This gallery contains 30 photos.
18 Fodhla scouts and two leaders, John and Aine, headed into Grand Canal Dock by DART on a beautiful, sunny July afternoon. They were met by Warrant Officer Brian Welsh, who introduced them to Tara and Dympna of the Irish Dragon Boat Association. The scouts were quickly kitted out with paddles, given instruction and a […]
This gallery contains 5 photos.
Note that many dates are ‘to be confirmed’ (TBC).
Jan:
12th, Regular Thursday meeting
19th, Regular Thursday meeting
Sat 21st, Commando Course in Lough Dan. TBC
26th, Regular Thursday meeting
Feb:
2nd Regular Thursday meeting
9th Regular Thursday meeting
16th Regular Thursday meeting
Sun 19th -20th Hostel trip to Larch Hill. Meeting Den 1100hrs. Returning by bus, details TBC
Sun 26th Swimming Gala. NAC. TBC
March:
2nd Regular Thursday meeting
9th Regular Thursday meeting
11th LUAS LASRACH. TBC
16th Regular Thursday meeting
23rd Regular Thursday meeting
Sat 25th meeting 2-5pm. Prep for investing.
30th meeting- INVESTITURE. Parents welcome
April:
6th Regular Thursday meeting. Prep for Easter Camp
13th Regular Thursday meeting. Prep for camp
Fri- Mon 14-17th Easter Camp
27th Regular Thursday meeting.
(NOTE: 14 hours boatwork required by all Fodhla and Manannan scouts. Sat and Sunday mornings, usually 11am – 1pm.)
Hi All,
This is to share the dates for Fodhla summer camp 2017.
Sunday 23rd July to Tuesday 1st August.
-JM
This gallery contains 10 photos.
Fódhla crew no.1 were ready under the watchful eye of cox Almha for the 11am start of the Long Distance Skiff Race from Dun Laoghaire to the 4th Port Dodder Sea Scout Den (approx. 14km). Conditions were perfect – calm water, light airs and sunshine! Once underway, Fódhla settled into a strong, steady rhythm. The […]
This gallery contains 18 photos.
Fodhla crew enjoyed overnight sail trip to Malahide on yacht New Moon thanks to Skipper Brian Welsh. Crew left Dun Laoghaire on Saturday morning and continued under sail across Dublin Bay, up and around Lambay Island and then in to Malahide by the interesting approach channel before the Spring tide dropped too low over the […]
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.
This gallery contains 75 photos.
