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Mountain Views / Walkers Association "An Irish Mountain Gathering"
Submitted by jh on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 00:01.
MOUNTAIN VIEWS / WALKERS ASSOCIATION of IRELAND
"AN IRISH MOUNTAIN GATHERING. THE ANNUAL MOUNTAIN VIEWS / WALKERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND TALKS AND AWARDS NIGHT"
17th FEBRUARY 2012
Taking place in the the Landsdowne Hotel on Friday 17th February 2012, the annual MV / WAI flagship event promises to both enthral and entertain as hard earned awards are bestowed and speakers from Mountain Views grace us with the lighter stories from the Hillwalking world.
WAI / WAYFARERS ANNUAL PUB QUIZ 25th JANUARY 2012
Submitted by jh on Thu, 12/01/2012 - 17:25.WAYFARERS / WALKERS ASSOCIATION of IRELAND
ANNUAL PUB QUIZ 25th JANUARY 2012
PLEASE NOTE CORRECTION TO TABLE NUMBERS!
The ever popular annual pub quiz as hosted by the WAI and the Wayfarers Association takes place in the Landsdowne Hotel on Wednesday 25th January 2012.
With a whole "heap" of questions with a "Hillwalking Twist" thrown in just for good measure . . . .
Walking in SLOVENIA
Submitted by jh on Wed, 16/11/2011 - 20:13.Walkers Association of Ireland Winter Talks Series 2011
NEXT WEDNESDAY!
Walking in SLOVENIA
"Can't Wait To Go Back There"
The second of the WAI's Winter Talks takes place next Wednesday 23rd November 2011 when Denis O' Connor will give an enchanting talk on walking in Slovenia.
Venue : St Olaf’s, 8pm 23rd November 2011
More details including directions at:
Walkers Association of Ireland Winter Talks Series 2011
Submitted by jh on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 18:03.Walkers Association of Ireland Winter Talks Series 2011
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Walking in SLOVENIA
"Can't Wait To Go Back There"
The second of the WAI's Winter Talks takes place next Wednesday 23rd November 2011 when Denis O' Connor will give an enchanting talk on walking in Slovenia.
Venue : St Olaf’s, 8pm 23rd November 2011
More details including directions at:
Mapping the Dublin and Wicklow Hills
Submitted by jh on Sat, 22/10/2011 - 22:23.Mapping the Dublin and Wicklow Hills
8pm Wednesday 26th October 2011 : St. Olaf's
Always of interest to the eager walker . . . the "Bread and Butter" even. . . .
Walkers Association Winter Talks Series 2011/2012
Submitted by jh on Sat, 27/08/2011 - 12:25.The first meeting of the new series will be:
Weds 26th Oct
Barry will outline a lifelong interest in maps and survey and describe some of the processes involved in the recent production of mapping for the Wicklow hills.
Venue St Olaf’s
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Landscape Photography Workshop - Laragh, Saturday April 2nd 2011
Submitted by NW on Sun, 20/03/2011 - 22:31.Improve your photographic skills! Experienced photographers will give hints and tips in our landscape photography workshop. The workshop will cater for both beginners and improvers and include indoor classes and field work.
When: Saturday, April 2nd 2011 from 9:00 to 5:00.
Where: Laragh Co. Wicklow . Details on booking.
Walkers Association: Talk on US SW and AGM, 23rd Mar 2011
Submitted by hilladmin on Fri, 04/03/2011 - 22:33.
23rd March 2011: Talk on walking in the South-West US and AGM at St Olaf's GAA club, Dublin 18.
A walking trip in South West USA
Including
- A “river” walk in Zion National Park
- Gentle walking amongst the “hoodoos” in Bryce Canyon
- A trek to the Colorado river in Grand Canyon
- Chasing the sunset in Monument Valley
Walkers Association / MountainViews presentation.
Submitted by hilladmin on Mon, 07/02/2011 - 08:48.Friday, February 25th 2011,
MountainViews Five Hillwalkers Presentations and annual Awards Ceremony.
Registration 7:00pm. Bewley's Hotel, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.
Venue near the "Central Park" stop on the Luas from the city centre and the M50, exit 14.
Anchorman and speaker: Gavin Bate - international adventure tour leader and charity organiser who will talk a about accessible trekking locations and his mountain charity,
Other speakers: Simon Stewart - Publisher of MountainViews.ie on the County Highpoints, an interesting slice of the hills of Ireland and Martin Critchly/ Sharon Schwartz on practical hillwalking techniques for Ireland in the snow plus other contributors.
Walkers Association Table Quiz
Submitted by hilladmin on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 19:45.TABLE QUIZ
Walkers Association of Ireland
http://www.walkersassociation.ie/
Wednesday January 26th 2011
McGrattans, Fitzwilliam Lane off Baggott Street
(See http://www.mcgrattans.ie/ for directions)
In aid of Mountain Rescue Ireland
A high proportion of the questions are hillwalker specific:
In what county is Slemish Mountain,
where St. Patrick is reputed to have herded pigs?What is the highest mountain in Germany?
Lyracappul at 825m is a peak on what Irish mountain Range?
Tables of 4 - entry fee of €10 per person.
Starting time 8:00pm.
Raffle and prizes on the night. Donations of prizes welcome.
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