Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Club walk Sunday 29th January 2023

Glenbarrow &  Ridge of Capard looped walk, Slieve Bloom mountains, Co. Laois. Approx. 3.5 hours/10kms. Car pool from Gullanes, departing 9am or meet at Ridge of Capard car park at 10.20am. Bring gear (hat, gloves, spare warm layer etc), lunch. NB waterproof boots with good grip as conditions poor underfoot. Leaders F. Maguire & B. Lyons. 

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Rosway weekends away 2023

Deposits will be collected in Gullane's Hotel on Wednesday 25th January between 8pm and 9pm for both weekends away. €50 deposit required for each trip. 

Ballycastle and Rathlin Island 3rd-5th June 2023: Two nights B&B and evening meal at Marine Hotel Ballycastle, ferry to Rathlin Island. Cost €230 pps. Bus travelling from Ballinasloe early morning Saturday 3rd June 2023. 

Achill Island 5th-7th August 2023: Two nights B&B and evening meal at Achill Island Hotel. Check-in Saturday 5th August 2023. Car pooling may be an option-decision on this closer to date. A & B grade walks on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th August 2023. Cost: €200 pps. 

For further information on both trips contact: Brendan Fahy or John McDonagh 

Monday, 9 January 2023

Improve your walking technique

 Some interesting information from Backpacker magazine on improving your walking technique and how the proper boots can help. Access the article here.