Category Archives: Fódhla News
Fódhla crews enjoy Long Distance Skiff Race
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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 […]
Fodhla Overnight Sail to Malahide on New Moon July 2016
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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 […]
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 enjoying Commando Course on 50th Camp Lough Dan May 2016
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Fodhla Easter Camp 2016
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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.
Summer Sailing News – release 1
Fódhla News, Group News, Manannán News, Other News
The summer sailing courses are filling up fast.
Course 2 June 6th – 10th FULL
Course 3 June 13th – 17th
Course 4 June 20th – 24th
Course 5 June 27th – July 1st
Course 6 July 4th – July 8th
Course 7 July 11th – 15th
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