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June News Letter

JUNE NEWSLETTER.

LEENAUN 2017

                                    The weather was mixed for the weekend but a great time was had by all. The C walk on Saturday had a premature ending due to adverse weather, but all was not lost as an earlier than planned visit to the bar took place.  The B walk pushed on through the bad rain to try and get to the top of Mweelray and after a brief stop for lunch just before the ridge, the rain stopped and visability improved so when we got to the top we had a great view of White strand and the Islands. Rain soon recommenced on the way down but our spirits were not dampened with another successful walk under our belts. Thanks to Peter for organising another great weekend away.

                 1^st to 5^th JUNE.                    PHOENIX PARK DUBLIN

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club features at Bloom 2017

There was a great response from the public to the beautiful postcard garden by the sea that Danny designed and constructed at this years Bloom. He was awarded 'Highly Commended ' by the judges a fantastic achievement. Congratulations and well done Danny. Thanks also to Neil for supporting and assisting in the construction.

There was a huge interest in the Cunnigar Crossing and the Comeragh Crossing  events promoted through the garden at the show.

Sunday 25^th June Cunnigar Crossing

Meeting at the TSB / Supervalue car park at 13:00 sharp. (The tide waits for no one)

Refreshments at the Tig an Ceoil.                                    Return shuttle bus cost is €4.

There will be a collection for the Dungarvan Lions Club at the end of the walk

Comeragh Crossing Saturday 1^st July

Online registration is now open

On line registration only for Challenge, Crossing and Nire walks.

On line and on the day registration for the Kilbrien walk.

There is a new format for the Kilbrien walk which will now start and finish at the Kilgobinet sports centre.

Everyone’s help is needed to promote the crossing, so tell and share on Facebook with all your friends and relatives, other walkers you meet and any other social media methods you can think of. Thanks.

Discount

Stenna sealink offer 10% discount to Mountaineering Ireland members.

You must have your MI number when booking. Terms & Conditions apply.

May News Letter

MAY NEWSLETTER. 

Start time for Sunday C walks have reverted back to 13:00.

  

LEENAUN 2017                                                      Friday May 12^th – Sunday 14^th May

If you intend walking in Leenaun, don’t forget to do a bit of preparation, get out into the hills on one of the organised walks on a Thursday or Sunday. Don’t forget the Thursday B style walks are also great for training.      The walks in Leenaun may well be harder than you are used too!!

    1^st to 5^th JUNE.                    PHOENIX PARK DUBLIN

The Club is has been successful in the application for the postcard garden, the event will be used to promote the Cunnigar and the Comeragh crossings.

Danny Fletcher is coordinating and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Contact him on          dfletcher25@eircom.net

Cunnigar Crossing date is Sunday 25^th June 2017.

More details later

Comeragh Crossing Saturday 1^st July

Online registration is now open

On line registration only for Challenge, Crossing and Nire walks.

On line and on the day registration for the Kilbrien walk.

There is a new format for the Kilbrien walk which will now start and finish at the Kilgobinet sports centre.

Everyone’s help is needed to promote the crossing, so tell and share on Facebook with all your friends and relatives, other walkers you meet and any other social media methods you can think of. Thanks.

Web site

Walk signing in sheets and all the information you need on the Comeragh Crossing is available at            dungarvanhillwalking.org

If you have walk reports, news or adverts please forward them on to Anne at

annedykes241@gmail.com

COMERAGH CROSSING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Use the Comeragh Crossing button on the left hand side of the home web page.

March News letter

SUMMER TIME BEGINS SUNDAY 26^TH MARCH. Clocks go forward.

Start time for Sunday C walks reverts back to 13:00.

The March walk sheet has a lot of different start times.                        Please check.

LEENAUN MAY 2017

Our annual weekend away next year will be in the Leenaun Hotel. The proposed date is Friday May 12th / Saturday 13th at a cost of €110 per person for two nights B & B, one evening meal & 1 sandwich. One extra night is €35 (B&B) and one extra meal is €20. Single supplement is €12:50 per night.                                                    Names to Peter who is now collecting money.

If you intend walking in Leenaun, don’t forget to do a bit of preparation, get out into the hills on one of the organised walks on a Thursday or Sunday. Don’t forget the Thursday B style walks which make a very good training.  The walks in Leenaun may well be harder than you are used too !!

No walks on Thursday 16^th March

St PATRICKS DAY FRIDAY 17^th MARCH.

Sliabh na mBan.     13:00 Start from Park Hotel.        13:40 Carrick Supervalue.

Walk signing in sheets

Do remember to sign in when doing a walk and provide a mobile telephone number.

The sheet is taken on the hill with the leader, and the number may be used to contact you, if you became separated from the group.

We allow two trial walks for non members; it is then expected they become members and be covered on Mountaineering Irelands insurance.

Comeragh Crossing will take place on Saturday 1^st July 2017.

Jobs still outstanding.

Public Relations.                 Promoting event.

Catering and Sponsors.     Organising food, tea and dealing with sponsors.

Clerk of the Course.                        Putting out code boards, signs and river crossings.

Any offers ?              richard.dykes1@gmail.com

On line registration only for Challenge, Crossing and Nire walks.

T Shirts for Sale      €25    

If you have walk reports, news or adverts please forward them on to Anne at

annedykes241@gmail.com

February News letter

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER.

NEW SUNDAY B & C WALK MEETING PLACE.

Scanlans yard car park, near archway to Tudor House.

This is to enable easier parking as the TSB car park is getting quite busy in the afternoon.

NEW START TIME FOR SUNDAY C WALKS DURING WINTER MONTHS.

To allow for C walks to finish before dusk.

NEW TIME IS 12:00 (Midday)

LEENAUN MAY 2017

Our annual weekend away next year will be in the Leenaun Hotel. The proposed date is Friday May 12th / Saturday 13th at a cost of €110 per person for two nights B & B, one evening meal & 1 sandwich. One extra night is €35 (B&B) and one extra meal is €20. Single supplement is €12:50 per night.  Names to Peter who is now collecting money.

If you intend walking in Leenaun, don’t forget to do a bit of preparation, get out into the hills on one of the organised walks on a Thursday or Sunday. Don’t forget the Thursday B style walks which make a very good training.  The walks may well be harder than you are used too !!

TEXT MESSAGING

A new number for our texting service is now in operation, it will only be used for urgent communications. Please do not reply to the texts as they will not be seen.

FRIDAY 17^th MARCH.        St PATRICKS DAY             Sliabh na mBan

No walks on Thursday 16^th March

Signing in sheets

Do remember to sign in when doing a walk and provide a mobile telephone number.

The sheet is taken on the hill with the leader, and the number may be used to contact you, if you became separated from the group.

T Shirts for Sale      €25    

If you have walk reports, news or adverts please forward them on to Anne at

annedykes241@gmail.com

January newsletter

JANUARY NEWSLETTER.

NEW SUNDAY B & C WALK MEETING PLACE.

Scanlans yard car park, near archway to Tudor House.

This is to enable easier parking as the TSB car park is getting quite busy in the afternoon.

NEW START TIME FOR SUNDAY C WALKS DURING WINTER MONTHS.

To allow for C walks to finish before dusk.

NEW TIME IS 12:00 (Midday)

CHRISTMAS MULLED WINE WALK.

Sunday 11^th December saw a good crowd turn out for our annual Ardmore mulled wine walk. Erich excelled in the making of the brew, best ever mulled wine I have tasted. Thanks to all who brought along some refreshments, an excellent selection was at hand.

Over €360 was raised for the Dungarvan Lions club Christmas appeal and was much appreciated by the Lions.

CHRISTMAS PARTY.

The annual Christmas party on Saturday the 17th December was a great success with over 40 members enjoying the fun filled night with live music and excellent food.

Thanks must go to the organizing team who pulled off a great night. Well done.

LEENAUN MAY 2017

Our annual weekend away next year will be in the Leenaun Hotel. The proposed date is Friday May 12th / Saturday 13th at a cost of €110 per person for two nights B & B, one evening meal & 1 sandwich. One extra night is €35 (B&B) and one extra meal is €20. Single supplement is €12:500 per night.  Names to Peter who is coordinating.

DOLOMITES SUMMER HOLIDAY

9th to 16th September 2017

It is not too late to join the holiday, if you want any further details contact   Tony on 087 258 8171.

T Shirts for Sale      €25    

If you have walk reports, news or adverts please forward them on to Anne at

annedykes241@gmail.com

December News Letter

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER.     MEMBERSHIP NOW DUE

NEW SUNDAY B & C WALK MEETING PLACE.

From and including 18^th December

Scanlans yard car park, near archway to Tudor House.

This is to enable easier parking as the TSB car park is getting quite busy in the afternoon.

NEW START TIME FOR C WALKS DURING WINTER MONTHS.

To allow for C walks to finish before dusk.

NEW TIME IS 12:00 (Midday)

CHRISTMAS MULLED WINE WALK.

A collection for the Lions Club Christmas appeal will be made.

Sunday 11^th December. 13:00 at the TSB Car park or 13:30 at the Curragh Ardmore.

Mulled Wine.                                                  Mince Pies.                                          Cakes.

Please bring a cake if you can

CHRISTMAS PARTY.

The annual Christmas party will be in the Dungarvan Tennis Club on Saturday the 17th December. This is a fun filled night with live music in the beautiful tennis club, so hope to see you there. 2 Course Dinner with club members providing dessert

Tickets available from committee members. €30

LEENAUN APRIL 2017

Our annual weekend away next year will be in the Leenaun Hotel. The proposed date is Friday May 12th / Saturday 13th at a cost of €110 per person for two nights B & B, one evening meal & 1 sandwich. One extra night is €35 (B&B) and one extra meal is €20. Single supplement is €12:500 per night.  Names to Peter who is coordinating.

DOLOMITES SUMMER HOLIDAY

The new date is the 9th to 16th September 2017

Unfortunately the previous week became fully booked, very quickly and was longer available.

Just one €200 deposit required asap.

Contact Tony 

087 258 8171

T Shirts for Sale      €25    

If you have walk reports, news or adverts please forward them on to Anne at

annedykes241@gmail.com