Please read this very carefully. We would really like you to have a wonderful holiday at Killary and the list below will help to ensure you do. The clothing and personal gear on this list is recommended.
The weather on the west coast of Ireland proves to be very unpredictable so for anyone doing activities be prepared for everything from hail to blazing sun no matter what time of the year!
| Old warm clothing | When on activities avoid wearing denim. Tracksuits or fleece material is best. Some of the activities can be quite mucky so make sure that they are old clothes. |
| Rain jacket & trousers |
We strongly recommend you beg, borrow or steal (not really!) some rain gear for your trip. It does not have to be expensive. Many shops sell plastic macs from as little as 10.00 Euro. It is essential that you have at least a rain jacket with you. |
| Woolly Hat | 80% of heat loss is through your head so keep it covered. |
| Footwear | Ideally if you have a pair of runners and walking boots it would be great. However runners will do just as well. If you have two pairs, one to keep dry and one to get wet it would be best. |
| Evening time wear | You will need a dry set of clothes to change into in the evening and yes another pair of shoes! |
| Warm woolly socks | Not essential but a great luxury when your feet are cold. |
| Swimsuit | We provide the wetsuits for your water activities. It is normal to wear a swimsuit under you wetsuit. If you have a nylon thermal top, you could wear it under your wetsuit also but this is not essential. |
| Towels | Towels are provided in the double and twin rooms but not in the dorm rooms. You cannot have too many towels with you on an activity holiday. |
| Toiletries | There are no toiletries sold onsite. Leenane Village, 5km from Killary, has limited toiletries for sale. |
| Pocket Money | If you are on a school trip or summer camp there is a tuck shop onsite. For those over 18 they might want to bring pocket money for the bar! |
| Plastic bags | Please please please bring plastic bags with you. By the end of your stay you may have quite a lot of wet clothes you will not want to put into your luggage. We will give them out in reception but at a ridiculous price! |
| Small personal first aid kit | We have of course our own first aid station but we recommend bringing your own relevant supplies. Please remember you are 30 mins drive from the nearest chemist and that Connemara has not quite reached the 24-hour opening hours yet! |
| Insect Repellent | To keep away the annoying midges during the months of April to September. You will not have an enjoyable visit otherwise! |
| Gaisce Requirements | |
| Backpack | Medium-sized rucksack to carry all your supplies, water, food and other equipment |
| Walking shoes | It is essential that you bring a good strong pair of walking boots as the terrain is rugged and wet. Trainers are not appropriate. |
| Plastic Bags | Essential not only for your wet and muddy clothes but also useful as a dry place to sit when you eat lunch up on the mountain. |
For children under 14 it is advisable that they have a list of all personal items they bring with them to the centre, so they can check them off on departure.
Lost property. Please make sure you have everything with you before you leave the centre. We get a lot of clothes left behind at the centre and if these are not too soiled they are given to the charity shops in Castlebar within a couple of days
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