http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/mboard.php TheShortSpan, Bouldering in Ireland, RSS feed for the message board. en-us http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2036.html Neil posted the following "A few routes exist but short and little protection. There is some potential highter up. Rock by in large sound but flaky in spots. The MR team does rope training there." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2035.html Dec posted the following "The top trad spots in Ireland are probably Fairhead (and the bouldering is in the same general area as the crags) and the Burren (Allidie, which is just up the way from the Doolin bouldering and across the water from the Aran Islands). Wicklow is probably best for bouldering, but the trad there is so-so and beware of the midge! For trad routes check out the route wiki on climbing.ie Dec." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2034.html Dave posted the following "Defo buy a road atlas. Bouldering wise Wicklow is best. Doolin is worth a visit if you are tradding in Ailladie. The Gap of Dunloe has good bouldering and routes. Fairhead has lots of bouldering but it's quite hardcore. Mournes has good routes a small amount of quality bouldering. Donegal has tons of trad, particularly short easyish single pitch and some good bouldering..." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2033.html sherlock posted the following "Yeah, I meant Larne to Wicklow,I was just being dopey. Thanks for the info,all useful! cheers,Sherlock" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2032.html Bren posted the following "ferry to larne? then it'll take 3 hours to drive to wicklow. There is an online database here http://wiki.climbing.ie/index.php/Irish_Climbing_Route_Database here's the guidebooks for trad http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/index.php?cPath=276&osCsid=234cc79020c4455b301db7eecf72e744 if you're planning on driving a few different areas you could cut down on arsing around by buying one of these http://www.irishmaps.ie/product/display.cfm?ProductID=7 Irish signposting is patchy at times all the best " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2031.html sherlock posted the following "Inspired by Mr Flanagan's guide,we'll be heading over in the summer.We're planning to mix it up with both trad and bouldering and have around 3 weeks. Just a few questions..... How long will it take to drive from Cairnryan to wicklow? Will we manage without buying a million maps? Is there a select guide to trad?I have an old Constable guide that i would imagine is sadly out of date? cheers,Nigel" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2030.html Petermc posted the following "It's a great spot for bouldering and swimming and walking along/inside the cliff toward Dun Aengus. Rent bikes to get up there. I still don't understand why people go to the other 2 islands considering how good Innis Mor is!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2029.html bene posted the following "hey, im around the easky area until january 20. any locals want to catch me for a boulder trip? got plenty of time. regards, bene" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2028.html ciaran posted the following "True that Dave. That spot looks amazing, I have to get over there and check it out this year !! " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2027.html Dave posted the following "Yes it is. Cause he is a nob." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2026.html ciaran posted the following "Is this the worm hole ? What's your man on about with the ''serpants layer'' ?? ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAUlyOSe8Pc" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2025.html Dave posted the following "No worries. Hope you enjoy it. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2024.html Caragh posted the following "Sadly, it's too late. I asked for the book as a belated Christmas present, so my cousin ended up ordering it from another site yesterday when she couldn't get it to work here. But at least the problem is fixed now for all those international orders that'll be coming your way ;) Looking forward to checking out some bouldering spots next time I'm back on home soil!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2023.html Dave posted the following "Thanks a million for letting me know I think it should work now..." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2022.html Caragh posted the following "Hey there - I just tried ordering the guidebook for international delivery, but I keep getting a Paypal error. It seems to work fine for delivery to Ireland. Just wanted to let you know so that the money from farther afield still gets routed to your coffers ;)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2021.html Pierre posted the following "These guys bring slacklining to a whole new level: http://sebmontaz.com/videos/237-trailer-i-believe-i-can-fly-flight-of-the-frenchies" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2020.html Frank posted the following "Cheers.I was thinking the same thing.I'll post something up if I find anything anyway." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2019.html Dave posted the following "I haven't heard anything beyond people saying there might/must be stuff there. Good luck with the exploring..." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2018.html Frank posted the following "Cool,I just live up the road.I'll put up whatever I find out.You haven't heard of anything in Maumtrasna have you?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2017.html Dave posted the following "I haven't anyway. It looks interesting but I wouldn't travel far to visit it. If you do check it out it would be great to hear how you get on?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2016.html Frank posted the following "Has anyone climbed at Cur Hill or Maam mentioned in the guide?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2015.html Trish posted the following "http://trishboulders.blogspot.com/2011/10/co-op-rathmines.html" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2014.html Dave posted the following "April sounds like a good time. Have a great trip." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2013.html Benedikt posted the following "hey guys, thx for the answers. i know, in switzerland we have a lot of awesome bouldering spots. jesterday i was in chironico, it was sensational :) but i like the peoples, pubs und guinness in ireland ;) at the end of april i will rent a house in doolin with 3 fellas, and i hope it will be nice weather. if not.... we have the guinness if somebody will plan a trip to switzerland, dont forget the lindental ;)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2012.html Barry posted the following "Hi All, Due to the woeful lack of training facilities in Cork, I have been recently looking into setting a Bouldering Coop in Cork. I have been already involved in a coop in Dublin and it was a very successful venture (see http://trishboulders.blogspot.com/2011/10/facelift.html for some recent pics). It would be great to set one in Cork. At the moment, there are two properties that have the potential to hold such a venture, so I am looking to find out who might be interested in joining. What is a Coop: a bouldering facility put together by a cooperative of members; all decisions would be made by and for all members, costs would be spread amongst the members and no one would make any money. What would it be: Every member would have a key, 24 hr access, every day of the year. Similar to the Dublin venues, the wall would have four boards, differing angles - proposed 45 degree, 25 degree, 15 degree and a barrel. In addition, campus boards and fingerboards would be available. There would also be some room for chilling out, leaving your stuff etc So who is it for: For those who are sick of the Mardyke and for those people that want to train to improve their climbing. As such, it would not be an ideal location for someone who has just started but if you are highly motivated, why not... How much does it cost: The painful part. As there is an initial cost for construction, there would be an estimated entry fee of 200 euro. Depending on agreement among members, this entry fee/part of may be refundable upon leaving the coop. There would also be a monthly fee to cover rent/electricity etc and this is estimated at approx 25-30 euro a month. However, as I would be putting my name on a lease, a commitment of 6 months rent in advance would be required for each member. Summary - a great climbing venue where you will get strong, have 24/7 access. The Dublin coop is the perfect example, people went from climbing font 6b to 7b in one year. And all this would be for the cost of a few pints per month. I think that this is a great opportunity and not to be missed. If you are interested, please email at b.odwyer@ucc.ie . Approximately 20-25 people would be required to make this work, there are already 9 people with their name in the pot. Thanks, Barry" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2011.html Dave posted the following "Not sure about this one Tim. Potential is a funny one. Kind of a known unknown." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2010.html Tim posted the following "The bouldering potential is better than the trad!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2009.html Dave posted the following "Of course you are right, there is only one or two problems equivalent in quality to Switzerland. Remind me what those two are?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2008.html boulderer posted the following "Hey Benedikt, Coming from Switzerland, you are going to be very disappointed with the quality of bouldering in Ireland (apart from one or two problems). Ireland is a beautiful place and well worth a visit, just do not base the trip too much on the bouldering. Do you trad climb also?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2007.html petermc posted the following "http://www.batterycity.ie/led_lenser_x21__x_series__advanced_fokus-p-4357.html?cPath=241_498&osCsid=c0334baddba6bd1b428a237a9072664f should be good for climbing after hours" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2006.html Dave posted the following "Depends what you want. The driest month is May but there isn't much difference in rain terms from May til August. Colder months are better for friction. Doolin is wet very frequently in the winter - best time for Doolin in definitely summer. The guide has info about conditions for all the areas." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2005.html Benedikt posted the following "Howdy, i am from switzerland and plan a trip to ireland for bouldering. i prefer the westside near doolin. my question: when is the best time to bouldering in ireland ? I ask this in order to escape the rain ;) best regards Benedikt" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2004.html KevinM posted the following "It's probably a bit late, but you can hire mats at the Maisonbleau. Their website is here : http://www.maisonbleau.com/index.htm" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2003.html Simon posted the following "Thanks for all the information lads. I will stay at Campsite la Musardière. One other thing I've heard that the landings are very good in Fontainebleau and that a mat is not necessary. So I have decided not to bring mine as it sounds like I will have a lot of cycling to do. Is it possible to hire mats over there??" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2002.html Dave posted the following "We just stayed in a small gite in Larchant near Elephant, it slept 5 - if you include the sofa bed - but was only 250 which was the middle season. So it could work out pretty cheap, definitely cheaper than the Ibis which is about 40 a night. There is a guy Stef who we stayed with, we rented his gite but he does a B+B setup as well. Could be nice. http://www.bonadresse.com/ile-de-france/afequo.aspx?Refproprietaire=485 bit expensive though." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2001.html diarmuid posted the following "it was possible in the past to rent bikes at the train station, you might try that if you've no car. you can cycle to musardieres campsite and base yourself there." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/2000.html KevinM posted the following "If you don't have a car the best bet is probably to stay in Capming la Musardière. It's 5 minutes walk form Gorges du Chats, and just over an hours walk from the Trois pigneons areas. http://www.eurocampings.co.uk/en/europe/france/%CEle-de-france/essonne/campsite-la-musardiere-103844/ As Barry said, you are definately better off to have a car though!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1999.html Barry posted the following "Stay there for definite!! Generally stay in gites but if you are on your own, this would be a problem. There are some cheap places in Font - not formula 1 but the other cheap motel chain - but they're a bit souless you'd need a car for a definite but I think that you need a car wherever you'd stay. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1998.html Simon posted the following "Hello, I'm going to Fontainebleau in a week for some bouldering, does anyone have any suggestions for accomodation, is it better to stay in Paris or are there hostels nearer to the bouldering?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1997.html Richard posted the following "Has anybody got a mat to sell? I'd like to get into bouldering this winter. If anybody knows somebody getting rid of a mat or going to the UK where they can bring me back an Alpkit Phud then let me know! Email richardcreagh@hotmail.com." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1996.html Dave posted the following "I'm bringing a grill to cook on and a rucksack of wood and a few burgers. Can everyone bring along wood or charcoal and their meat?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1995.html Trish Fox posted the following "If you build it, they will come. ;)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1994.html chris r posted the following "yep, trish and claire are going too" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1993.html Dave posted the following "Is anyone planning to go along to this?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1992.html Kevin Kilroy posted the following "These wee problems are a short dander up from the campsite and provided a distraction from running out of food to eat for dinner if nothing else! There are bits and bobs about the island, worth taking a mat with you and having an explore yourself. The Pump n Jump is cool." http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Wet Dragon Poo, grade is 4, county is Clare, area is Doolin, boulder is left of Reardon Mem. Wall, description is located left next to BMX on the main wall behind "Hider" on the mantle. place a mat and start sitting. go straight up following the pretty good holds upwards till the top. bouldered in August 2011 while the wall was very slippery and wet (drenched in salt water). felt like a 5b ... if dry it's for sure not more then a 4 / 4+. but was fun and a great experience bouldering in Ireland as a bavarian rock climber ;-), fa is Martin Hawle, FA date is Aug 2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1991.html PJ posted the following "Hi Ian I think only it looks like, I tried few inland places(arount Kilmurvey beach as well) on Inis Mor but the rock is to sharp and/or very loose. And always it looks like good before you are closer... PJ" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1990.html Dave posted the following "Not as far as I know Ian. Most places are ruined by sharp rock. So if its relatively smooth it should be worth a visit." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1989.html Stephen McMullan posted the following "Sorry can't help. Just to note that its close to the campsite which could be very convenient. S" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1988.html Ian Mulvany posted the following "Has anyone done any bouldering on the south west escarpment next to the nice beach (east side of the beach) http://maps.google.com/?ll=53.134143,-9.739745&spn=0.01138,0.033023&t=h&z=16&vpsrc=6 I was there yesterday but didn't have time to have a go at anything. It looks like there is some good potential. - Ian" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Feral, grade is 6C+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is The cave, description is Further on from Stool pigeon is a steep arete, SS at low positive rh pinch and lh sidepull and finish at the juggy ledge , fa is John Howard, FA date is 26/08/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Chris Drew Blood, grade is 7a?, county is Wicklow, area is Black Castle, boulder is 3rd Cove, problem 6, description is Start on blobs and straight up., fa is Barry, FA date is 27/08/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1987.html Barry posted the following "Cool, will check that out and I'll let ya know what turns up on my travels. Take it easy man and hope all is well with yourself and the family, B" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1986.html Dave posted the following "The stuff mentioned on the other road, the N71." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1985.html Barry posted the following "Cheers Dave, it looks cool. Will check it out at the weekend. Just wondering as to whether you have any inklings as to any other hidden gems in Kerry, outside of the gap/black valley?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1984.html Dave posted the following "Photo here Barry http://betaguides.blogspot.com/2011/08/diverted-to-glenmalure.html" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1983.html Barry posted the following "Time for Icecream, is there a pic or some such.." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1982.html Dave posted the following "It's on Pip Beach Chris." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1981.html chris r posted the following "hey dave, where does this fit in with the wicklow coast topo? looks cool" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Stool pigeon, grade is 7A+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is The cave, description is A couple of minutes walk from the cave (towards the baily lighthouse)is a small bay with a prominent block in the middle- photo in the coastline past this is an overhung prow in a narrow zawn, SS at undercut pocket, finishing at the jug above the overlap on the lhs of prow, fa is John Howard, FA date is 24/08/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Moth-eaten, grade is 7B+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is The cave, description is link-up; start as for mothwalk but trend back through the rough green tufa fin to the start of maneater and finish up this, fa is John Howard, FA date is 24/08/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Vision of Sharks, grade is 5, county is Kerry, area is Black Valley - Lough Reag, boulder is Submarine, description is The Submarine is a large huge boulder halfway between The Wave and Rock´n Lock. Traverse the upper edge from right to the left on its upper edge. Finish when you can step on the next boulder around the edge. The arete at the southwestern edge has a nice SS, 5.
, fa is Ralf Gentsch, FA date is August '11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The German Bonus, grade is 6b, county is Kerry, area is Gap of Dunloe, boulder is Hex, description is SS as for problem 1 on the Hex, reach to the lip and follow it left to finish. See video photo, fa is Ralf Gentsch, FA date is August '11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The black stuff, grade is 7a+, county is Galway, area is Jim's Nook/Lettergesh, boulder is Jim's Nook area, description is Long/pumpy R to L trav. of ivy-topped overhanging wall on ridge N of river mentioned in Jim's Nook section of guide (p173). Wade the river and follow the N shore/ridge inland for few hundred metres to find obvious ivy-topped wall. SS at vertical crack near R side of wall (just R of point where ivy level drops down to head height - could start a bit further R at harder grade). Pull on and head L thru technical/powerful sequence to ok shakeout in small corner feature. Continue L through 2nd hard section to gain much easier but still good/pumpy ground to obvious finish point at incut jugs on top of small rounded arete at L end of crag. Rock a bit snappy but landing good and line described clean. Stay low to avoid looser rock higher up. , fa is Owen Hayward, FA date is 9/8/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1980.html chris r posted the following "tarps back in Aldi from thursday.." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1979.html Trish posted the following "2 hours before and you more than like will be able to walk around - you may have to do a little climbing, but it's just easy scrambling over low rocky bits to avoid the water... Or just take your shoes off, roll up your trousers and walk through the water!! Best website for tidetimes: http://www.hyc.ie/tides/win_tides_week.asp Have fun!, conditions have been brilliant these past couple of weeks! " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1978.html Dave posted the following "How many hours before Low Tide is best for visiting the cave? What is the most accurate website for times for it? Planning to go some time this week." http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Basilisk, grade is 7C+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is the cave, description is link-up; Destroyer-Maneater-Spunk, fa is John Howard, FA date is 17/8/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is torpedo feet, grade is 6c+, county is Wicklow, area is black castle, boulder is The room, description is blank face outside the cave, start on two small crimps, pull up and trow your left foot out on to the left arete, and finish up the arete. Fun problem if you like crimps and a flying kick move., fa is Jonathan Redmond, FA date is 14/8/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Slot Machine, grade is 6c, county is Wicklow, area is Black Castle, boulder is The Room, description is Start in the perfect slopey slot, then slap up to the slopey shelf then traverse right along the shelf and under the nose to finish standing on the slab. Cool moves on nice rock., fa is Paul Brennan, FA date is 14/08/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is 127 Minutes, grade is 5, county is Wicklow, area is Black Castle, boulder is Biker Cove, description is Start as for What are yiz doin', get jammed in, then squirm out horizontally to get stood up on the shelf on the right. Suprisingly technical., fa is Jonathon Redmond, FA date is 14/08/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is What are yiz doin'?, grade is 4, county is Wicklow, area is Black Castle, boulder is Biker Cove, description is Start ar far into the rubbish filled chimney as you deem sensible, then go up. Great fun., fa is Jonathon Redmond, FA date is 14/08/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Brokeback, grade is 6b, county is Wicklow, area is Black Castle, boulder is Biker Cove, description is Problem 4 in topo. Start from slopey shelf and use positive crimps to gain the highest pocket. Not topped out as the rock quality deteriorates rapidly.

Name refers to what would happen if you fluffed the top., fa is Jonathon Redmond, FA date is 14/08/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Danky-loco, grade is 7B+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is the cave, description is link-up; start as for danky dank and finish as for loco total...line 101 on the new topo ;), fa is John Howard, FA date is 09/08/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1977.html Dave posted the following "There is a lot of stuff being climbed in the cave at the moment so I have updated the topo, download it here http://www.theshortspan.com/guide/howth.png" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Cygnet, grade is 7a+, county is Dublin, area is Sutton, boulder is the cave, description is link-up; start as for Bring out the swans and finish as for Loco total , fa is John Howard, FA date is 07/08/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Lamprey, grade is 7a+, county is Dublin, area is Portrane, boulder is The arch, description is A tight line starting as for Leviathan and trending leftwards out on the steep, pocketed wall before following a faint crack back right to the brown jug (likely to have been done before but thought I'd throw it up to get people on it as it climbs better than it looks), fa is John Howard, FA date is 28/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Perfect Opening Line, grade is 6c, county is Wicklow, area is Glendasan, boulder is South , description is Up the hill about 100 metres, above the Tank Boulder, is a quite obvious left to right rising low traverse rail from sit, at an angle of about 10 degrees, 5 metres of of blissful climbing, rocking out left to finish, fa is L Robinson, FA date is 27/06/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Sideways Down, grade is 6b+, county is Wicklow, area is Glendasan, boulder is Starting Block, description is Sit start with both hands on the left corner, of the steep lip with the fallen block landing, work you way rightwards across the lip and work your hands around the arête, then top out, some good heel action needed, spicy top-out., fa is L Robinson, FA date is 28/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Underglass, grade is 6c, county is Wicklow, area is Glenmalure Terrace, boulder is The Sheep Shelter, description is Jump start to the lip of the roof, lay-back and press over the lip, doing this problem from sit will be a*** classic as it tackle the steep roof on crimps, fa is L Robinson, FA date is 26/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Outspan, grade is 6b, county is Wicklow, area is Glenmalure Terrace, boulder is The Sheep Shelter, description is The right-hand side on good holds, reach to a tricky sloping topout, possible sit start, fa is L Robinson, FA date is 26/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Huckleberry huggin, grade is 7a?, county is Down, area is Binnian, boulder is gamma tor, description is To the left of weed killer. Bear hug the arete to top. Sitter also possible but doesn't really add anything to the problem. Project problem number 9 in guide, fa is R Hunter, FA date is 24/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Undertow, grade is 7c, county is Dublin, area is Sutton, boulder is Aytons cave, description is SS at incut rh undercling and low lh edge beyond danky dank, power out rightwards through a line of undercuts and sidepulls finishing as for maneater, fa is John Howard, FA date is 24/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Red Flag, grade is 6c, county is Wicklow, area is North Prison, boulder is The Warden Boulder , description is A sloping diagonal crack from sit on the right-hand end of the blocks large face, Heather top out! Brilliant balancy moves, from a trick start., fa is Lee Robinson, FA date is 24/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1976.html Paul posted the following "Theres bits and bobs about alright, but not of any great volume or quality. Though there is some very nice looking stuff on short vertical walls on the south and west sides of the Mweelmore peninsula. Wouldn't be worth a trip out just to boulder though. Cruit is much more promising." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1975.html Dave posted the following "I noticed that a few problems had been done on Gola. Anyone have more info? http://www.pete-smith.co.uk/dynamic/photo.php?fullsize=14781.jpg http://www.pete-smith.co.uk/dynamic/photo.php?fullsize=14775.jpg" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Mothwalk, grade is 7a+, county is Dublin, area is Sutton, boulder is Aytons cave, description is Sit start squeezing a deep right hand jug and sloping left hand edge, climb leftwards past the slanting shelf and steep pinches into the start of carolines and finish up this, fa is John Howard, FA date is June 2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Beluga humpin, grade is 6a, county is down, area is Slieve Binnian, boulder is Mr potato head boulder, description is Back of the boulder to the left of "The squeeze that croc lanked"Guide P224 problem 13. Stand at jug and mantle.Then mantle wrestle again. No crack on the left., fa is -, FA date is -. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Felsic Fantasy, grade is 6b?, county is down, area is slieve binnian, boulder is wee things boulder, description is Start right arete of problem 9 in guide. Obvious crimp for left hand,right hand pinching arete. Heel by your hand and rock until you can rock no more!, fa is R Hunter, FA date is 12/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Louisa's Traverse, grade is 3+, county is Donegal, area is Doagh Strand, boulder is Petrified Wall area, description is On the block opposite Petrified Wall. Right to left traverse of the face, starting on the awkward, wrong-facing side-pulls and finishing high. , fa is Caro Vandenplas, FA date is 03/07/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Scoop, grade is 5+, county is Donegal, area is Polldoo, boulder is Slab Boulder, description is The scoop to the right of Bullroarer. Bridge delicately and use small crimp up on the right and finish slightly left., fa is Hugh Boyle, FA date is 10/07/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1974.html Hugh posted the following "it was a pretty wet day yesterday but after doing the floppy traverse in the rain i moved up the hill, rain stopped and things dried quickly. Got a few things on the split pea and the arete and slab then moved to the slab boulder. Did the shallow scoop to the right. Think it is probably a bit easier than bullroarer (which is really good). There is a line between the two which is harder but could not get it. midges were trying but breeze kept them mostly at bay. Alas heavy downpour ended a revisit to echo rock." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1973.html Paul posted the following "Was up in Polldoo over easter. If its the same coillte barrier as when I was there then it was installed in a way that makes it impossible to lock...." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1972.html Dave posted the following "http://www.theshortspan.com/photo/polldoo/polldoo3.jpg yes this is bullroarer. The line to the right is harded I would think. You should submit this as a new problem I think - and any others you did on this boulder, apart from Bullroarer. No more details on the other problems I'm afraid. I thought that eventually the barrier would go up. A pity as Split Arete was effectively roadside. How did you get on there, was there any midge?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1971.html Hugh posted the following "Is the picture of the slab problem in the archives bullroarer? did this and the shallow depression to the right. Any more details on the three problems on this slab? Collite have put a barrier across the approach road so its a bit more of a walk now Cheers" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1970.html Lee Robinson posted the following "Staying in Wicklow for a week starting 23rd July if anyone wants to meet up for a day out email me: lee@betaguides.com" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1969.html PeterMc posted the following "and he's not even wearing climbing shoes" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1968.html Trish posted the following "Thanks a mil John, That's great, a towel will be coming along for the dignified version :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1967.html John H posted the following "Was down this evening and it was ok, carolines was grand, funk=mint, usual suspects on loco/maneater wet but loco was doable, destroyer sitter dry as were the sidewalls, but that fucking jug on maneater just kept seeping so you couldn't do any problems that go through it, reckon if loco is on the ticklist Trish I'd go for it, just bring a towel! Or you can leave the towel and dignity at home and use Eamon's sequence ;) hope that helps" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1966.html Trish posted the following "It's so great to see the broad spectrum of bouldering videos popping up these days. It gives those who may not be in the know such a good impression of the sheer scope for adventure and creativity that bouldering in Ireland has to offer - Great video! More of the same please! :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1965.html Trish posted the following "Has anyone been to the cave since Saturday? Is it wet or dry? :) Cheers Trish" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1964.html Pierre posted the following "There's some seriously good stuff on youtube these days : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQZPNrQ7cRg&feature=watch_response" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1963.html Paul Smyth posted the following "Cheers - I'll give them a look" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1962.html Rodders posted the following "I've bouldered at Dunaff without mats and a lot of the stuff at rubinoid is short enough to do without a mat and the landings are grassy. Both would be better with a mat though. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1961.html chris r posted the following "yeah Doagh would be fine, though something to keep sand off would be good. dunaff would require a pad for sure." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1960.html Paul Smyth posted the following "I'm in Ballyliffin for a wedding soon and want to squeeze in a bit of (hungover) bouldering the day after. I can't take my mat and I was wondering if any of the spots are ok without one? Doagh Strand maybe? Cheers, Paul" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1959.html Simonmcg posted the following "seen these back in Lidl sunday just gone. if anyone wants one" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Orange Crush, grade is 6B, county is Donegal, area is Dunaff Bay, boulder is Wide Zawn, description is Between problems 7 and 8 in the guidebook is a small, rounded bulging wall. Start on undercuts, up to small edges then slap up and right to good holds. Done before?, fa is Chris Rooney, FA date is 03/06/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1958.html JohnH posted the following "Cave was mint today, as good as ive seen it, even the usually perma-wet jugs were fine, also there was a brown hoodie, red towel, a glove and a green quechua chalk bag left down there today, theyre all at the back of the cave above the tideline if ya want to retrieve them (although leaving them there as sacrifices to keep the cave gods happy would also be fine by me)" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Grumpus, grade is 6a+, county is Wicklow, area is Glendalough, boulder is Near Jiggery Pokery, description is Think this is new - facing Jiggery Pokery, follow the path straight and slightly right for about 10 metres. Overhanging triangular face, ss on left, one han on arete and one hand on (painful) crimp on face (gradually getting bigger). go up using good holds. Starting move is the hardest, fa is Dec Tormey , FA date is May 2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1957.html Rodney posted the following "Ha ha sand height eh? That explains it, it must have been a high sand day alright. Now if I could just get some high grass and turf days too then I might get some other things ticked! " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1956.html Barry posted the following "Super - Sand height..... Get your shovel out for the true 'tick'" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1955.html Rodney posted the following "Hi Dave, Yes sorry I know you did. It's not a criticism. The problems at some of these areas were done over 10 years ago and we didn't record things back then so it's hard to remember a lot of things. I didn't realise at the time that these problems may not have actually been repeated, so I didn't query that fact that I remember them being harder than the topo states. Split pea is 3 grades easier than super then? Its a funny old game :). Cheers." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1954.html Dave posted the following "I went to Muckros and wasn't impressed I thought the rock was horrible. Anyway the problems are pretty obvious. Re Rubinoid I did the best with the info I had, I send out a draft to you and other Donegal climbers and there was no comments on those grades. Super maywell be easier than 7a, it was a hot day when Barry did it and it just pulling on a sloper so might be a good bit easier on a cool day. A soft 7a all the grade whores will be up to Donegal for the tick now! I think Split Arete is spot on for 6b+ personally. Thanks for the feedback." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1953.html Rodney posted the following "Hi Dave, Just a few belated points/questions on the donegal section of the guide. I'm disappointed the individual problems at Muckross didn't make it in. Michael Duffy's wittily named Jesus, mary and joseph are all good quality and jesus in particular is one of the best problems I've done in donegal. Myself and some visiting american climbers did some really good extensions and variations to these problems up to 6c. Contrived yes but some good climbing. At Rubinoid: Stu's arete is at least 6b(maybe harder) and lion king is harder than 5(6a maybe). There might be some confusion as when we did a lot of these problems in the late 90's/ early 00's (the royal)we sometimes used english technical grades. Carrickfin: Thought a lot of the problems felt overgraded. Super felt a lot easier than 7a. Maybe it was a good friction day and the stuff is pretty conditions dependent. also does anyone else think Split arete is harder than 6b+? 6C/+ maybe? " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1952.html Rodney posted the following "Awesome stuff. Is this the 1st 8a at Fairhead? Hey Dave I noticed a couple of other things. I think MIA is 7a and not 6a+? Don't take my word for that though. Friggin better not be 6a+ though or I'm even worse than I thought. Isn't eat it 6a+ or something from the jug and the arete to the right 6c+ and not 7a+? The topo for f*cking friction suggests it traverses across the face of the block as opposed to using the lip of the boulder. I haven't done this but the chalk (and lack of holds) would suggest that this is the case. Some holds have broken of friction too and the ss seems harder than 6b now. Anyone else noticed this? Has anyone else climbed problem 33(the overhanging ss thing in the photo)? It seems pretty soft for 7a+ compared to some of the other probs. That arete thing that John Howard(?) did isn't in the guide and by the looks of it there's been a few more problems done since down by the fishermans path. Cheers. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1951.html Viktor posted the following "I'm a Swedish guy on a short visit to Ireland. Right now we are staying just outside Mallow. If anyone is up to a boudering session in Gap of Dunloe this weekend or next week - and would like some company - send me an e-mail on viktorviktor@hotmail.com. We leave the 28th of May." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1950.html chris r posted the following "http://www.bigstone.co.uk/news/2011/05/13/David_Mason_in_Fairhead_in_NIreland/" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1949.html Tim posted the following "Down with this sort of thing!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1948.html chris r posted the following "my mistake, it was in the last pdf version" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1947.html Dave posted the following "It's not in the guide." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1946.html Dave posted the following "Thanks I have dded them to the new problem database. I also spotted a mistake in the guide. In the Fairhead - Rathlin wall section the descritons for problem 11 and 12 are mixed up. " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Homme Jomme, grade is 7c, county is Antrim, area is Fairhead, boulder is Ballycastle end, description is photo This is the project around the back of The Whale marked as problem 12 on the topo. In the text the descriptions of 11 and 12 are mixed up., fa is David Mason, FA date is May '11. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Pentient Man Shall Pass SS, grade is 8a, county is Antrim, area is Fairhead, boulder is Murlough, description is Sitstart of The Pentient Man Shall Pass., fa is David Mason, FA date is May '11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1945.html Dave posted the following "Aughris Head up in Sligo is great and should be very dry at the moment." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1944.html papmanstat posted the following "Dave Mason added a sit to The Pentient Man Shall Pass 8a and climbed a new line at the ballycastle end- The Homme Jomme 7c. He also repeated The Spastik. Probably 2nd Ascent. Suggested 7c+ http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.114194405332180.26942.107172492701038 " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1943.html ciaran posted the following "Hey, I am heading to the Windy Gap tomorrow, can anybody give me some sort of directions on how to find Once Upon A Time In Mexico ? It looks like an amazing problem !!, I won't have a map to use the grid reference in the guide, cheers" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1942.html ciaran posted the following "Hey, anybody got any suggestions for the good summer bouldering spots ?? Portrane is supposed to be good, The Cooleys I hear is good because the rock is sharp and of course Doolin, is there any other good summer venues ?? Also would anybody have any info about the summer spots for bouldering action in Wales ?? Thanks" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1941.html David posted the following "Cheers Dave, We will send you some photos and topo with the problems on it when we've got most of the stuff cleaned and hopefully climbed. We will sent the location, directions and approach, although it only takes two minutes to get to it from the car park. Thanks again, David" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1940.html Dave posted the following "David I would be very keen to hear about it. Sounds very nice. My email is flanagandavid attt hotmail dott com" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1939.html David posted the following "Hey Dave, I was wondering if you would be interested in some info about a new boulder that we're developing in Donaghadee, Co Down. Basically around the coast in the opposite direction of the Yerp boulder. It's a lot taller than the Yerp and has loads of wave washed slopers, micro crimps and pinches on it. We're calling it the OZ boulder because of the colour of algae on it but the rock is sound and brushes up nicely. There are a few good lines so far and potential for more. Let us know if you'd like some photos or a topo to put on TheShortSpan and I'll send one to you. Cheers David" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1938.html Matisse posted the following "Hey! This July, I am studying in the Ballyvaghn area, south of Galway, where there are some fantastic top rope routes and bouldering areas. I'm Californian, and no NO ONE in Ireland. If I don't climb for a whole month, I WILL go crazy. Need to meet some cool people, holla atta girl! -Matisse" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Double Tap, grade is 5, county is Wicklow, area is Upper Glanekeera Valley, boulder is Just west of Lough Firrib, description is Follow the stream downhill from Lough Firrib, turn left once you hit the rock and there is a steep cliff band, this problem goes up the fin on the left. 5 stars., fa is David Flanagan, FA date is 28/04/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1937.html chris r posted the following "just seen this while browsing zer web: how cheeky do you have to be to claim this as a new problem?? isnt it actually in the guide too?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGYphCqRNNA&feature=related" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1936.html Dave posted the following "Yep that's them." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1935.html Kevin Griffin posted the following "Are they the two big arete's? One twin and one that's done with a big rock over from the steep traverse in from below? " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1934.html ciaran posted the following "Cheers dude" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1933.html chris r posted the following "yep, not sure why they're down as projects, been done at least a year now - 6B+ left one and 6C? right one.... which is excellent btw" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1932.html Dave posted the following "I'd say it may have been climbed before. I think Michael Duffy did the line on the left but not sure if he did the right one?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1931.html Dave posted the following "Its right across the hillside from the spoilheaps just below Back to Black. If you look long hard enough from the road near St Kevin's crack you should be able to see it. Its very easy qround 3+." http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Jolly Roger, grade is 6c, county is Dublin, area is Portrane, boulder is Pirate Cove, description is Traverse L-R, sit start as Jean Bart. My suggestion; don't use the legs - it's easier :) Video here photo, fa is Damian Kawiorski, FA date is 30/04/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Flying Dutchman, grade is 5, county is Dublin, area is Portrane, boulder is Pirate Cove, description is Outside a cave, can be 5 or 5+ I am not sure photo, fa is Damian Kawiorski, FA date is 25/04/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Captain Nemo, grade is 4, county is Dublin, area is Portrane, boulder is Pirate Cove, description is Might have done before. Wall between 5 and 6 from a guide to bouldering, fa is Damian Kawiorski, FA date is 13/03/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1930.html Darragh posted the following "Hey, Was up at the Scalp there on Thursday, and climbed what's listed as a project in the guide (number 25), just wondering if anyone has climbed it yet or know if it has been climbed?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1929.html ciaran posted the following "There is a picture of a sweet looking crack in the Glendasan section of the guide called For Whom The Bell Tolls, where is this problem ??" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1928.html Dave posted the following "Andy, I'd say Wee Things is a total sandbag. Theres a bee use the sidepull to start but keeps away from the crack on the left." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1927.html Andy Moles posted the following "I was up there yesterday scrabbling about on easy/low things (no pad). A couple of comments and queries: Is 'Wee Things' (5+) marked in the wrong place, undergraded or am I missing something? Big throw between jugs and then...top out from hell? On 'There's a bee in my pocket' is the big crack in for the left hand to start? Also, from the Binnian Lough boulder you can see a few other wee boulders on top of Douglas Crag - nothing of much merit, but there are a couple of reasonable sit-start aretes if you're passing by." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1926.html Andy Moles posted the following "yhm!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1925.html Ricky Y posted the following "I see Ali fairly regularly ay the climbing wall in Belfast so I'll mention to him your looking for him. Think he's sking in France at the moment." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1924.html Cosmo posted the following "Trying to contact Ali Moles - he hasn't responded to conversations on his Facebook page,emails to him keep bouncing back, and I've lost his f---ing phone number!?! Can anyone help? Send contact info for him to my email... I'm an old friend of Ali's from Tasmania, Australia - came out to Ireland mid 90s, travelling around climbing with Ali for a month (we'd already been in France and Wales for two months prior) - my nickname was "Cosmo", real name Chris Welsh... Ali came out to my place in Tas in 2002, now it's my turn to come over - looking to spend a month in Sept 2012 (plenty of time away, but I'll need it to save up the $ for the trip!), aiming for 7-10 days in Font, poss 1 wk Wales, 2 wks Ireland... Idea is Ali (+ anyone else who wants to come) could poss drive over to Font/Wales... Mostly I want to boulder, but also keen to get up some routes, too - especially at Fairhead (still my fav area!)... AT THE VERY LEAST, CAN SOMEONE GET ALI TO CHECK HIS BLOODY FACEBOOK PAGE AND POST BACK TO ME!!!!! Hope to hear from him/someone soon!" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Sweet Pea, grade is 6b, county is Donegal, area is Polldoo Glen, boulder is Split Pea Rock, description is Project 9 in the guide. Nice moves on perfect rock. Fun.

SS with sharp arete for left hand and slopey crimp for right. Slap up for the flake and layback up this, topping out carefully using the arete., fa is Paul Brennan, FA date is 23/4/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1923.html Swaily posted the following "I heard about this as well. Its at the top end of the Gap below jigsaw wall. It looks nail. Word has it some polish dude did it but who knows. Looks flipping nails" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Danky Dank, grade is 7c+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is Ayton's Cave, description is The Opposition project. very powerfull and sustained climbing with 20 moves., fa is Jonny Argue, FA date is 22/4/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1922.html Trish posted the following "Had a quick scout around for it by the Ruins and that problem that Barry re-found by the ruins... no sign... No sign of it by Big Jim either... The guys were over by White arrow today and didn't see it. :(" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Manhole, grade is 6b+, county is Dublin, area is Scalp, boulder is Westside, description is Sit-start as for LDF. Move to hold on left arete and to the lip on the other side of the chockstone. Top out through the gap without dabbing, good luck to the fattys., fa is Diarmuid Smyth, FA date is 23/04/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1921.html Trish posted the following "Bungalow booked and ready to go... PSYCHED!!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1920.html Kevin Moroney posted the following "I've stayed there as well in one of the bungalows. Cheap and cheerful :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1919.html peter Mc posted the following "Hi James, i have a chalk bag for you, don't buy another if the other doesn't tuen up " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1918.html James posted the following "Hi, Lost a Petzl chalk bag in Glendalough...just wondering if anyone spotted it over the weekend...lost weekend of the 9th 10th April.... Its one of the old ones black with the stick climber on it and it had a white elastic belt??Not much chalk in it....or if there was it wasn't my chalk.....could be anywhere from Big Jim to village boulders to egg boulder or white arrow.....pretty much anywhere... cheers" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is fatback, grade is 6a+, county is Dublin, area is The Scalp, boulder is Beside Ahab, description is Just to the right of Blubber is a wide crack, layback up it and use a heel hook on the triangular sloper to lurch for the top., fa is David Flanagan, FA date is 20/04/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1917.html chris r posted the following "not been done apparently.." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1916.html Stephen posted the following "I heard this too, but I didn't hear much more. A Polish climber put it up apparently, it apparently looks nails but I can't remember who told me that...there was beer and a camp fire...it's all a little blurry." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1915.html chris r posted the following "heard about this at the weekend, anyone any more details/photos?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1914.html Kevin K posted the following "Just to chime in with Ciaran. I was one of those on the blue circuit yesterday and we had a blast. Nice addition to the guide. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1913.html ciaran posted the following "Hmmm ... red circuit in a day next season !! Now that's a training goal :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1912.html Dave posted the following "Glad you enjoyed them Ciaran. They were added on a bit of a lark as I wasn't confident if they would be well received or useful. If you are taking those beginners out again defo go up to Carrigshouk for the circuit there its real nice. Get it before the ferns are back." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1911.html ciaran posted the following "Hey, I took some newbies all the way around the orange beginners circuit in Glendalough today. They loved it, 3 out of 5 of them completed every problem. The circuits in the guide were a cool idea. There was a gang with us who went around the whole blue circuit too and had a great day !! " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Bring out the swans, grade is 7b+, county is Ireland, area is Dublin, boulder is Ayton's Cave, description is The Albatross Project, fa is Jonny Argue, FA date is 16/04/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1910.html Trish posted the following "Haa! " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1909.html Peter Mc posted the following "Nope, just need to get there on a dry day, i have the skill of being over 6'2" which should help" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1908.html jonny posted the following "have you?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1907.html Peter Mc posted the following "anyone done 3 star arete yet in Carrickfinn" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1906.html Tim posted the following "That wouldst count as a 7a though Trish! ;)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1905.html Kevin K posted the following "Of course. Driving there's very little walk in. You could probably do a sit start from the driver's seat on some boulders! " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Foxy, grade is 5+, county is Wicklow, area is Glendalough, boulder is Behind the Rails, description is a few meters behind the rails, to the right of problem 30. A low ball sit start face climb that faces away from the path and towards the cliffs. start from the obvious ramp with sketchy feet - reach to a small hold out right, right foot out to small foot holds up high and turn the left hand to a mantle on the opening ramp to reach the top.

Short but sweet warm up.

Seems like it would have been done before - but it's not in the guide I don't think?, fa is Trish Fox, FA date is 10/04/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1904.html Trish posted the following "Can you drive up the hill?! :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1903.html Kevin K posted the following "No problem! We had a rental car at the time, it's a bit of a trek up to the boulders. Could take an hour to walk uphill." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1902.html Trish posted the following "Never mind!! - found the bit of the website that shows prices... It was under the heading 'prices'... who'd have thought! :P" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1901.html Trish posted the following "Thanks a mil for that - Do you remember how much it was to stay there? The website only talks about deposits and not cost/night! :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1900.html Kevin K posted the following "I stayed here last year http://www.campingalbarracin.com/ Good facilities for camping and nice looking bungalows." http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Hazelnut, grade is 6b, county is Dublin, area is Portrane, boulder is The arch, description is Start as the ear head left around the face and continue to the to the large holds and finish up the break to the ramp, fa is Richard Sandes, FA date is 12/4/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1899.html Trish posted the following "Anyone know of any good places to stay in Albarracin? (Hostels or camping etc)" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Blubber, grade is 6a, county is Dublin, area is Scalp, boulder is Beside Ahab's, description is Hump your way up the leaning fin just right of Ahab's, starting from the triangular sloper. Top out without using the right wall., fa is Paul Brennan, FA date is 06/04/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Beta burgler, grade is 7a?, county is Wicklow, area is Glendalough, boulder is Beyond Afro Left, description is Roof half way between Black Art and Afro Left. Bad landing but loads of mats sorts it. Standing start on a small undercut for left hand on underside of boulder and crimp on face/sde of roof. Goes from right to left, topping out just left of nose. , fa is Jonathan Redmond, FA date is March 2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1898.html Dom posted the following "Not the first of april??" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1897.html Stephen McMullan posted the following "http://gravityclimbing.blogspot.com/ " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1896.html Colm posted the following "Found a bit of plastic in the shed this morning and loved not getting my mat soaked/being able to deflect incoming waves away :-D I've left the tarp under the seaward side of the 1st large flat toped boulder you encounter on your walk down. It's hidden from view by a long rock thing. Anyone's welcome to use it as long as it's put back as carefully as it's found. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1895.html Dave posted the following "Is it dry at the moment?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1894.html Trish posted the following "We were there yesterday and didn't see it, sorry! :'(" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1893.html Dave posted the following "I lost a green tarp on the walk in to Cloghoge last week. It fell out of my pad. Let me know if you find it." http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Another Duffy Problem........., grade is 6c?, county is Wicklow, area is Glendalough, boulder is The Ruins, description is Not a new Problem, done years ago by Masters Duffy, but never recorded and it's a beauty. Location: In a small pit About 4/5 meters behind Problem 14, it faces towards the ruins. Sitstart on the crimp, with both hands!, on the left side. Then, follow the arete rightards, through the perfect holds to the top., fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is Years Ago.. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1892.html papmanstat posted the following "bon effort johnny... good to see that get done!..." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1891.html Barry posted the following "Nice one Johnney, another hard Irish line, it's great to see and keep em coming! " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1890.html Tim posted the following "Nice going great problem! Made it look easy well done." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1889.html M.C Hammer posted the following "I played no role in this outraged !!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1888.html Will Stanton posted the following "Check out this video of Jonny Argue bagging the first ascent of John 3 16 in the cooley mountains. He said it took him 7 sessions to complete the line and compared to other problems he has climbed he thinks it weighs in around the 8A mark. Video here: http://vimeo.com/21518076" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is John 3 16, grade is 8A, county is Louth, area is Cooley mountains, boulder is The Reckoner sector, description is The steep roof just right of the reckoner problem. Start left hand on the large sidepull and right hand under the roof. Pull on and traverse along the lip with a hard throw out to the arete. Then make your way across the slopers via some tricky footwork and a shed load of body tension. Hard top out to finish. Awesome problem which climbs very well., fa is Jonny Argue, FA date is 25/3/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1887.html C Hisel posted the following "It wasn't me I swear. " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Crack of Filth, grade is 6a, county is Wicklow, area is Camaderry, boulder is Filth Boulder, description is The charming roof crack in the low cave at the back of the boulder. Start on the jug hidden at the back of the crack and squirm your way to victory. Lovely, fa is Paul Brennan, FA date is 17/3/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Filth Wizard, grade is 5, county is Wicklow, area is Camaderry, boulder is Filth Boulder, description is Straight up the hill and slightly to the left of the Glendasan car park is a distinctive square cut, suspended, overhanging fin. Climb the overhanging left arete from a sit start. Can be done more directly as a sit start dyno up the overhanging face at about 5+, fa is Luke Stratford, FA date is 17/3/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1886.html Dave posted the following "I don't remember seeing it Matt. Someone must of taken it by mistake..." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1885.html matt p posted the following "hey, did anyone pick up a red sleeping bag in an orange / grey compression bag at the bouldering meet a few weeks ago. I think I left it on the kitchen table as I was rushing out the door. The custodian hasn't seen it around the hut. had a great time, thanks for organizing Dave! thanks, matt patterson.m@gmail.com" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1884.html trish posted the following "Anyone heading to Glendalough tomorrow?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1883.html Tim posted the following "Great minds Jack setting off now." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1882.html Jack posted the following "Nice one again Dave. Sorry i couldn make it to the hut to feed you all choc biscuit cake. Tim and Dave. There will be some of that cake going in a damp mall hill on paddy's day if you about." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1881.html peter posted the following "came across this....http://www.vimeo.com/20799005.... looks savage!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1880.html Anke Spaeth posted the following "Hallo Frank, ich bin auch zum ersten mal in Dublin, für 1,5 Monate. Wäre toll, wenn Du mir ein paar Tipps geben könntest, auch für Regentage. Bist Du noch in Dublin? Liebe Grüße, Anke " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1879.html Trish posted the following "Can't wait til next year! ;)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1878.html Mark Hand posted the following "Great meet Dave, thanks a lot for arranging as always!!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1877.html Savage posted the following "Savage" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1876.html JamesC posted the following "Nice video Peter, Savage zoom on that machine...savage" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1875.html JamesC posted the following "Great meet Davo, savage weekend as always, fairplay " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1874.html pedronology posted the following "http://www.youtube.com/user/Pedronology#p/u/0/eDd_wSJWZN4" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1873.html Dave posted the following "No, I went home around 1 and I was talking to Tom who was at the hut around 5 and he said it stayed the same..." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1872.html Peter Mc posted the following "Lovely meat on the weekend, great to meet you all. Did Sunday clear up at all " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1871.html Tim posted the following "Does anyone have or seen the hut key? Post here or contact dave." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1870.html Dave posted the following "Yep they where in Mullaghdoo, Carrickfinn and An Clochan Mhor." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1869.html Barry posted the following "Yep, certainly is a great achievement, nice one Nigel." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1868.html Rodney posted the following "Dave did these problems make the guide? Where abouts are they?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1867.html Pierre posted the following "I went to see that line last year. Well I went to see the blank wall, cause there's actually no line visible as such, at least for most of us poor homines sapientes. Congrats Nigel! That's awesome!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1866.html matt p posted the following "hey Dave, yeah, that should not be a problem. I can meet you somewhere on the N11 near there at that time, email or text me for more details, patterson.m@gmail.com 0877900856 thanks," http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1865.html Dave posted the following "Matt I can give you a lift if you can get to Foxrock around 6.30ish?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1864.html Dave posted the following "Glad you got it safe and sound." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1863.html paulh posted the following "Guide arrived in post this morning, you were very quick to post it out Dave. Nice work. Thanks Paul" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1862.html matt p posted the following "I'm looking for a lift from Dublin to the meet this weekend. I'm done work a bit after 4pm at UCD, if anyone is heading down later on Friday and has some space I'd appreciate it, cheers, matt patterson.m@gmail.com 0877900856" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1861.html matt p posted the following "hey Tom, I'm looking for a lift to Glendo, but I cannot leave from UCD until after 4pm. If you're already not down there I'd be looking for a lift, Cheers, Matt" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1860.html Dave posted the following "Forecast is looking very good for the meet this weekend." http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Half Life, grade is 6c, county is Wicklow, area is Mall Hill, boulder is Upper Hill, description is On the slab between 10 & 11. Start on left arete and work rightwards on credit cards to the one good handhold and go for top., fa is Diarmuid Smyth, FA date is 28/02/2011. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1859.html Tom O'Rourke posted the following "Right, by the lack of interest I have now had to hire a car, I'm flying in Thursday and weather dependent will either mooch around Dublin (i.e. sit begging on O'Connell Street) or drive down early. If anyone needs a lift please drop me a line." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1858.html ciaran posted the following "Nice, living the dream looks class :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1857.html chris posted the following "http://vimeo.com/19823915" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1856.html Dave posted the following "Thanks Simon. I have been to Luggala a few times over the years, millions of boulders not much bouldering is my conlusion. There is some decent bouldering at each end but the landings are very bad in the middle." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1855.html hugh posted the following "got the guide the other day thanks dave excellent work well done. has anyone bouldered in luggala i remember there being lots of boulders below the cliff??" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1854.html Pierre posted the following "My first E10, yeah baby!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1853.html Tom O'R posted the following "Now flying Thursday evening so if anyone fancies a pint or two then drop me a line." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1852.html Tom O'R posted the following "Now flying Thursday evening so if anyone fancies a pint or two then drop me a line." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1851.html Tom O'Rourke posted the following "It looks as if I have a pass for the meet again, who's driving down and is there any chance of a lift? " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1850.html Dave posted the following "Its in the post Hannah, thanks." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1849.html Hannah Julienne posted the following "Thanks Dave! I won't be at the IBL so if you could send it out that would be great. I'm pretty sure I sent you my address a while back. Hannah" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1848.html christina posted the following "thats great il get someone to pick it up at the ibl :) well done on getting it all together." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1847.html Colm posted the following "Same, I'll probably spend the weekend flicking through it with a stupid grin on my face making plans for the summer. Fair play :-)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1846.html dom posted the following "Good man, I don't think I've ever been more excited about seeing a guidebook!!!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1845.html Stephen Mc Gowan posted the following "It's kinda vertical, and very shit covered." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1844.html Ciaran posted the following "Is the DWS overhanging or would you bounce off things on the way down ??" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1843.html Ciaran posted the following "Cheers Big Lad, send it on to me :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1842.html Stephen Mc Gowan posted the following "I used to spend a lot of time out there as a result of a summer job a few years ago and I wandered most of the island, never noticed any bouldering potential...but then I wasn't really looking. Pierre asked me about it a few years ago and one thing I did do was take some pictures of the back of the island for him(i'll send them to you in an email). When I was taking the pictures I also checked the depth on the sea stacks from a boat. For the outer stack there's about 15m's of water under it, but it's always covered in bird shit but if you were really bored they could be DWS'ed. There's an old guide for the island on the climbing.ie wiki" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1841.html Ciaran posted the following "Thanks a million Dave for the free guide, but more importantly thanks for using my photo :) Can't wait for the postman now !!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1840.html Dave posted the following "The following all sent me photos that I used in the guide. Thanks again. I will be sending you all a free copy of the guide. Please let me know if you are going to be at the IBL this weekend and I will give it to you there. Also if I haven't got your postal address please email it to me. Aaron Ferris Andy Moles Andy Marshall Angela Carlin Chris Sims Christina Pilo Christina Seery Ciaran Mulhall Craig Hiller Danny O’Neill Danielle Barrios Dave Hunt Dave Hunter Diarmuid Duggan Diarmuid Smyth Damon Corso Dominic Green Eoin Lawless François Chopard Grzegorz Florek Hannah Fogg Hannah Rose M Julienne Ian Hannah Jeff Gardner Jenny Flanagan John Coefield Keith Brownrigg Kev Moroney Kevin McLaughlin Lee Robinson Marlene Gardiner Matt Tranter Matthew Davis Michael Duffy Michael O’Dwyer Michael Murphy Michelle O’Loughlin Paul Swail Peter McMahon Rob Hunter Sean Marnane Richard Creagh Ricky Bell Ricky Young Toby Foord-Kelcey Veronica Hunter" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1839.html Ciaran posted the following "Has anybody ever checked The Ireland's Eye Island for bouldering potential ??" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1838.html Simonmcg posted the following "looks great dave I can't wait t give it a go! it would be great to have it for the meet" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1837.html Dom posted the following "Cheers Dave, you're a gent. well done " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1836.html Rickyy posted the following "Looks great Dave - cant wait to get a copy!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1835.html Phil posted the following "Will it be available to buy online? I'm overseas but would love to get a copy." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1834.html Dave posted the following "Thanks Dom. Cordee are doing it. I will send you your free copy as I used that slide of John you sent me. Thanks." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1833.html Dominic Green posted the following "This is awesome brilliant, Dave do you have distribution for it in the UK? " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1832.html Dave posted the following "Thanks. Its Cloud9, Chimney Rock Mountain, Mournes. Climber is Rob Hunter, photo by Dave Hunter." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1831.html Jonny posted the following "The front cover looks awesome. Where is that? If the rest of the guide looks as good I'll be buying two!! Great work Dave, can't wait." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1830.html diarmuid posted the following "unfortunately from memory there is something "almost" about this bit of rock, can't remember what it is, there's a sitter there but i'm not sure if its eliminatey or something. still if you're down anyway you should defo have a look. i'll let you know if i'm heading back there anytime soon." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1829.html John H posted the following "Looks like some good stuff man, this thing http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8puyZTnaQF0/SdEHzbe-4jI/AAAAAAAAABc/zzMc97Pr7ZI/s1600-h/177.JPG looks amazing, hard to get a sense of scale but I'm psyched to get to the ballinafunshogue boulder so will have to check it out when i get down that way, just finished college exams so am pretty free if people are heading out anywhere" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1828.html ciaran posted the following "Thanks Kev, anyone down there today (Saturday) ? Whats it like ?? Cheers" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1827.html diarmuid posted the following "I found a few boulders in the glenmalure valley a couple of years ago, climbed a few lines and kept intending to go down and project some but it hasn't happened. Just throwing it out there in case someone else might go and see a line and put in the effort (might involve a chainsaw or earth moving equipment). If you're down that way they're about 5 minutes from the car. Driving up the valley before you reach ballinafunshogue boulder a forest track and barrier appear on your right. park here, walk up track about 100 metres and then cut right upslope another 100 metres, its a scalp like setting with any boulders generally in holly copses. No guarantees. old pics http://frictionsnob.blogspot.com/2009/03/holly-wood.html " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Inertia, grade is 6b, county is Wicklow, area is Hollywood, boulder is -, description is Start on left end of lip, campus to start then work way rightwards. Rock over into the groove to finish., fa is Diarmuid Smyth, FA date is 21/01/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1826.html kev posted the following "frost on all tops today, yep zero wind......" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Deadend, grade is 6b, county is Wicklow, area is Glenmacnass , boulder is Waterfall, description is Across road from the waterfall. Starting on the nice jug on the left end, work your way upslope, moving rightwards up the arete to top out at the highest point., fa is Diarmuid Smyth, FA date is 19/01/11. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1825.html Ciaran posted the following "I am hoping to hit Glendo on Friday and Sunday, does anybody know if conditions will be good or is there frost building up on the boulders at night and leaving them a bit damp during the day ? there isn't much wind at all in the forecast to dry them up" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Quiet Place, grade is 6a, county is Clare, area is Doolin, boulder is Fireworks Boulder, description is Just right of 'The Milkshake'. Start with a high right root, left on an under cut and right hand on a good high sloper. Pull on and throw for a good left hold and continue stright up. This could be 'Aret' but looking at the guide I think that's further right. Vid of it here: photo, fa is Colm Shannon, FA date is 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Milkshake, grade is 5+, county is Clare, area is Doolin, boulder is Fireworks Boulder, description is Climb the grove on the north end of the boulder to the crux top out. , fa is Colm Shannon, FA date is 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1824.html Pierre posted the following "Woohoo! Well done Micko ya beast ya!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1823.html simonmcg posted the following "http://27crags.com/teams/27-crags/blog/new-climbing-gym-opens-near-fontainebleau-forest" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1822.html ciaran posted the following "I'd just like to say well done Michael Duffy ya boyo !! I can't wait to see the film :)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1821.html FrankJ posted the following "Hi folks Is there someone who is driving to the competition in Cork from Dublin on Jan15th and can give me a lift? I am staying on a research exchange in Dublin up to the end of January and getting curios about the possibility to attend at a bouldering comp here in Ireland. Would be nice if I could get positive reply (would also drive on Friday evening if it is necessary). mail to: frank[dot]jaenecke[at]biochemtech[dot]uni-halle[dot]de" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1820.html Dave posted the following "Hi Al, I'm afraid you are a few days to late. Pity." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1819.html Al Millar posted the following "Dave I have developed a circuit of about 30 or so problems in a small area just yards from Mussenden Temple near Castlerock.Problems vary from easy to 6A If interested in mentioning in guide and if on time email me at above address. Also I have done a few more problems at Ballyhoorshy point on Fanad last summer. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1818.html Frank Jaenecke posted the following "Hi. This is my first time in Dublin/Ireland and I am looking for someone to join for bouldering in Glendalough or Portrane within the next 3 weeks. My bouldering skills are in the range of Fb7a/b, which doesn't really matter as long as I can stay in a friendly, warm atmosphere like I have it experienced in the last days since my arrival. As I am based in Ballsbridge (Pembroke Park) it would be nice to get a hitch from a place nearby (like TCD or whatever?) that I can access in some minutes walk. I would be very glad about any positive feedback (e-mail: "frank[dot]jaenecke[at]biochemtech[dot]uni-halle[dot]de" or "fj[at]halomem[dot]de"). See you. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1817.html James posted the following "Was down there Saturday...totally clear " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Dubstep, grade is 6b, county is North, area is Fermanagh, boulder is Brimstone West, description is From the curving crack in the middle of the wall step right to the faint rib. Classic, fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is Sept 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Spunk, grade is 7b+, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is Aytons Cave, description is From the glory jug climb diagonally right through the roof to finish on the obvious flatty., fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is June 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Maneater, grade is 7b, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is Aytons Cave, description is The central hanging fin/crack from the start of Loco Total to the glory jug, fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is June 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Kinky Reggae, grade is 7a+, county is Wicklow, area is Glenmalure, boulder is Ballinafunshogue Boulder, description is Sit start the arete on the two flatties in the groove. Classic. The stand is one of the best 6c's in Wicklow., fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is 17/09/2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Electroshock, grade is 7b+, county is Wicklow, area is Electric Mountain, boulder is Forest, description is High up in the forest is a slightly overhanging smooth wall with a pebble at knee height. Right foot on, assume superman pose, launch, classic., fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is 19/12/2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Wonderland, grade is 8b, county is Wicklow, area is Glendo, boulder is Hidden Groove, description is Starting on the boss on the back block compress your way through the roof. A modern classic. Project No.1 on the Hidden Groove boulder., fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is 17/12/2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Super Bock, grade is 7c, county is Wicklow, area is Glendo, boulder is Hidden Groove, description is Step into the grrove. From the small crimp and sidepull in the horizontal seam on the left make a big move up and left to the smiley rail., fa is Michael Duffy, FA date is 17/12/2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1816.html diarmuid posted the following "i was halfway up djouce two days ago and there was barely any trace of snow, the roads are certainly fine, i would assume at this stage that everythings melted just soaked until there's a bit of wind." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1815.html John H posted the following "Anyone???? Tried portrane today as I assume the cave is fucked and thought the bit of breeze and sun might have dried something off but its all soaking, anyone know whats in decent nick in wicklow? Roadwise aswell?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1814.html Dave posted the following "Anyone been to Glendo, has it started to thaw or are the boulders still covered in snow. I wonder will there be another flood and rerouting of the river?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1813.html gregor posted the following "Sent you an email today Gregor" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1812.html Dave posted the following "Gregor I send you an email yesterday about this, I don't know if I had the right one, could you email me, its flanagandavid atttt hotmail doottt commmmb" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1811.html Gregor posted the following "Yes I do Gregor" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1810.html Tim posted the following "I like the idea of actively hostile porpoise!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1809.html diarmuid posted the following ""In the PlayStation 3 game Folklore, the only place where the Netherworld realm of the dead can be accessed is the seaside village of Doolin." you shall not pass." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1808.html Dave posted the following "Does anyone have any photos of the Fireworks boulder in Doolin?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1807.html Dave posted the following ""Doolin is a popular base for both rock climbers and potholers, the former often skimpily dressed and intent on “bouldering” or “addressing the technical rock”, the latter wearing wetsuits as they burrow underground to explore the vast network of passages and caverns honeycombing the Burren." What the fuck? http://www.irelandbyways.com/ireland-routes/byroute-1-coastal/byroute-co-kerry-north-co-clare-co-galway-south/9/" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1806.html Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue posted the following "Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team is currently looking for a few new people to join the team so if you think you might be up for it, then please get in touch. More info on the link below or post here and we'll try to answer. http://www.dwmrt.ie/news/article/mou...anted-110.html " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1805.html Stephen McMullan posted the following "Mountaineering Ireland and The Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN) are currently working with a local farmer to develop a bunkhouse at Fair Head. We would appreciate it if all climbing could spare a few minutes of their time to complete the questionnaire. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T6WHQF2" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1804.html Steve posted the following "Yea sorry I should've read the rest of the messages." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1803.html Dave posted the following "http://boulderingireland.blogspot.com/2010/09/web-guide-has-been-taken-offline.html I will update link to say guide is offline. Thanks" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1802.html Steve posted the following "You must have had to have a very good reason to leave squamish climbing for here." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1801.html Steve posted the following "Subject says it all. Not sure if it's recently broken or not, but IE gives an error saying it cannot access. Cheers Steve" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1800.html ciaran posted the following "I'm really looking foward to this, can't wait !! Should be sweet !!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1799.html ciaran posted the following "Hey Dave, there is a really good printed guide which has all the main areas layed out really well with topos and photographs. It's called E-Bloc and it cost me 30 euro off the net.It also has about 8 other Spanish bouldering areas in it. There are tonnes more problems hidden away from the main areas, I think there is some info and a topo on these on boulderingalbarracin.com. We stayed at ''camping cuidad de albarracin'' good facilities, shite atmosphere, it's run by this weird family who sit about all day playing computer games in the cafe acting like they wish you weren't there. They do however serve massive mugs of cafe con leche in the morning :) Loadsa people seem to camp with their vans in the big car park right in the middle of all the areas. Check sectors Techos 1 and 2(Techos is Spanish for roof)and sector Sol. I can't recommend the place highly enough it's a bouldering paradise :) Go get it !!" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1798.html Dave posted the following "Sounds good, i´m in the process of buying a van so i can do Albarracin weekends... it´s about 3 hours from where we live. What is camping like in the area? Is there a printed guide or did you use the online PDF? Dave" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1797.html Dave posted the following "Need the following. Lough Bray – Away from the Numbers Stonecutters – The Slab Cloghoge – Shot from far side of valley, action shot. Lough Dan – Shadow Mall Hill – Living the Dream Glendasan – loads Anyone want to do a few problems for the camera?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1796.html ciaran posted the following "I went to check out Albarracin. It is phenomenal !! If you haven't been there yet it's well worth a visit, no polished footholds and loadsa steep stuff. I'd advise knocking Font on the head for the next trip and going to Albarracin." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1795.html Simonmcg posted the following "glad it worked and that you got to try it first rather than me ;-)" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1794.html Jack posted the following "Your a genius!! I tied 2 mats together with an old bit of rope. No hassle on way out of Dub or back from Paris. Maybe i was just lucky though. Tempted to try 3 next time. " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Witness The Shitness, grade is 4, county is Cork, area is Barley Cove, boulder is Roof section, description is On the smaller cove of Barley Cove beach in West Cork there is a small roof with a spacious ledge on top. This is on the right hand side of the cove as you look at the sea. Problems are on low quality rock and mostly easy, but worth a pair bringing a pair of shoes for on a sunny day.

Witness the Shitness takes the most obvious line of undercuts a few metres to the right of the high tide line on the beach. Using these, pull through the small roof and mantel onto the ledge. Height depends on the state of the sand., fa is Richard Duggan, FA date is Feb. 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1793.html Hannah Julienne posted the following "Dublin University Climbing Club presents The fifth annual Reel Rock Film Tour Friday the 19th of November (the evening before the DCU IBL) Doors 7pm Ed Burke Theatre, Arts Block (Nassau Street entrance), Trinity College Dublin Tickets 5e/8e students/non-students available at the door All proceeds will be going to Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue There will probably also be a raffle but that is TBC For more information see www.reelrocktour.com www.facebook.com/REELROCK or send me a message! Hope to see you all there! Hannah" http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is Racing The Sun, grade is 6b+, county is Wicklow, area is Arts Lough, boulder is -, description is Distinctive clean crescent shaped face between Ciaran's boulder and the lake. Low start on the obvious flat hold on the arete. Slap back to a jug and a sloping shelf. Then move leftwards up the arete on slopers. Lovely. Might scrape in at 6c?, fa is Paul Brennan, FA date is 20/10/2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1792.html Rhys posted the following "Been climbing routes for years but just moved back from squamish in Canada where I got a taste for bouldering. At the moment free to go any day of the week, anyone heading let me know. cheers rhys mobile is 0857678441" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1791.html Simonmcg posted the following "just reading that I was thinking you could nearly strap two pads together (maybe using those suitcase straps) and depending on your pad should be fine alpkit phud Closed size: 100x65x20 cm PS they phud is on sale back to £60 plus shipping" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1790.html Pawel posted the following "hi if your bag will be less than: 81cms (height) 119cms (width) and 119cms (depth), you can go as a standard hold bag. http://www.ryanair.com/en/questions/checked-baggage-allowance P." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1789.html diarmuid posted the following "we can't rent bouldering mats in font this year so gonna have to bring them on the plane which i haven't done for a few years. do they still let you pass them off as a standard hold bag? it's 80 euro if they were to make you check it as sports gear." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1788.html Dave posted the following "Ah the very man, I was just about to post up looking for your email address. Can you send me mail its flanagan david (all one word) att hotmail dottt com? Thanks Rob." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1787.html R Hunter posted the following "Quite a few if you need.?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1786.html Paul Har posted the following "Hi, I haven't done any work on doolinbouldering.com the last couple of years and am not likely to do much with it in the near future. Willing to let it go. One proviso though, the receiver must already have a decent more up to date site running than what is already there. PM me if you get such a site up and are interested in acquiring the domain. Paul." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1785.html charles posted the following "Hi, Where can you go out door bouldering for kids (U10s)?Any suggestions" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1784.html Dave posted the following "Does anyone have any good shots of Mournes bouldering?" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1783.html Irish Bouldering League posted the following "Hi folks, Round dates are mostly sorted - Round 1 - Tollymore, 23rd October Round 2 - DCU, 20th November Round 3 - Middleton, 15th January Round 4 - Galway, 12th February Round 5 - To be confirmed! The first round will be held on the 23rd of October up at Tollymore. This is going to tie in with the MI autumn meet - so book accommodation/campsite early! You will have the option of joining in with the meet for the rest of the weekend after the climbing is over - perhaps even trying the problems that got the better of you on the Sunday. If you want to stay for the meet evening meal and get a goodie bag and t-shirt there will be a reduced rate of E10 for all IBL competitors. IBL Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Bouldering-League/161177750561399" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1782.html Pierre posted the following "Fair point about Doolin. I think you don't need three areas. Judging by comments on the forums, Wicklow and Kerry are enough. With Fair Head, you'll probably need a local to guide you, which might not be always possible if you are on a trip. As for the Mournes, never been myself. The walks are too long, but if you're on a trip... Doolin, is good but to" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1781.html Michael posted the following "It's just a small section past the end of the stone track that can be easily walked around. " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1780.html Tomasina posted the following "Hi there, would you mind emailing me a copy of the guide also please, many thanks. tomasina1803 at hotmail.com" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1779.html Dave posted the following ""Unfortunately due to a recent landslip, the walking trail to the summit of Cuilcagh Mountain, at the end of the 4km vehicular gravel stone track within the Cuilcagh Mountain Park will be closed until further notice." http://www.walkni.com/Article.aspx?ID=266&oni=true" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1778.html ciaran posted the following "By the buzz from the internet and word of mouth it would seem that Fairhead and the new stuff in Kerry would be the next inline to be viewed as bouldering destinations, The Mournes never even had a proper section in the guide and was always rumoured to be spread out and not worth the hikes. Actually how good is it up there ?? I'm curious and would like to pay it a visit if it's in the top 3 most extensive bouldering areas in Ireland." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1777.html ciaran posted the following "You can't leave out Doolin, it's a great area with loadsa problems to work through, I travel there all the time and have never been to Fairhead or the Mournes. Could be grouped in with the worm hole and the Aran Islands since you get the boat from there" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1776.html Austin posted the following "Would you mind mailing me a copy? the address is (remove the underscores first) aus_tin.mcc_artney@gmail.com Thx, AMcC" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1775.html Dave posted the following "Wicklow. Mournes + Fairhead would keep someone busy for a few days at very least. Any other suggestions? Comments." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1774.html Dave posted the following "http://boulderingireland.blogspot.com/2010/09/web-guide-has-been-taken-offline.html" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1773.html Austin posted the following "Is it still possible to get a copy of the guide? If so, how? Thx, Austin" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1772.html ciaran posted the following "* the bank of the river looks closer to Big Jim too." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1771.html ciaran posted the following "Hey, Had a great day bouldering in Glendalough yesterday !! The river is feckin mental lookin. It's like a river of rocks. The heavy rains recently have washed thousands of rocks down river and the banks have been significantly widened enough so that 15 meters or so of the path just before the uberhang has been compleletly washed away. If this happens again i'd say the ground under some of the large boulders will be washed away causing them to roll into the river possibly making new problems. The bank of the river looks closer to Big " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1770.html D. O' Toole posted the following "Bouldering - in the park near Douglas swimming pool. There has been intermittent climbing at this crag going back years; ever before boulderging was on the go locals have climbed here. There is a clean up going on this evening, all welcome. " http://www.theshortspan.com/newproblemdatabase/newproblemdatabase.php Name is The Funk, grade is 7B, county is Dublin, area is Howth, boulder is Ayton's Cave, description is Sit start as for afterthought on the rhs of the cave entrance, trend up and rightwards out past the lip of the cave to finish matched on the obvious flattie, dynamic but subtle, brilliant moves, real team siege effort, psyched! , fa is John Howard, FA date is Sept 2010. http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1769.html Dave posted the following "Owen I have send you an email. Thanks." http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1768.html owen hayward posted the following "Hi Dave - just back from great family trip to Donegal and managed to sneak in some good bouldering thanks to your guide - cheers! I've done some new probs in the 6a-7b range - would you like me to email you some DIY topos? Cheers Owen" http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1767.html Melissa Marotto posted the following "Hey there, I'm in Dublin until Tuesday looking for anything fun and active to do. Bouldering, hiking, climbing, kayaking, camping, etc. I am hoping maybe you guys could point me in the right direction or be doing something that I could join up with. It's just me, flying solo. Hope to hear, Melissa " http://www.theshortspan.com/mboard/msg/1766.html Tony Ryan posted the following "Maybe next month after the bandwidth is restored it could be returned i liked seeing it on climbing.ie, but with a far slower refresh rate maybe every 30 mins. i think it could have been polling the feed every couple of seconds"