Youth Meets & support for youth training
- Annual Summer Alpine Meet - including training courses for beginners.
- Spring, Winter and Autumn Meets - organised in Scotland and Ireland.
- Mountaineering Ireland web site - www.mountaineering.ie
- Access to the Mountaineering Library Collection - guidebooks & general mountaineering books
- Expedition grants and advice
- Training grant schemes, mainly aimed at supporting member clubs
- 10% discount on purchase of foreign maps and guidebooks ordered through Jossbooks
- Rock climbing guidebooks and other publications, available to members at discounted rates online and through Mountaineering Ireland office.
- Annual indoor climbing competition (Irish Bouldering League)
- Eligibility for UIAA Reciprocal Rights stamps to Alpine Huts
basically folk,if you're not already a member then sign up quickly,the staff are easy to talk to & their advice is great ;D
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Hi Mourneman, just to let you know that there is another orgainsation that caters for Rambling and Hillwalking but not Mountaineering. It is The Ulster Federation of Rambling Club (UFRC) The website is http://www.ufrc-online.co.uk/. In order to become a member of this organistion, you just join a hillwalking/rambling club in Northern Ireland that is affiliated to it and you automatically become a member if UFRC. They offer discounts in a lot of the Outdoor Shops in Belfast and beyond. They also offer differernt courses. Check the website for more details.