If you're serious about exploring Ireland's bouldering scene, this is the guide you need. Over 1,700 problems spread across 90 areas — from the Wicklow Mountains down to Fair Head and out to Donegal — means there's always something new to send, whether you're warming up or projecting hard. The grades run from Font 3 to 8b, so it grows with you as your climbing does. What makes this book genuinely useful is the detail. You get 100 maps and 140 topographical photos that actually show you where the problems are and what the lines look like. Add in over 150 colour photos of the standout sends, and you'll know exactly what you're walking into before you arrive at the crag. No more wandering around trying to figure out which boulder is which. The variety of rock types — granite, gritstone, limestone, sandstone, schist, quartzite, dolerite — means you'll develop technique across different textures. Plus, it includes areas that hadn't been documented before, so even if you've been climbing here for years, there's fresh terrain to discover. It's compact enough to throw in your pack (A5 landscape format), and the topos are clear enough to read at the crag. This is the second edition reprint from 2013, and it was a Banff Mountain Book Competition finalist for good reason. It's the kind of guide that actually gets used, not just sits on a shelf.
• Over 1,700 problems across 90 areas — gives climbers an extensive selection of routes to suit warmups, projects and varied skill levels.
• Grades from Font 3 to 8b — accommodates beginners through advanced boulderers so the guide remains useful as skills progress.
• 100 maps and 140 photo‑topos — simplifies navigation and approach, reducing time spent searching and increasing climbing time.
• Over 150 colour photos — provides visual previews of key problems and helps with route identification on arrival.
• Wide range of rock types documented — prepares climbers for different textures and techniques required at each area.
• Contains previously undocumented areas — expands exploration opportunities and adds fresh objectives for repeat visitors.
• Full‑colour A5 landscape format and paperback presentation — portable in a pack and easy to consult at the crag.
• Reprint of the second edition (late 2013) and Banff finalist
