Walkers Association of Ireland newsletter

Mountain Views / Walkers Association "An Irish Mountain Gathering"

jh — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:01:44 +0000

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 Lansdowne 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

jh — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:25:10 +0000

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

jh — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:13:09 +0000

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:

DIRECTIONS TO ST.OLAFS

Walkers Association of Ireland Winter Talks Series 2011

jh — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:03:46 +0000

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:

DIRECTIONS TO ST.OLAFS

Mapping the Dublin and Wicklow Hills

jh — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:23:23 +0100

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

jh — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:25:52 +0100

The first meeting of the new series will be:
Weds 26th Oct 8pm 'Mapping the Dublin & Wicklow Hills' by Barry Dalby of Eastwest Mapping.
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

More details including directions at:

DIRECTIONS TO ST.OLAFS

Landscape Photography Workshop - Laragh, Saturday April 2nd 2011

NW — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:31:51 +0000

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

hilladmin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:33:15 +0000

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.

hilladmin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:48:47 +0000

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

hilladmin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:45:54 +0000

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.