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Latest News 1
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14th Mar | Women's Climbing Night! | CHRISTINA MC INERNEY (Secretary) | |||
Wednesday, March 8th, was International Women's Day, and at OPC we decided to celebrate with our second women's climbing night of the year! It was an epic night with good music, even better vibes, snacks, craic and over 40 women in attendance. We had a team of amazing women instructing throughout the evening - leading group warm-ups, coaching technique, teaching rope skills, belaying and much more. After climbing there was a group yoga session led by one of our multi-talented instructors to help everyone cool down and stretch out tired muscles. After an evening of trying hard on the wall we went to Scholars for a social night. This was an amazing opportunity for the OPC gals to catch up with friends new and old and completed an already fantastic evening! |
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Women's Climbing Night!
| Posted | 14th Mar |
| Author | CHRISTINA MC INERNEY (Secretary) |
Wednesday, March 8th, was International Women's Day, and at OPC we decided to celebrate with our second women's climbing night of the year!
It was an epic night with good music, even better vibes, snacks, craic and over 40 women in attendance. We had a team of amazing women instructing throughout the evening - leading group warm-ups, coaching technique, teaching rope skills, belaying and much more. After climbing there was a group yoga session led by one of our multi-talented instructors to help everyone cool down and stretch out tired muscles.
After an evening of trying hard on the wall we went to Scholars for a social night. This was an amazing opportunity for the OPC gals to catch up with friends new and old and completed an already fantastic evening!
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Awards Roll of Honour
| 2021/2022 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2021/2022 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2021/2022 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2019/2020 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2018/2019 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
| 2017/2018 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2017/2018 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2017/2018 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2016/2017 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2016/2017 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2016/2017 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2015/2016 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
| 2014/2015 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2014/2015 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2014/2015 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2014/2015 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
| 2011/2012 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2011/2012 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
| 2010/2011 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2010/2011 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2009/2010 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2009/2010 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2009/2010 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2009/2010 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
| 2006/2007 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2006/2007 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
| 2006/2007 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2006/2007 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
| 2005/2006 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2004/2005 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
| 2002/2003 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
| 2001/2002 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
Upcoming Events 2
Only logged in / active Outdoor Pursuits Club members can book / attend these events
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OPC UV Night! | ||||||
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Starts: Wed 29th Mar at 21:30 |
Ends: Thu 30th Mar at 01:30 |
Cost: € 9.00 |
Max: 200 |
IN-PERSON Event |
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Location: Pharmacia, Sarsfield Ave. , LimerickMeeting: Pharmacia, Sarsfield Ave. , LimerickDid someone say UV Paint?! ?? We're happy to announce we'll be running a UV Paint night in Pharmacia on Wednesday the 29th of March! ? Tickets are on sale on our Linktree, and we'd like to invite other clubs and socs to come along! ? |
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UV Paint Night | ||||||
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Starts: Wed 29th Mar at 21:30 |
Ends: Thu 30th Mar at 02:00 |
Cost: € 9.00 |
Max: 200 |
IN-PERSON Event |
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Location: Pharmacia, 8 Sarsfield Avenue, V94 E14KMeeting: PharmaciaOPC are hosting a UV night in Pharmacia next Wednesday, the 29th! This will be a class night out - with our very own, multi-talented, Diarmuid Hartney as DJ and UV paint provided! All you'll need to bring is a white t-shirt and some good vibes :) Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite for €9.01 = this covers entry and your UV paraphernalia - Get em' while they're hot! |
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OPC UV Night!
| Starts | Wed 29th Mar at 21:30 |
| Ends | Thu 30th Mar at 01:30 |
| Cost | € 9.00 |
| Max | 200 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Pharmacia, Sarsfield Ave. , Limerick
Meeting Point: Pharmacia, Sarsfield Ave. , Limerick
Did someone say UV Paint?! ?? We're happy to announce we'll be running a UV Paint night in Pharmacia on Wednesday the 29th of March! ? Tickets are on sale on our Linktree, and we'd like to invite other clubs and socs to come along! ?
UV Paint Night
| Starts | Wed 29th Mar at 21:30 |
| Ends | Thu 30th Mar at 02:00 |
| Cost | € 9.00 |
| Max | 200 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Location: Pharmacia, 8 Sarsfield Avenue, V94 E14K
Meeting Point: Pharmacia
OPC are hosting a UV night in Pharmacia next Wednesday, the 29th!
This will be a class night out - with our very own, multi-talented, Diarmuid Hartney as DJ and UV paint provided! All you'll need to bring is a white t-shirt and some good vibes :)
Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite for €9.01 = this covers entry and your UV paraphernalia - Get em' while they're hot!
Weekly Activities 6
Only logged in / active Outdoor Pursuits Club members can book / attend these activities
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Monday Climbing Session (Beginners) | ||||||
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Day: Mondays |
Starts: 20:30 |
Ends: 22:30 |
Max: 20 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Climbing WallMonday BEGINNER Climbing Session. ONLY beginners (climbers who have not currently passed their belay tests) should book this slot. If you wish to do your belay test or you have already passed your belay test with the club, you MUST book a Belay Test Session spot or an Independent Climbing Session spot instead. With a Beginner's Climbing Session, we will have supervisors on duty to teach you and others the ropework and skills to climb independently in our wall. You will also be welcome to use our bouldering and auto belay facilities (with a small tutorial beforehand). We provide the shoes, ropes and harnesses - you just bring the psyche! See you all there :) |
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Monday Climbing Session (Belay Test) | ||||||
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Day: Mondays |
Starts: 20:30 |
Ends: 22:30 |
Max: 5 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Climbing WallMonday BELAY TEST Session. ONLY people who are looking to do their belay test at the beginning of the session should book this slot. If you are not looking to do your belay test yet or you have already passed your belay test with the club, you MUST book a Beginner Climbing Session spot or an Independent Climbing Session spot instead. With a Belay Test Session, you will be examined by one of our supervisors to determine whether you can climb independently on our roped wall safely and correctly. If you fail this test, you will be asked to join a supervised beginners group or to boulder for the remainder of the session, and you will not be able to retake the test in the same session. If you pass this test, you will be free to climb with another person who has also passed during the session, with supervision. However, if you are seen doing something unsafe or incorrect during the remainder of the session the supervisor will revoke your test, and you will need to repeat it at another session. You will also be welcome to use our bouldering and auto belay facilities (with a small tutorial beforehand) We provide the shoes, ropes and harnesses - you just bring the psyche! See you all there :) |
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Monday Climbing Session (Independent) | ||||||
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Day: Mondays |
Starts: 20:30 |
Ends: 22:30 |
Max: 20 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Climbing WallMonday INDEPENDENT Climbing Session. ONLY independent climbers (climbers who have currently passed their belay tests) should book this slot. If you wish to do your belay test or you have not already passed your belay test with the club, you MUST book a Belay Test Session spot or a Beginner Climbing Session spot instead. With a Independent Climbing Session, you will be allowed to climb independently with another independent climber who is also booked in. You will also be welcome to use our bouldering and auto belay facilities (with a small tutorial beforehand if you have not had one yet). We provide the shoes, ropes and harnesses - you just bring the psyche! See you all there :) |
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SRT Caving Session | ||||||
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Day: Tuesdays |
Starts: 19:30 |
Ends: 21:00 |
Max: 8 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Climbing WallSRT (Single Rope Technique) Session run every Tuesday between 7.30 pm to 9:00 pm to learn SRT skills, which are essential for caving.
You must book the session using our Google Form (See our External Homepage to access this!) Looking forward to seeing you all at the climbing wall! |
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Orienteering RUN (Beginners Welcome) | ||||||
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Day: Wednesdays |
Starts: 18:30 |
Ends: 19:10 |
Max: 55 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: Outside UL Climbing WallSocial Run for Orienteering; All welcome and different paces for all levels. We run around campus. Where: Meet Outside Climbing wall When: 6.30pm |
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Thursday Independent Climbing | ||||||
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Day: Thursdays |
Starts: 20:30 |
Ends: 22:30 |
Max: 45 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Climbing WallThursday INDEPENDENT Climbing Session. This is ONLY for people who have completed their belay test with the club (for roped climbing) or who are familiar with using our bouldering /auto belay facilities (Not suitable for beginners or people who want to do their Belay Test). There will still be supervisors on hand, but there will be no active teaching. Shoes, Ropes & Harnesses Provided - You just bring the psych! |
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Monday Climbing Session (Beginners)
| Day | Mondays |
| From | 20:30, to 22:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 20 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Location: UL Climbing Wall
Monday BEGINNER Climbing Session. ONLY beginners (climbers who have not currently passed their belay tests) should book this slot.
If you wish to do your belay test or you have already passed your belay test with the club, you MUST book a Belay Test Session spot or an Independent Climbing Session spot instead.
With a Beginner's Climbing Session, we will have supervisors on duty to teach you and others the ropework and skills to climb independently in our wall. You will also be welcome to use our bouldering and auto belay facilities (with a small tutorial beforehand).
We provide the shoes, ropes and harnesses - you just bring the psyche! See you all there :)
Monday Climbing Session (Belay Test)
| Day | Mondays |
| From | 20:30, to 22:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 5 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Location: UL Climbing Wall
Monday BELAY TEST Session. ONLY people who are looking to do their belay test at the beginning of the session should book this slot.
If you are not looking to do your belay test yet or you have already passed your belay test with the club, you MUST book a Beginner Climbing Session spot or an Independent Climbing Session spot instead.
With a Belay Test Session, you will be examined by one of our supervisors to determine whether you can climb independently on our roped wall safely and correctly. If you fail this test, you will be asked to join a supervised beginners group or to boulder for the remainder of the session, and you will not be able to retake the test in the same session. If you pass this test, you will be free to climb with another person who has also passed during the session, with supervision. However, if you are seen doing something unsafe or incorrect during the remainder of the session the supervisor will revoke your test, and you will need to repeat it at another session.
You will also be welcome to use our bouldering and auto belay facilities (with a small tutorial beforehand)
We provide the shoes, ropes and harnesses - you just bring the psyche! See you all there :)
Monday Climbing Session (Independent)
| Day | Mondays |
| From | 20:30, to 22:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 20 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Location: UL Climbing Wall
Monday INDEPENDENT Climbing Session. ONLY independent climbers (climbers who have currently passed their belay tests) should book this slot.
If you wish to do your belay test or you have not already passed your belay test with the club, you MUST book a Belay Test Session spot or a Beginner Climbing Session spot instead.
With a Independent Climbing Session, you will be allowed to climb independently with another independent climber who is also booked in. You will also be welcome to use our bouldering and auto belay facilities (with a small tutorial beforehand if you have not had one yet).
We provide the shoes, ropes and harnesses - you just bring the psyche! See you all there :)
SRT Caving Session
| Day | Tuesdays |
| From | 19:30, to 21:00 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 8 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Location: UL Climbing Wall
SRT (Single Rope Technique) Session run every Tuesday between 7.30 pm to 9:00 pm to learn SRT skills, which are essential for caving.
You must book the session using our Google Form (See our External Homepage to access this!)
Looking forward to seeing you all at the climbing wall!
Orienteering RUN (Beginners Welcome)
| Day | Wednesdays |
| From | 18:30, to 19:10 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 55 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Location: Outside UL Climbing Wall
Social Run for Orienteering; All welcome and different paces for all levels. We run around campus.
Where: Meet Outside Climbing wall
When: 6.30pm
Thursday Independent Climbing
| Day | Thursdays |
| From | 20:30, to 22:30 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Max | 45 attendees |
| Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Location: UL Climbing Wall
Thursday INDEPENDENT Climbing Session. This is ONLY for people who have completed their belay test with the club (for roped climbing) or who are familiar with using our bouldering /auto belay facilities (Not suitable for beginners or people who want to do their Belay Test). There will still be supervisors on hand, but there will be no active teaching.
Shoes, Ropes & Harnesses Provided - You just bring the psych!
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About Outdoor Pursuits Club
Welcome back to another eventful year in the Outdoor Pursuits Club (OPC)!
To keep up to date with what's going on within the club on a daily or weekly basis, or have any questions, check out our Instagram (@ulopc)!
The OPC's goals are to spark the interest in our activities and to develop the skills needed for to do these activities safely. We offer regular training for Caving, Climbing and Orienteering and major training for Mountaineering and Outdoor Climbing before international trips to places like Scotland, the Alps, Poland, Spain and beyond!
Our Sunday Hikes are a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet new people and see some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. Just bring your boots (they must have ankle support!!), waterproofs, food and water and you will be ready to go.
For our Caving, Orienteering and Outdoor Climbing trips we supply all the gear you might need. On these trips you will apply the skills you learn in our weekday activities.
OPC weekend trips are fairly infamous. From the old monastery of Letterfrack, Connemara to the Youth Hostel in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in Glendalough these weekend trips are not to be missed. They have gained legendary status due to the hikes, craic and general debauchery. You would have to go to find out.
The OPC Climbing Wall is located next to the UL Sports Arena and is one of UL’s best sports facilities. We're so excited to get you all in to try out the new state of the art facility!
Be sure to look out for our trips sign-ups, information will be sent out in the weekly emails or you can check out our Instagram!
See you in the outdoors!
Current Committee 18
| President | Robert Gernon |
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| Secretary | CHRISTINA MC INERNEY |
| Treasurer | CATHAL MC CURDY |
| Development Officer | ROARKE TOAL |
| Public Relations Officer | Jim Keane |
| Assist. Treasurer | Hugo Loughran |
| Assistant Public Relations | ANNA |
| Assistant Trips | Max O'Sullivan |
| Caving Officer | KEVIN MC CARTHY |
| Climbing Officer | ADAM GREENAN |
| Climbing Wall Officer | Michael Murphy |
| Equipment Officer | DIARMUID HARTNEY |
| Events Officer | cathal mckeogh |
| Events Officer | SOPHIE MESKELL |
| Orienteering Officer | Matheus Santos |
| Orienteering Officer | Seán Kelleher |
| Trips Officer | John Kehoe |
| Women's Officer | Aislinn Kelly |
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