'Mountain Guide for hire.

If you would like to go hillwalking or rockclimbing in the Slieve Blooms or anywhere in Ireland then Derek Fanning (Mountain Leader and Single Pitch Award) will be happy to guide you on any outing. Derek is 37 years of age, lives in Birr and has been mountaineering for many years, including many expeditions to the Greater Ranges in South America and Asia.

You can call Derek on his mobile at 087 4154966 or else email him at deputyeditor@midlandtribune.ie.