Caving in Ireland and Northern Ireland

SUICRO 2026 Agenda Announced

Web Admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:20:09 +0000

The Agenda for SUICRO 2026 has been announced, for details see SUICRO 2026

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SUI Anchor Inspection Guide and Resin Anchor Rigging Topos

Web Admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:50:39 +0000

The SUI has published a guide for inspecting anchors in caves, is is available via the SUI Publications tab, Bolting Notices tab and Bolting in Caves tab. The SUI is also pleased to announce the publication of the first Topographical drawings from our Resin Anchor Program, they can be accessed […]

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Lambing Season at Shannon Cave

Web Admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:14:39 +0000

SUI would like to request all cavers to follow the farmer’s request to avoid trips to Shannon Cave via its usual parking spot during lambing season in April. The landowner has long had a positive and beneficial relationship with the caving community and we appreciate all cavers respecting their wishes.

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SUICRO 2026 Announced

Web Admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:01:45 +0000

SUICRO 2026 (24th – 26th October) will be held at the Lady Gregory Hotel in Gort, Co Galway. 30 rooms have been reserved for SUICRO – see booking details below

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Community views sought on Bolting in Bruce’s Pot and Re-Bolting in Polnagossan

Web Admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:23:52 +0000

A proposal for new bolting in Bruce’s Pot, Co. Fermanagh In the course of the last couple of years the SUI has been made aware of the increasing popularity of Bruce’s Pot in Co. Fermanagh. It’s good to see Bruce’s Pot being used as it is an entertaining trip and […]

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Re-Bolting taking place at Bruce’s Pot and Polnagossan

Web Admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:38:33 +0000

The SUI Bolting Notices page has been updated with the following information. SUI are about to undertake a program of re-bolting in Bruce’s Pot (Fermanagh) and Pollnagossan (Cavan). Please be sure to follow any in-cave guidance on anchor suitability. A notice will be shared when the bolting is complete and […]

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Tree Fall at Fisherstreet Pot/Doolin River Cave System

Web Admin — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:41:39 +0000

The SUI Cave access page has been updated with the following information: Tree fall at Fisherstreet pot entrance- the lower tree that was traditionally used to rig a Ladder & Lifeline or an SRT rebelay from has fallen and is no longer safe to rig from. The tree has been […]

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ICRO 2025/26 Training Calendar

Web Admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:04:12 +0000

ICRO has published its training calendar for 2025/26

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Cork Speleological Group Try Caving Event

Web Admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:46:09 +0000

Want adventure? Like a challenge? Don’t mind getting muddy? Come and see if Caving is for you! Cork Speleological Group invites those who want to discover the beauty of the underground world to a Try Caving day. You will be guided by a qualified Cave Leader and all equipment will […]

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Young Cavers Award

Web Admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:12:17 +0000

The SUI welcomes the contribution of younger cavers to the caving community and is delighted to announce the Young Cavers Award to support expeditionary caving by younger cavers! For more details on all our funding opportunities please see our Funding Opportunities page Criteria for the young cavers award. i) Age […]

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