Galway Climbing Co‑op Galway, Ireland

Galway Climbing Co‑Op (Bóthar na Míne, Ballybane, Galway, Ireland)

Galway Climbing Co‑Op

Galway Climbing Co-Op is a non-profit, volunteer-run climbing co-operative based in Galway. It’s a members-only facility focused on bouldering (no ropes), and all membership fees are reinvested into the climbing community.  

🍽 Food & Drink — No dedicated café listed for the co‑op.

🅿 Parking — Located in Ballybane, likely local / street parking (Bóthar na Míne).  

Gym

• Dedicated bouldering wall(s) only, no roped climbing.  

• Mat areas for climbing without ropes.  

• Social atmosphere; “very social activity … non‑competitive in nature.”  

• Route / problem information tracked via TopLogger app.  

Membership / Pricing

Pay‑as‑you‑go / Day Session

• Not available — co-op is not open to the general public, per their website.  

Membership / Pass Options

• 3‑Month Membership: €70.  

• 6‑Month Membership: €120.  

• 12‑Month Membership: €220.  

• Mountaineering Ireland membership required (for insurance).  

• There’s a €10 refundable key deposit when you join, for member access.  

Opening Times

• The co‑op does not list regular hours publicly; access is for members only.  

• According to older notes / FAQs, they used to have “trial sessions” (tues / thurs) for prospective members.  

Contact

📞 Phone: No publicly listed phone number. (Directory listing doesn’t clearly provide a working contact number.)  

🌐 Website: https://galwayclimbing.org/  

✉ Email / Contact: Use their contact form on their website.  

🐦 Social Media: X (Twitter) / formerly “@galway_climbing” is their handle.  

Notes / Additional Information

• Co‑op is not open to general public.  

• Children under 18: must be supervised by a parent / guardian who is a member.  

• Membership involves getting a key / fob for access.  

• Community-run — many hours and problem set‑ups are managed by volunteers.