The IMC has a history going back sixty years, and has over 200 members, who engage in all aspects of mountaineering and rock-climbing.

The club organises climbing and hill-walking and social events all year round for its members, and also encourages its members to organise activities of their own. We organise training activities as needed for groups of members, including the very popular annual rock-climbing introduction, held in April each year. We own a climbers' hut in the Wicklow mountains where members can stay overnight and use for various events, by arrangement.

The subscription fees also include MCI mountaineering insurance cover (see details here), discount (usually 10%) at most major outdoor-equipment shops, access to the club's extensive library, the quarterly club newsletter, and the MCI's quarterly Mountain Log magazine.

Membership is open to anybody over 18 years old who has an interest in mountaineering. There are two levels of membership, Associate and Full. The only differences are that Full members must have become competent in basic rock-climbing and in mountain navigation and safety, and are entitled to vote at general meetings and join the committee if elected.

Prospective members are welcome to join in our regular Thursday night social events without obligation.

Current annual membership fees (renewable on 1 November each year) are as follows:

• Standard membership - €52
• Student/unwaged - €40
• Joint membership (two people at one address) - €93

To apply for Associate membership, you can use this form.
To apply for an upgrade from Associate to Full membership, use this form.
To apply for Full membership, use both forms.
If you're already a member, you can use this form to renew your membership subscription.

Forms and fees should be sent to our Treasurer; his address and other contact details are on the Who's Who page of this site, or you might meet him on Thursday nights.

Welcome to the club!