Booking In
The Climbing Wall will operate on a modified schedule during the months May – August 2023 due to Children’s Activities. Please contact reception to enquire about available booking times.
- Pre-booking of sessions is essential. No walk ins allowed.
- All sessions will be 1 hour in duration. 8 maximum per session.
- To book a session on the wall, phone the Mardyke Arena UCC Reception on (021) 490 4751 to check availability.
- If you’d prefer a coaching session with an instructor to improve your technique, or to work on any aspect of your climbing – just ask the receptionist when you book in. You will have a one-hour session with an instructor doing a mixture of bouldering and roped climbing. Coaching sessions – Max 2 people.
Experienced Climbers
If you are already an experienced climber, we will ask you to pass a competency test before you climb.

Equipment
- We provide all equipment – harnesses, helmets, belay devices and carabineers.
- Chalk bags, chalk balls and finger tape are available for sale at reception.

Prices
TYPE | RATES |
Climbing Classes | Adult – Member €8.50 / Non-Member €11 Child – Member €6.50 / Non-Member €8.50 |
Coaching Session | Adult –Member €13 / Non-Member €16 Child – Member €8.50 / Non-Member €11 |
Opening Hours
Monday: 15:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 15:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 15:00 – 20:00
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12:00 – 19:00 (Competent Climbers Only – No Bookings)
Sunday: 13:00 – 18:00 (Competent Climbers Only – No Bookings)