Tips for Winter Walking
If you are heading out up the mountains over the winter please take care. Below are some basic tips to help you to stay safe. Plan for poor weather conditions and consider the potential for [...]
Press Statement re Coast Guard Helicopter PQQ 21/1/22
The Statement South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association has received a number of calls from journalists seeking comment regarding an ongoing procurement process for Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter service and subsequent speculation that [...]
Press Release
SEMRA is a voluntary, non-profit organisation affiliated to Mountain Rescue Ireland. SEMRA is responsible for conducting searches and rescues in the mountains of the South East of Ireland including the Comeraghs, Galtees, Knockmealdowns, Slievenamon and [...]
Social Media Etiquette
SEMRA members are motivated by helping people and doing our best to ensure people get down safely off of the hills. We encourage anyone in trouble to call for assistance (999 or 112). The sooner [...]
Absent Without Leave by Terry Brophy SEMRA
Absent without Leave I’ve escaped again, I’m away, away to Coumshingaun. Theatre of dreams. Foot to the floor, one hour, curse the man in front, curse the distance. Arrive, prepare, anticipation, a look at [...]
Press Release – 500 Callouts
South Eastern Mountain Rescue complete 500 callouts since 1977 On Sunday 19th January 2020, at the end of a busy week South Eastern Mountain Rescue,( SEMRA) received their 500th callout since the team was founded [...]
