Weekend away update

 Although Inishturk trip postponed, we are still meeting at the Wyatt tomorrow morning. Bus departing at 9.45am. A and B walks have been organised in Letterkeen area. Wet gear, boots advised. Please note you will have to organise and bring your own lunch tomorrow as there are no facilities. 

Inishturk weekend 24-26 June update

REGRETTABLY, DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE INISHTURK BOAT TRIP AND WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED. THE WEEKEND AWAY IS STILL GOING AHEAD, WITH AN ALTERNATIVE WALK ON THE MAINLAND INSTEAD. 

For those staying in Wyatt, check-in is from 4pm on Friday. Car parking is limited at the hotel. More options, including the SuperValu car park, which appears to have an arrangement with the hotel, here.

Prior to travelling on the ferry for Inishturk, it is advised to take a Sea Legs motion sickness tablet late Friday night and also Saturday morning. 

Bus to ferry will depart from outside Wyatt Hotel in Westport on Saturday morning at 09.45am. 

Please note that persons with Travel Card will need to present prior to departure. 

Some off-road hillwalking so boots and sticks advised. There will be food and refreshments at the bar-restaurant on the island (see menu below).

Blue flag beach adjacent to restaurant. 

Club dinner on Saturday night will be at 8pm in Wyatt. 

A bus will be available on Sunday morning after check-out to visit Mayo National Park and complete easy 6km Letterkeen Loop. 

John McDonagh. 

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Club walk Sunday 19th June 2022

Máméan, Connemara. Car pooling from Gullane's car park to depart at 8.30am. In and out walk approximately 4 hours duration. Easy to moderate grade, with low level ascent (260m OD). Lunch, gear etc. advised.  Coffee stop before walk at Peacocke's Hotel, Maam Cross. Leader: Jim McDonnell. 

Change to calendar and call for leaders

In a change to the walking calendar, the Máméan walk led by Jim McDonnell will now take place on Sunday 19th June. Further details closer to date. 

Summer has officially arrived and we are looking for leaders to lead walks for the days in between the scheduled walks. Please contact Club secretary Fiona on the Rosway number if you have something in mind. New leaders especially welcome. 

With only a few weeks to go to the Summer solstice, nature has well and truly woken up. Longer daylight hours mean there's more time to take in the wonders of the natural world, whether you are looking down at the ground or up at the night sky. 

Bee orchid, Leabeg, Co Offaly, June 2022 ©fmaguire