Mountain Skills Courses:

"I thought the course was very well presented, moved along at a good pace and offered plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I learned a lot and enjoyed the two days on the hill." James, Co. Dublin.

"... and thanks for the course. I thought it was very well run and very enjoyable."  Ronan, Dublin.

Mountain Leader Training:

"Thank you for a great weekend. I learned loads and that was really down to your teaching methods and easygoing, aproachable style. Its obvious that you love what you do." David, Co. Clare.

"Thank you for a great weekend.  You have incredible patience and have a great way with learners." Mary.

Scottish Winter Courses :

'I had a great weekend. Brilliant weather, brilliant people, brilliant guide and brilliant views …  it was all well worth it. I am definitely addicted to the outdoors now. Thanks again.' Michelle, Co. Clare, 2008.

'Darach you were brilliant.' Niall, Limerick, 2009.

'Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our trip to Scotland. Darach was an excellent guide and great company and ensured we had a magic time!' Eileen, Cork, 2008.

'Thanks for everything. I learned a lot from you.' Andrew, Leitrim, 2009.

'(Darach) went out of his way to make sure we got as much out of the course as humanly possible. ' Elen, Wales, 2009.

'Exceeded my expectations. A wonderful two days winter skills.' Colin, England, 2009.

Alpine & Greater Ranges Trekking & Mountaineering:

"I congratulate you ... for having had the idea of the Alpine Trek and having chosen Darach O'Murchu as guide. If I could I would start tomorrow for the next trek with him." Hans, Germany, 2009

"We had a great trip, thanks for that." Hugh & Polly, UK.

I have worked with / for / on behalf of the following people & organisations:

Mountaineering Ireland

Leave No Trace Ireland

Adventure Peaks

Jagged Globe

Kerry VEC

Limerick VEC

Dublin VEC

Kilfinane OEC

Cappanalea OEC

ITT Institute of Technology Tralee

GMIT Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

ULOPC University of Limerick Outdoor Pursuits Club

Shackleton Course

Clogher Head/Drogheda VEC

The George Mitchell Scholarship Fund

Wicklow Information Network

I have also worked with/for the following people. Should a course date/location that 'Elements' has not suit you may i recommend the following providers:

Sinead Pollock - Independent Provider/TORR Mountaineering - 087-798 8848

Tim Orr - TORR Mountaineering - 087-677 2732

Noel O'Leary - Irish Adventures

Mick & Mark - Mór Active

Contact Ronan Lenihan of www.mountain.ie for all your First Aid training needs.