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Fodhla – Summer Camp 2016

Fódhla News

Gear list
All gear should be packed lined with bin liners in case of heavy rain.
Medication if required – must be brought to attention of Section Leader
Full Sea Scout uniform incl Duck – (excluding black shoes)
Hiking boots
Rain gear (jacket and leggings)
Small rucksack for day trips
Sleeping bag
Ground mat
Bivvy bag
Clothing for ten days (t-shirts, jumpers, shorts, trousers, underwear etc. – but please don’t overpack – remember this is a scout camp, not a family holiday !!)
Warm clothing (fleece, hat etc.)
Old runners
Boating gear (PFD, swimming shorts, boating shoes – flip flops not permitted in boats -, rain gear)
Towel
Wash bag/toiletries
Sun cream
Insect repellent
1 Litre. water bottle
Torch (with spare batteries)
Tea towel x2
Spending money (no more than €5)

Mobile phones are NOT PERMITTED on this camp.

If any Scout has to arrive late or leave camp early for any reason, this must be brought to the attention of the Section Leader.

Directions to site will be posted here shortly.

Fodhla Bank Holiday week-end camp

Group News

Hi all,
Here is a gear list for Camp.

Gear list:

• Neckerchief
• Full Uniform (including Duck)
• Hiking boots
• Rain gear (top and bottoms)
• Adequate rucksack to carry all gear
• Sleeping bag
• Ground Mat
• Bivvy bag
• Water bottle (1 Litre)
• Warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf, fleece)
• very old Clothes for Commando Course
• Plastic bags for wet/dirty clothes
• Buoyancy aid
• Boating gear – see below
• Sun cream – you never know !!
• Insect repellant
• Adequate clothing for 3 night stay
• Towel
• Tea towel
• Wash bag

• No MOBILE PHONES (they will be confiscated)

• Day Bag (small School Bag) to carry rain gear, some clothing and food on hike.

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Boat Gear: 50N Buoyancy Aid, Swimsuit, T-shirt, Shorts, proper footwear (not flip flops), Cag if Gasóg has one.
Commando Course Gear: Old clothes, old runners

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL GEAR IS CLEARLY LABELLED

No MOBILE PHONES (they will be confiscated)

50th Anniversary Neckers

Group News

In our 50th Anniversary year, 8ú Calafort has produced a Commemorative Necker complete with our Anniversary Logo. These are available for purchase for €10 each, including worldwide P&P. If you would like to purchase one of these Commemorative Neckers please use the Donate button on the “Home” page and include your name and address.20160311_160223

Fodhla Easter Camp – Kit List

Fódhla News

Hi all,
Here is a gear list for Easter Camp. I must emphasize that the scouts will be required to carry all their gear in one bag.
Gear list:
neckerchief
Full Uniform (including Duck)
Hiking boots
Rain gear (top and bottoms)
Adequate rucksack to carry all gear
Sleeping bag
Bivvy bag
Water bottle (1 Litre)
Warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf, fleece)
Sun cream – you never know !!
Insect repellant
Adequate clothing for 3 night stay
Towel
Tea towel
Wash gear
No MOBILE PHONES (they will be confiscated)
Day Bag (small School Bag) to carry rain gear, some clothing and food on hike.

Directions to campsite:

From Enniskerry go towards Powerscourt Gardens. Pass by the main entrance on your right and keep going until you come to the narrow bridge. Just before the bridge the Golden Gates (painted black!) will be on your right. This is the entrance to the camp site. The camp warden will direct you to the Fodhla site. Site 9 on Map. If gates are closed please call me.

Luas Lasrach

Fódhla News, Manannán News

The Luas Lasrach takes place this Saturday February 27. Luí Isteach is at the Cowper Luas Stop at 11.00am and should finish up 3.30pm.

For those who are not aware of what the events is, it’s a scavenger hunt of sorts, which takes place along the green Luas Line between St. Stephens Green & Sandyford stations.

Starts and finishes at Cowper station where the Watches are given a map & book which contains clues to the names of the stations they need to visit. Each station will have a number of questions relating to the area. Some will have manned bases they need to find to complete a task. The points for each station vary, so they need to work out how the gain as many points as possible within the time given.

On the day you will need:.
– a 1 day Luas flexi ticket or your leap card if you have one.
– Uniform for fall in & presentation.
– Lunch and a drink (not in a can)

There is no entry fee for this event.