Andy Sparrow
Active member
Hi Everyone,
Please can you advise me? Despite many decades of caving in the mainland UK my knowledge of Irish caves is quite limited. I'm writing a caving section for a book on outdoor activities. I'm going to list a few caves around the UK regions in three categories - good for beginners, classic sporting trips and extreme challenges. Any suggestions, please for Irish caves (north and/or south) for these categories? I've done Cullaun Three which seemed like a pretty good trip for beginners but I appreciate that it floods. St Catherine's to Fisher Street would a be one contender for classic sporting. And possibly Shannon Cave for extreme? I'd like to get a mix of caves around the country rather than be limited to one or two areas. Also, how easy is it to get a caving experience in Ireland? Are there centres or instructors offering introductory trips? Is it best to direct beginners to the SUI? Thanks in advance for your help and advice. Andy Sparrow.
Please can you advise me? Despite many decades of caving in the mainland UK my knowledge of Irish caves is quite limited. I'm writing a caving section for a book on outdoor activities. I'm going to list a few caves around the UK regions in three categories - good for beginners, classic sporting trips and extreme challenges. Any suggestions, please for Irish caves (north and/or south) for these categories? I've done Cullaun Three which seemed like a pretty good trip for beginners but I appreciate that it floods. St Catherine's to Fisher Street would a be one contender for classic sporting. And possibly Shannon Cave for extreme? I'd like to get a mix of caves around the country rather than be limited to one or two areas. Also, how easy is it to get a caving experience in Ireland? Are there centres or instructors offering introductory trips? Is it best to direct beginners to the SUI? Thanks in advance for your help and advice. Andy Sparrow.