The last time I was at Croagh Patrick was as a kid, being dragged up by my parents!! Fast forward 25 odd years, and I'm back again and this time using it as preparation for going up Half Dome in Yosemite later in the year! It's a rough hike, over stones, boulders and only when you get to the brief... More

This is a brutal, challenging, difficult, yet worthwhile climb. Do not attempt this if you think this is going to be a walk in the park. Be somewhat agile and fit. Absolutely take a walking stick, two if you have them. Take water and some form of energizing protein. Do not take extraneous stuff with you as you will regret... More

This is a tough but worthwhile challenge. The hike is challenging all the way but especially so at the top. It takes a reasonable amount of fitness and stamina but the views and sense of satisfaction reaching the top make it worth the effort. Make sure to take a stick which you can rent at the base. Also have an... More

Sticks are a must on this very tuff climb. We didn't quite make it to the top but we will try again! The last part is daunting especially if you are not a fit, experienced climber. However we enjoyed the day and the scenery was spectacular.

The mountain of Croagh Patrick becomes a place of a exceptional spiritual high on the 17 th of March ST. PATRICK DAY. The difficulty of the climb becomes part of the overwhelming feeling that the day is so much more than green beer and corn beef and cabbage.

Climbed Croagh Patrick in March with my wife, and I found it really hard going, and nearly gave up a few times, but the further up that I got the more determined I became to get to the top. Eventually I made it and it was the most exillerating feeling when we finally reached the summit, where the views are... More

A tough, yet tremendously fulfilling walk, with a spiritual dimension, particularly on a clear day, when the views from the summit are magnificent. The only thing that detracts from the experience is the path, which is badly in need of maintenance.

Climbed Croagh Patrick in July with my hubby, father-in-law and two sons (12 & 9). It was a LOT harder than I expected, I don't really know what I was expecting but I almost gave up twice. The other climbers, especailly those on the way down, were great at encouraging us to keep going when we felt like giving up.... More

I climbed CP on a very cold, foggy, wet and unbelievably windy day in December 2012. I drove four hours from Cork to get there and started my climb at 9:30. I did the climb solo as it was a spur of the moment decision so all I had for company was my iPod. I found the first part of... More