Category Archives: Group News
RMDH – Directions
Group News
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.
Summer Sailing 2015
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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.
Fodhla – Easter Camp
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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.
Clothes Recycling
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Hi All
Collection times for leaving clothes at the DEN are as follows:
Thurs 6th Nov 19.00hrs to 20.00hrs
Fri 7th Nov 19.00hrs to 20.00hrs
Sat 8th Nov 10.00hrs to 12.00hrs
All at the rear of the DEN.
Fry Cup – Fodhla
Group News
Venue: 8ú Calafort Dun Laoghaire,
Date: October 18th 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.
Team A | Team B |
Aifric M | Sibéal M |
Aoife McG | Sophie M |
Caitriona Q | Cristín S |
Ellie P | Almha M |
Grainne M | Ciara O |
Gwen M | Fiona P |
Hamill Cup – Fodhla
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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.
Sea Scout Sailing Regatta Oct 5 – Malahide – Fodhla Entry
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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
- 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.
- Sportsmanship is a rule of sailing and should be adhered to.
- Protests will be allowed only if you have notified the Committee Boat before leaving the water after your race.
- The OOD has final word on all matters.
- If a team cannot be located for a race, it will forfeit that race.
3 RACES/ TEAMS
- 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
Tri-Athlon – Fodhla Entry Details
Group News
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
Rowing Regatta 2014
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