Speleological Union of Ireland

The Speleological Union of Ireland (SUI) represents the interests of cavers and speleologists on the island of Ireland.

SUI is recognised as the national governing body for caving by Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland

Join SUI now or renew your membership.

SUI was originally founded in the 1960’s and reconstituted in 1983. Today, the majority of Irish cavers are members of our organisation.

SUI provides training, supports conservation and exploration, and sponsors overseas expeditions. We also help to influence government policy on sport, access and the environment.

We also maintain very strong links with the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO). Many SUI members also volunteer with ICRO.

Meet the SUI Team

Become a member of SUI

SUI offers 4 types of membership:

  • Full membership
  • Basic membership
  • Student membership
  • Professional outdoors instructor membership

Read more about SUI membership or sign-up now.

Benefits of membership

SUI members get access to some great services, including:

  • Subsidised training courses in cave skills and first aid
  • Civil liability insurance and medical/rescue insurance (full members only)
  • Underground‘, the quarterly newsletter for SUI and ICRO members
  • Grants for cave exploration and overseas expeditions
  • Access to the SUI caving library

As a member you also benefit from the ongoing work of the SUI. This includes:

  • Conserving cave access
  • Reducing cave pollution
  • Organising the joint annual caving symposium of SUI and ICRO: ‘SUICRO
  • Publishing ‘Irish Speleology‘, our official journal that covers cave exploration and speleological research

Lastly, as a member you get access to discounts of up to 15% from some of Ireland’s top outdoors retailers.  See a list of all discounts available to SUI members.

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