Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

14/05/2026

Bóthar na Gíge 13/05

14/05/2026

Update: MRI Annual Meet and Callouts

Mountain Rescue Ireland Annual Meet:
In March, KMRT hosted members from all of the Mountain Rescue teams around Ireland at the Castlerosse hotel for a weekend of conversation, demonstrations, knowledge exchange and a general get-together. It was a packed schedule with great attendance at all events which ranged from demos of the latest in search and rescue tech to talks from some of Ireland's top adventure sportspeople. (Photo by Valerie O'Sullivan attached)

CALLOUTS:
14/03 While some of the team hosted the delegates at the MRI weekend, other members were tasked to a walker with a broken ankle in the Devil's ladder who was stretchered to an awaiting vehicle. (Photo attached)

22/04 The team were tasked to the Blue Pool in Killarney National Park to stretcher as casualty to an awaiting ambulance.

05/05 Team members were tasked to the Torc waterfall area to assist a walker with a broken ankle.

13/05 The team were tasked to the Bóthar na Gíge area near Corrán Tuathail (Zig zags) to a walked with a broken ankle. The casualty was strechered to an awaiting vehicle. (Photos attached)

11/05/2026

10/04/2026

🏔️ Don’t miss it… Simon Yates live at Siamsa Tíre this Saturday.

One of the world’s most renowned mountaineers, , takes to the stage to share incredible stories of survival, challenge and adventure from the world’s highest peaks.

This is a powerful, inspiring night out — and one not to miss.

📅 Saturday 11 April
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Siamsa Tíre, Tralee

🎟 Final tickets available – book now. Link in comments

On the night, we’ll also be collecting donations in the lobby in support of the incredible work of — a cause close to the heart of the climbing community.

Come along, be inspired, and support a great cause.

Speakers from the Edge Kerry Mountain Rescue Team
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Siamsa Tíre is gratefully funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Kerry County Arts and supported by Orbitus

06/03/2026

Vehicle launch :
Kerry Mountain Rescue Team officially launched the newest addition to their fleet of vehicles, a Mountain Rescue Spec Ineos Grenadier from Orangeworks Automotive, today at the rescue station in Killarney.

Our thanks to Dara Calleary TD for launching the vehicle. The team are hugely grateful to Kerry County Council for a grant of €150,000 to fund the purchase, which came through the Community Recognition Fund. Thanks also to Cllr Marie Moloney Leas-Chathaoirleach of Kerry County Council for speaking at the launch.

We would also like to thank all those who attended the launch including representatives from Kerry County Council, local councillors, TDs, friends of KMRT, donors to KMRT, representatives from other local voluntary groups, members of the Irish Coast Guard and An Garda Síochána.

This vehicle will add to the team's capability in transporting casualties from the the mountains, quickly and safely, to awaiting ambulances.

Photos courtesy of the fantastic Valerie O'Sullivan from the event attached.

04/03/2026

Just a quick reminder to anyone who wishes to send a video of well-wishes on KMRT's 60th birthday, please do so by this coming Friday. Details in the post below.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team celebrates its 60th birthday this year. The team are putting together a video of well-wishes from the public to be shown at KMRT events later this year.

If you are interested in being a part of this, please send your video on WhatsApp to +353 87 4838922 before Friday 6th March.

01/03/2026

Update: Callouts and Training

CALLOUTS: After a relatively quiet period at the end of 2025, the team have been tasked 7 times this year, with 4 of these in the past 10 days. These calls include 3 on Carrauntoohil, one on Torc, one in Killarney National Park, one in the Horse's Glen and one on Claragh mountain near Millstreet.

These call-outs total 170 volunteer hours and included a mix of lower-leg injuries, benighted parties and exhaustion.

We would ask walkers to start early and give themselves plenty of time to descend before it gets dark.

Team members have also noted the lack of preparation made by some walkers when going out on the hills. Footwear with good grip and a set of waterproofs are needed when going out in the hills, as well as plenty water and snacks.

TRAINING:

Since the last update the team has completed training in the station on tetra radio comms, first aid and hauling.

The team also trained with Rescue 115 in the Hag's Glen with the new AW189 helicopter, followed by stretcher lowers in the Devil's ladder.

24/02/2026

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team celebrates its 60th birthday this year. The team are putting together a video of well-wishes from the public to be shown at KMRT events later this year.

If you are interested in being a part of this, please send your video on WhatsApp to +353 87 4838922 before Friday 6th March.

17/01/2026

Update:
Fundraiser: KMRT would like to thank Millstreet Vintage Club for their fundraiser that took place last year in aid of the team. A cheque was presented to team members Mick and Tim in Millstreet last week. These funds will go towards the running costs of the team and are hugely appreciated. Thanks to the organisers for their work on this.

Training: Team members took advantage of the recent winter conditions in the Reeks to hold a winter training session. Photos attached.

We would remind any walkers who may be planning on venturing out in wintery conditions, only to do so if you have experience in ice and snow and are equipped to navigate the hills safely.

27/12/2025

Some photos from the fundraiser walk with Sam Maguire along the Old Kenmare road which was organised by Derry Healy, James Cahill, Dave Herlihy and Valerie O'Sullivan.

There is still time to donate by following this link - https://www.idonate.ie/cause/kerrymountainrescue

Thanks to all of the walkers, supporters and those who helped behind the scenes. KMRT are delighted to have been chosen as the beneficiary of this charity event.

Many thanks also to Kerry Coaches and Danny Healy-Rae for providing buses.

23/12/2025

Please note the change in direction for this walk. The organisers have made the change due to logistics.

Departing from MUCKROSS HOUSE at 9:30am.