Killorglin, Co. Kerry · Since 1966
Hiking the Kerry mountains every second Sunday
A small, friendly club with an active membership, and usually a drink or a cuppa afterwards.
Coming up
Next hikes
A route description is sent out just before each hike. For photos and news from recent outings, see our Facebook page.
Full calendar and gradesHike to be confirmed
Hike to be confirmed
Leader's choice
Caherconree area
Kerry Outback
Corrán Tuathail (Carrauntoohil)
The Bone
Masatiompan
Ballydavid Head to Brandon Creek
Mullaghanattin
Beentee
Rossbeigh Hill
The Black Mare
Coomcallee
Cnoc na dTobar
Mangerton
Seefin
Knocknagantee
Coomasaharn
Leader's choice
The Paps
Hike to be confirmed
Hike to be confirmed
The next season's hikes will be posted here soon. Check our Facebook page in the meantime.
Welcome
One of the oldest hiking clubs in Kerry
Laune MC was set up in 1966 and is based in the Laune Valley and Killorglin area. As well as climbing the Kerry mountains, we spend a weekend or two away each year on mountains in other parts of Ireland, and we finish the year with a Christmas party.
Over 18s are welcome to try two hikes before joining. Email the club secretary at launemc@gmail.com to come along.
How to joinBefore you go
Hike grades
From Easy hill walks to Very Hard ridge days on the Reeks. Find the level that suits you.
Read the gradesBefore you go
Info and guidelines
What to wear, what to pack, and the guidelines every member agrees to. Please read before your first hike.
Read the guidelinesMembership
Join or renew
Membership runs from 1 November and includes Mountaineering Ireland insurance.
Fees and how to joinRecent outings
Latest from the club
Photos and news from recent hikes go up on our Facebook page first. Have a look at where we've been lately.
Our history
Enjoying the mountain air since 1966
The club was founded the same year as Kerry Mountain Rescue, and for 25 years the two were almost one and the same. Members helped build the country's first purpose-built rescue station in Killorglin and put up the deposit for the land Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre stands on.
Read our story