It was a cold trip but the scouts had plenty of adventure over the weekend! Instead of a standard hike, they built shelters, gutted and cooked some fish, and learnt some valuable first aid. We were also joined by two former Fódhla members – Róisín and Claire!
Fodhla Will be hostelling at Beckettsfield Cottage the weekend of November 17th to 19th. This trip will cost €30 per scout.
Lifts will be needed both the Friday and Sunday. All scouts will meet at the den at 6:00 PM on Friday before leaving for the hostel. Sunday pick up will be at 12:00 PM.
Thanks,
The Fodhla Leaders
Well done to both the Mananán and Fodhla U17 teams for coming 1st place! Well done to the rest of the teams too and many thanks to Malahide for hosting another great Triathlon!
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Manannán are heading to Lough Gill in Sligo on Sunday the 30th. We are meeting in the den at 0820 that morning. We will be getting back to the den on the afternoon of the 8th of August. At that time, scouts will have to stay to help unload the returning gear off the truck and launch the boats. Please find a packing list below.
How to Pack:
Scouts should have two bags, a large rucksack or sailing bag and a smaller day bag/backpack.
Packed lunch for the first day
General gear:
Sleeping Bag
Ground Mat
Changes of clothes for 10 days (preferably including stuff that can also be worn boating)
Hiking boots
Spare Runners
Rain gear (top and bottom)
Camping bowl, plate, and cutlery.
Tea towels x 2
Water Bottle
Torch
Towel
Shower Gel
Toothbrush & tooth paste
Warm Gear (hoodies + a hat)
Suncream and aftersun
Bivvy/Survival Bag (can be found in trespass)
Boating Gear:
We would ask that scouts don’t bring wetsuits as they take up a lot of space and are nearly impossible to dry.
Buoyancy Aid
Booties/old runners
Swim shorts
Rash vests/ old tops
A cag
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Manannán will be camping in Powerscourt Demesne over Easter weekend, from Friday 7 until Monday 10 April.
Scouts must come down to the Den on the Friday in full uniform, with hiking boots instead of black shoes.
Times:
We will be meeting in the Den at 1000hrs on Friday, with lifts leaving for Powerscourt between 1030hrs and 1100hrs once personal gear has been checked and group equipment loaded. We expect to be leaving Powerscourt on Monday April at 1100hrs, and finished putting equipment away in the Den at 1230hrs. Watch Leaders will arrange lifts to and from Powerscourt for their watches.
Directions:
Click here for directions to the gate into Powerscourt Demesne. From here, you will be directed to the Manannán campsite.
Gear List:
Each Scout must have every item on this list to be permitted to go on this trip; Watch Leaders will be checking gear before departure from the Den on Friday.
Medication if required – MUST be brought to attention of Section Leader
Packed lunch for Friday
Full uniform (excluding black shoes)
Manannán training top (except new members)
Sleeping bag
Ground mat
Small rucksack for hike
Hiking boots
Rain gear (top and bottoms)
Water bottle (min. 1 litre)
Warm clothing (hat, gloves, scarf, fleece)
Adequate clothing for 3 nights (spare trousers, boxers, socks, t-shirts, spare jumper)
Plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon
Tea towel (for Watch)
Wash gear, towel
Torch
Sun cream, insect repellent
No more than €5 spending money
Mobile phones ARE NOT PERMITTED on this trip. Scouts who need to contact home during the trip can do so through the Section Leaders.
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