Directions

The Ronald McDonald House is on the grounds of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin which is located in the Southwest suburbs of Dublin City, close to the M50 (exit 9), Naas Dual Carriageway, the Grand Canal and Crumlin Road.

There are major road links to Crumlin from Dublin City Centre, Tallaght, Clondalkin and Ballyfermot.

Crumlin can be reached as follows:

• From the North and Northwest via the M50 or Airport Road through Islandbridge.
• From the South via the Naas Dual Carriageway; exiting at Longmile Road.
• From the Southeast and Coast Road via the South City suburbs of Dundrum, Rathfarnham and Kimmage.
• From the West via the Chapelizod bypass and direct link to Longmile Road.

Following the successful completion of the sailing courses last summer we will be running the courses again.

We have courses running on the following dates –
Course 1 June 8-12
Course 2 June 15-19
Course 3 June 22-26
Course 4 June 29 – July 3
Course 5 July 6-10,
Course 6 July 13-17

There is a limited number of places on each weekly course, and because we wish to give our scouts first preference, we need to gauge the level of interest among scouts before we open the courses to other sea scout troops. Therefore we would ask that all interested scouts e-mail the following relevant information to sailing@8ucalafort.org as soon as possible. This course is only available to registered Scouts and Ventures.

Please put summer sailing 2015 and Scouts name in the subject line.

• Troop Name
• Name
• Age
• Contact Phone number
• E-mail address
• Scout leaders name and contact number
• Current Level (Start sailing, Basic sailing, Improve sailing etc…..)
• Copy of any ISA Sailing qualifications
• Dates that you are interested in attending

We can only process applications when all of the above information has been supplied.

The cost of each five day course, which will run Mon – Fri (Approx times – 0930hrs – 16:30hrs), is €120.

If there is sufficient interest, all scouts will be notified by email that the courses are going ahead and how many places are available. We envisage that there will be 12 places available each week.
Places will be allocated on a “first come first served” basis.

Please note that everyone must start at Level 1, unless they already hold this or a higher level ISA cert. For those with sailing experience who have not obtained the relevant ISA Cert, Direct Assessments may be arranged subject to demand.

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 (1l)
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.

Venue:                                   8ú Calafort Dun Laoghaire,

Date:                                      October 18^th 2014

Commencing at:                 10.30hrs. sharp (Fodhla to be on site by 10:00)

Note: Scouts must be under 17 on 1st June 2014 and  must have FULL UNIFORM & Boating Gear.

Don’t forget your lunch.

Hi everyone,

The Hamill Cup takes place this Saturday in the Howth Scout Den.  Registration takes place at 10:15, so I would like all scouts to be there by 10:00.

We will travel as a group by DART and will meet at Salthill/Monkstown DART station at 08:45 sharp.

Fodhla will need : 

• FULL UNIFORM
• Boating Gear
• DART fare
• Lunch 

The event should be over by 15:30 / 16:00 and we will text parents when we are leaving Howth. 

The following have signed up for  this event: 

• Sadbh ni R
• Clodagh McD
• Sadbh Ni C
• Amy D
• Aoibh O’R
• Sianna Q
• Caoimhe T
• Emer ni D

Ideally we need two more to complete two teams.  If these aren’t available from within Fodhla we’ll recruit two scouts from another troop to make up the second team. While there are prizes for the top three teams, this is very much a Team Fun Day Event.

Travelling details are the same as last week.  Meet at Salthill/Monkstown DART station at 09:30.  You will need boating gear, lunch, DART fare and FULL UNIFORM for presentations.

1          INTRODUCTION

            The Sailing Regatta will be held in Malahide Yacht Club’s Dinghy Centre on the Broadmeadows Estuary.

Registration will be open 10-11am followed with casual Fall-In and the Racing Brief.

All competitors should attend the Racing Brief for important details such as race course, rounding marks, penalties, starting sequence, etc.

There will be a BBQ on the day, proceeds of which will go towards the RNLI.

Prize giving will be at approx. 4pm in full uniform at the Dinghy Centre.

2          RULES

1. Standard racing rules will apply. Scouts taking to the water should be aware of port vs starboard, windward boat keeps clear, start-line penalties, avoid collision at all costs.
2. Sportsmanship is a rule of sailing and should be adhered to.
3. Protests will be allowed only if you have notified the Committee Boat before leaving the water after your race.
4. The OOD has final word on all matters.
5. If a team cannot be located for a race, it will forfeit that race.

 3          RACES/ TEAMS

1. Team Racing

– Teams of 6 (consisting of two U13s, two U15s, two U17s)

– 3 Pico/ Topaz per team

– Double-handed race

– One team per Troop

 2. BP18 Race/ Seamanship Challenge

Crews will be asked to sail a triangle course in as short as time as possible.

They will be given challenges where they will score points on teamwork, speed and skill. The most points win.

Challenges may include: Rig and get underway, Reef, MOB (live casualty), Row, Anchor, Sail backwards, Coming alongside under sail, Pick up a mooring.

– Teams of 5 (can be the same or different as above)

– One team per Troop

– No O18s

All racers must be members of Scouting Ireland.

 All events are subject to the weather on the day.

Buoyancy aids and appropriate footwear must be worn by all sailors and those helping with rescue or race management.

           Team Racing Entry                                               

Sailor 1   Caoimhe T     U13                                                                                                                                             

Sailor 2     Sadhbh ni R     U13                                                                                   

Sailor 3     Sinead S            U15                                                                                          

Sailor 4     Katie J                U15                

Sailor 5     Aoife McGr          U17             

Sailor 6   Aifric Mc                U17

  BP18  Entry

Sailor 1  Aifric McG

Sailor 2  Bridgette D

Sailor 3  Laoise S

Sailor 4  Sadbh ni C

Sailor 5  Aoife McG

Teams for Sunday – Meet at Salthill/Monkstown DART station at 09:30 (sharp). Please make sure you have the appropriate gear for your “leg” of the event. Remember you must also have FULL UNIFORM, DART Fare and bring your lunch / liquids.

 Team 1- U13

Swimmer Laoise S – Need swim gear & booties

Runner Clodagh M – Running gear

Kayak Sadbh niR  – runners/booties & swim gear Buoyancy Aid

Team 2 – U13

Swimmer Caoimhe T- Need swim gear & booties

Runner Bridgette D – Running gear

Kayak  Sarah S – runners/booties & swim gear Buoyancy Aid 

Team 3 U15

Swimmer Sophie M – Need swim gear & booties

Runner Sibeal M – Running gear

Kayak Emer niD – runners/booties & swim gear Buoyancy Aid 

Team 4 U15

Swimmer Cristin S – Need swim gear & booties

Runner Sinead S – Running gear

Kayak Almha M – runners/booties & swim gear Buoyancy Aid 

Team 5 U17

Swimmer Aifric M- Need swim gear & booties

Runner Ellie P – Running gear

Kayak Caitriona Q- runners/booties & swim gear Buoyancy Aid 

Iron Woman / Fodhla Bean Iarainn

Aifric M

Caitriona Q