Can children join?

Not as members in their own right (an adult has to take out membership for them, as a waiver needs to be signed, the Coop will then organise liaise with the parent to organise MI membership for the child).
Children need to be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times to ensure their own safety

Can children come to the wall on their own?

Children (under 18) are only allowed to climb under supervision of a parent/guardian who is a member. Parents or guardians are fully responsible for the safety of their children while at the Galway Climbing Coop and must supervise them at all times
The adult member does not need to climb (but we would encourage it, it's fun to do with your kids!)
The child (or both, parent and child, if the parent wishes to climb) need to be registered with Mountaineering Ireland