It's almost hard to believe what has happened to our world since the pandemic began, but it's equally difficult to believe that from tomorrow, Monday 10th May 2021, we are leaving the last fourteen strange months behind us and with a mixture of hope and excitement, are free to make plans again. Inter-county travel is permitted and small organised groups (max. 15 people) can meet outdoors.
This means that we can get back to doing what we love. The Committee is putting together an updated walking calendar for the remainder of 2021, so anyone who wishes to lead a walk please contact the Club Secretary on the Rosway phone number. To make up for lost time, we plan to have a walk every week for the forseeable future. If any assistance is needed with reccis etc., there are experienced leaders within the Club who will help and advise, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.
See below for schedule for next few weeks. Details will be sent out by text closer to the date of the walk.
Sunday 23rd May: Slieve Aughtys. Leader: J. Curley
Sunday 30th May: Knockanuarha, Co. Clare. Leader: F. Maguire
Sunday 6th June: Location TBC. Leaders: B. Barrett and G. Quinn
The Killarney weekend away which was postponed from last year will now take place from 25th to 27th June (Leaders L. and J. Roche). People who have paid their deposit but are not Club members are welcome to travel, but for insurance purposes, cannot participate in the organised walks. Membership is still open for those who wish to join. Liam has sent on information on the weekend, which you can access here.
A training session for those who want to do the 'A' walk (Carrauntoohil) will take place on Sunday 16th May. Meet Kinnitty Castle at 10am. Duration: 5 hours approx. Bring full gear and lunch (links to Club gear lists on right hand side of this page). Contact walk leader L. Roche if attending.
Covid regulations still apply to all walks and meet-ups. At the moment, this means that you will have to make your way to the start of each walk under your own steam, let the walk leader know you'll be going on the walk, stay 2m apart and do not attend if you feel unwell.
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| To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles. Abbey Hill, May 2021. © F. Maguire |
