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The Tredagh Trekkers is a hillwalking club based in the Louth/Meath area.  It was set up in March 1995.  The club is affiliated to the MCI  (Mountaineering Council of Ireland).  Members walk regularly from September to June, mainly in the Cooley, Mourne and Wicklow Mountains.  There are generally two walks organised for each date on our club calendar.  One will be easy (3/4 hrs with 'easy' ascents) and the other moderate/difficult (4/6 hrs, with moderate/difficult ascents).  Many members meet on the morning of a walk outside The Sound Shop, Drogheda, in order to pool cars. (The sound Shop is situated on the quays)  Our membership fluctuates from 60 to 80 members.

Aims

  • The aims of the club shall be to promote the safe enjoyment of, and participation in all aspects of mountaineering.
  • Membership shall be open to all persons over 18 years of age, who support the aims of the club.
  • Membership, is open to individuals who recognise that climbing are mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury&Members shall be aware of and accept these risks and agree to be responsible for their own actions and involvement.


Benefits of membership

  • Programme of organised walks
  • Regular social gatherings
  • Annual Dinner and Meet
  • Membership of MCI and MCI card
  • Civil liability insurance
  • Irish Mountain Log (4 issues per year)
  • Access to BMC (British Mountaineering Council) personal insurance scheme
  • A channel for your access and environmental concerns
  • Discount from some shops*
  • A list of members of our club

*Automatic 10% discount from The Great Outdoors

Important Dates

September
You will receive the Autumn/Spring programme of walks


October
AGM

February
You will receive the Spring/Summer programme of walks

For New Members

Walking Gear
Basic

  • Boots
  • Walking socks
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Warm clothing
  • Hat, gloves
  • Daysack and lunch


Also, for the bad days

  • Waterproof overtrousers
  • Waterproof jacket

Don't forget to bring a change of clothes for after the walk.  Have a chat with members on walks & you will get plenty of advice.

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