In reply to buzby:
Thanks for those interesting replies.
I'll order Adrien Hendroff's book. I would also order the 1.25 000 Mournes Activity map but it appears to be out of stock everywhere ! I often use Mountainviews.ie but you can't beat paper !
Last year had an enjoyable 10 days near Achill but even on the nicest day Croaghaun had a nasty black clousd on it and we got wet ! Climbed Croagh Patrick late afternoon and had the summit to ourselves, fantastic views but the spiritual side of things is lost on me, but whatever floats your boat !