Dún na mBó meet 23/24 Aug 25.

Report by Paddy O’Brien

The Belmullet peninsula was the venue for this meet with Scotchport bay as the base. This bay on the NW side of the peninsula makes a great base, quiet, level parking, some camping space and a calm sheltered bay for swimming with ever changing views.

The crags are 1km north at Dún na mBó and are reached by just 10 to 15min pleasant walk from the upper car park. If you have an eeeeeebike you still have to walk, unless you can persuade someone to carry you! The days were warm and sunny which energised everyone into tackling the crags. Six new crags were opened up, some existing routes and a total of 19 new routes were climbed, ranging in grade from V Diff to HVS and 10m to 30m in length on good rock.

Valli produced her ever reliable wood burner and a very pleasant, mild, midge free evening was had. There was no music or song but who needs Alan or Frank when you have DW after one or two glasses of red!

This area has plenty to offer and there is lots more potential, it’s well worth a visit.

Thanks to everyone who came along and for making it a memorable weekend.