An Óige Hike Programme August 2021

Please Note: Preference will be given on the “Special Buses”, to Members of An Óige on production of their Membership Card. It is therefore imperative to bring your Membership Card with you, each Sunday. Membership Fees are as follows from January 2021: €25 for over 25 years old, and €15 for under 25 years old.

Valid An Óige Membership Cards required. RENEWALS OR NEW MEMBERSHIPS: OPTION 1

Please bring your old membership card with you to the hike bus and have the €25.00 membership money plus your bus fare with you. New members will have to fill out a form to join. You can email for assistance to [email protected] (Office days Wednesday to Friday only) OR You can also request assistance from either Marie McDonnell (Ph. 018377411) or email Jim Barry at [email protected] Important Notice THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO ANY HIKES INVOLVING THE HIRE OF A PRIVATE BUS PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PAYING PERSONS TRAVELLING ON THE BUS TO THE HIKES WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE HIKES.

It is imperative that the instructions of the Hike Leaders be adhered to by those participating. The Leader sets the pace of the hike and walkers are expected to obey his/her instructions at all times. Leaders have the right to refuse to take anyone who does not co-operate with them fully, and anyone who they consider would not be able to walk at a reasonable pace, especially on the Moderate Hikes. Walkers who go on Moderate Hikes should be fit and able to keep up with the Hike. A Co-Ordinator has been appointed each Sunday to organise Hikers on Eden Quay. Maximum number on all hikes = 15, including Hike Leaders

Unless otherwise stated, please observe the following:

HIKING BOOTS OR STRONG SHOES FOR EASIER HIKES HIKING BOOTS ONLY FOR MODERATE HIKES, EASIER MODERATE HIKES WEAR: NO JEANS. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON HIKES. FACE MASKS ARE MANDATORY

Face Covering, Hand Sanitiser, Rainwear, Flask, Sandwiches, Simple First Aid Kit, Sun Block, Hat & Gloves. BRING: Please do not share any item of clothing, equipment , food or drinks at this time

Face Coverings are mandatory for travelling on the private bus and on Public Transport. Intending hikers will not be permitted to participate on any activity without a Face Covering.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVICE/QUESTIONNAIRE Please do not attend for any organised An Óige hike or event if the answer is YES to any of COVID-19 the following questions: NOTICE 1. Have you any symptoms e.g. Dry cough, Fever, High temperature, Sore Throat, Breathlessness, No taste or smell now or in the last 14 days? or feeling unwell 2. Have you been diagnosed with confirmed or suspected Covid – 19 in the last 14 days? 3. Are you a close contact of a person who has confirmed or suspected Covid -19 in the past 14 days 4. Have you been requested by a medical practitioner to self isolate during this time?

All Sunday walks leave from Laughter Lounge, Eden Quay, O’Connell Bridge End @ 10.00am, MEET: unless otherwise stated. You are requested to arrive at the meeting place in good time.

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SUNDAY 1st August 2021 (Bank Holiday): Co-Ordinator on Eden Quay – Marie McDonnell MODERATE HIKE* Route: Ballycoog Forest – Ballinasillogue – Croghan Kinsella Mtn – Ballinvalley Forest Leader: David Marlborough Transport: Special Bus Cost €20.00 per person. EASIER MODERATE HIKE* Route: Monalees – Croghan Kinsella Mtn – Raheenleagh – Ballinvalley Forest Entrance Leader: Brian Madden Transport: Special Bus *These 2 hikes will share the same bus. Cost €20.00 per person. NO EASY HIKE SCHEDULED FOR THIS SUNDAY MIDWEEK WALK: Thursday 5th August 2021 Day Trip to Kilkenny Route: Walk perimeter of Kilkenny Castle and Part of River Nore Heuston Station for 10.15 train to Waterford (alighting at Kilkenny) Meet: Return Train at 19.15hrs arriving in Heuston at 20.45hrs

Additional Train seats must be pre booked by ringing 1850366222 (No booking fee for free travel pass Information holders) Booking required for both outward and return journeys. Bring: Food for drum up (Plenty of restaurants and places to eat afterwards) Leader: Mary Moloney SUNDAY 8th August 2021: Co-Ordinator on Eden Quay – Marie McDonnell MODERATE HIKE* Route: Ballinfoyle – Ballineddan – – Mtn – Camara Hill - Seskin Leader: Michael Heneghan Transport: Special Bus Cost €20.00 per person. EASIER MODERATE HIKE* Route: Seskin – Banana Road – Camara Hill – Lugnaquilla Mountain Leader: Martin Fagan Transport: Special Bus *These 2 hikes will share the same bus. Cost €20.00 per person. EASIER HIKE Route: Walk along the Dodder River from Ringsend Leader: Mary Chambers Transport: Public Transport

MIDWEEK WALK: Thursday 12th August 2021 Route: Portmarnock to Malahide Meet: Connolly Station at 11.00hrs for train to Portmarnock leaving at 11.36hrs Leader: Olive Cowlard

SUNDAY 15th August 2021: Co-Ordinator on Eden Quay – Marie McDonnell MODERATE HIKE* Tibradden – Cruagh Wood – Massey’s Estate – – Hillfire Club – Rockbrook Route: – Merry Ploughboy Pub

Leader: Anton Spain Transport: Special Bus (see below) P.T.O.

EASIER MODERATE HIKE* Route: Massey’s Estate – Cruagh Wood – Tibradden – Mutton Lane – Merry Ploughboy Pub Leader: Tom O’Loughlin Transport: Special Bus *These 2 hikes will share the same bus. Cost €20.00 per person EASIER HIKE Route: Wicklow Lighthouse and locality Meet: Connolly Station at 10am for Rosslare Train to Wicklow Town departing at 10:25am Leader: Kay O’Sullivan

MIDWEEK WALK: Thursday 19th August 2021 Route: Portrane Beach Meet: Connolly Station at 10.50hrs Leader: Tom O’Loughlin

Sunday 22nd August 2021: Co-Ordinator on Eden Quay – Pat Gallagher MODERATE HIKE* Route: – Mtn – Brockaghs – Leader: Pat Gallagher Transport: Special Bus (see below) EASIER MODERATE HIKE* Glendalough – Brockagh Centre – Brockagh East – Brockagh Mtn – Glendasan Forest - Route: Glendalough

Leader: Tony Groves Transport: Special Bus *These 2 hikes will share the same bus. Cost €20.00 per person.

EASIER HIKE Route: Phoenix Park Leader: Brian Connolly Transport: Public Transport MIDWEEK WALK: Thursday 26th August 2021 Route: Lansdowne Valley Park and Drimnagh Castle Meet: Outside Wynnes Hotel at 11.00hrs for Luas Stop Abbey Street Leader: Pat Gallagher Sunday 29th August 2021: Co-Ordinator on Eden Quay – Tina Ward MODERATE HIKE* Bookeys Bridge – Laragh – Derrybawn – Braigue Mtn – – – Drumgoff Route: Distance: 16km Ascent: 700m Leader: Geraldine McVey Transport: Special Bus (see below) EASIER MODERATE HIKE*

Route: Croaghanmoira – Fananerrin Ridge – Wicklow Way - Drumgoff

Leader: Larry Meaney

Transport: Special Bus *These 2 hikes will share the same bus. Cost €20.00 per person.

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EASIER HIKE Route: Greystones – Delgany – Kilquade – Kilcoole – Greystones Leader: Ann Prendergast Transport: Public Transport

PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP ACTIVITIES Text message only with name, phone number and query to: (087) 166 9605. Wednesday 4th August – Photographic Outing St. Anne’s Park (Non-members of the Photographic Group are welcome) Meet: 11am at the Red Stables, St. Anne’s Park. Bring: Camera, including phone camera and tripod (if you have one) Leader: Garry Sinnott Saturday 14th August – Photographic Outing (Non-members of the Photographic Group are welcome) Meet: 11am at Brian Boru Pub, Cross Guns Bridge. Bring: Camera, including phone camera and tripod (if you have one) Leader: Mary Penston Friday 20th August – Photographic Outing Walk from Ashtown to Castleknock (Non-members of the Photographic Group are welcome) Meet: 12 noon at Ashtown Railway Station Bring: Camera, including phone camera and tripod (if you have one) Leader: Gretta Boyle Saturday 28th August – Photographic Outing Walk from Drogheda to Oldbridge (Non-members of the Photographic Group are welcome)

Meet: 12 noon at Bus Station, Drogheda Bring: Camera, including phone camera and tripod (if you have one) Leader: Agnes Briody OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST Rest in Peace The sympathy of the Group is extended to Margaret Dinnage on the death of her husband. WANTED

Marie McDonnell is looking for a copy of a book “Fifty Years Young – The History of An Óige” by Terry Trench. If anyone can help out, please contact her at 01 8377411. Saving Mountain Lodge

From 1937 to 2012, the Lodge was leased by An Óige, and was run as a Youth Hostel. Now Burncourt Community Council, through a sub-lease, are restoring it as a Community Project, planning to rejuvenate the former Shooting Lodge into a resource for artists and writers, including a café in the Summer. An Óige Groups are also invited to use the Lodge. A new fire escape is required at the back of the building, to enable the room upstairs to be brought back into use. If you would like to contribute to this great Restoration Project, please contact Marie McDonnell: Tel: 01 8377411 (H) REMEMBER THAT – the Future of the Sunday Hikes depends on there being sufficient members willing and available to act as Leaders for both the Moderate, Easier Moderate and Easier Hikes. Co-Ordinators are also in short supply. Please volunteer your services now by ringing Marie McDonnell at 01 837 7411 (H)