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Mountain Skills 1 Course
***Mountain Skills for Only €120 / course***
Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond!
As a fully qualified mountain guide and course provider for Mountaineering Ireland and the UK, I run Mountain Skills which is a nationally accredited course and is delivered in an upland environment.
Hiking in Ireland can be challenging not only because of its wilderness, but the island has very little sign posted hiking trails in the mountains or hills. In addition to this, as being an island in the Atlantic we experience the forces of nature; storms and weather events. In other words, Ireland is probably the best place in Europe to learn a new outdoor skill like Mountain Skills.
The aim of this course is to help you learn the skills you need to get out hiking in the hills and mountains independently, safely and responsibly. You will learn how to navigate with confidence by any type of weather conditions.
A Mountain Skills course is run over 2 days in an upland environment and covers:
Map reading, map description, map scale, contour lines, land and ground features, navigation legs, simple navigation techniques, setting the map, the 5 D, estimation of direction & destination, grid reference, mountain hazards, hypothermia, mountain environment, timing, pacing, route planning, route card, emergency procedures, personal equipment, safe movement skills, river crossing and much more…
Some level of fitness is essential in taking part in this course.
Each course (MS1 / MS2) is a 20 hour syllabus which includes indoor and outdoor sessions and night navigation (MS2)
**A course includes:**
Maps and compass provided, tea breaks, course notes, 3 route cards, a free hiking day practice as part of a weekend.
**For Only €100 for under 18 and students and €120 for adults.**
Accommodations can be provided
Her are few additionnal dates:
Jan 24-25 MS2 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow
Feb 11-12 MS1 Comeragh, Co.Waterford
March 21-22 Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow
March 28-29 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow
April MS1 18-19 Glenmalure, Co,Wickow
For more information contact us at: [aeaccom@gmail.com](mailto:aeaccom@gmail.com) / +35387 9691193
Or go to: [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com)
Explore Bohernabreena Reservoir.
**Explore Bohernabreena Reservoir**
* **Meeting Point : Tallaght Luas Stop.**
* **When : Saturday, 13th of June.**
* **Time : 12:00 PM.**
* **How to get there ? Dublin Bus or Luas.**
**We will be meeting at** **front** **of** **Tallaght Luas Stop** **at** **12:00 PM, waiting five minutes,** **then we will be walking to** **Tallaght Square Bus Stop.**
**At 12:11, we are taking the Scheduled 82 Dublin Bus (Towards Kiltipper Way).**
**Getting off at Marlfield Drive (7 Minutes Bus Ride, 8 Stops).**
**It is a 23 minutes walk to the** **Starting Point.**
* **Loop Duration 8.9KM.**
* **Length 2-3 Hours.**
**Every event is 5 Euro’s, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash**
**Revolut: https://revolut.me/th0masl0r3nz0**
**I hope to see you there !**
Backcountry Events This Week
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Collite and Newtownmountkennedy Circular Loop (Easy)
**Explore Coillte and Newtownmountkennedy Circular Walking Loop.**
* **Meeting Point : Tara Street Train Station.**
* **When : Sunday, 14th of June.**
* **Time : 13:10PM (please be very punctual)**
* **Bus leaves Townsend Street 13:20PM (133 Bus Eireann).**
* **Return to Dublin at 17:35PM. (133 Bus Eireann.**
* **We will be meeting at Tara Street Train Station for 13:10, I will wait five minutes Outside beside Fresh opposite the ticket Machines.**
* **E1 Bus is also nearby if those who want to come by Dart and Return.**
**Then we will be walking to 4 minute walk South Townsend Street.**
**We are getting 133 Bus Eireann (Stop Number 341) Duration is 1 Hour 7 Minutes (21 Stops). We will be getting off at the Newtownmountkennedy Bus Stop (Estimated 14:21)**
**After we get off the Bus we will be walking for 5 minutes to the Car Park. (Right outside the trail)**
**Catalyst Coffee, The Coffee Place, Bunters Coffee Shop and The Walled Garden Coffee and Restraunt is also there.**
**Also there is a few shops such as Dunnes Stores there too.**
**Duration 2.9 KM 1 Hour but we can do more.**
**Pets are welcome on leads**
**Every event is 5 Euro’s, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.**
**Revolut: https://revolut.me/th0masl0r3nz0**
**Rev Tag @th0masl0r3nz0**
**Phone Number 0831412616.**
**Hope to see you there !**
Flying lessons (beginners and improvers)
**Payment is required immediately upon RSVP for this event**
Flying Lessons for Beginners:
You will control the aircraft from after take-off to almost touch-down, with our instructor beside you all the way.
You will Learn how to take off , climb , turn and descend in your first lesson.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
1. Private minibus from Dublin city to Aerodrome
2. Safety Briefing in the clubhouse.
3. 40 Min Flying Lesson in a 2 seat airplane.
4. Tea\Coffee and Debriefing.
5. A chance for some photo's and selfies.
6. Return to Dublin on minibus.
All inclusive price: €219
\*\*dates are subject to change due to conditions. Every effort will be made to provide as much notice as possible.
Transfer payment via Revolut to 087 9811701
See you in the Sky,
Davey
Any questions please ask in the comments below.
\*(yes, you can log these flying hours as pilot under tuition).
\*\*(bring biscuits, pilots are hungry).
\*\*\*(in the event of bad weather the trip will be postponed to the next available date. Alternatively full refunds will be offered).
Revolut name is @surfireland or 087 9811701 :-)
Howth Peninsula Guided Hike with Views
**🌿 Active travelers, I invite you to a loop walking route around the Howth Peninsula in Dublin.**
**✨ What will you get on our hike?**
**•Meet new people and connect with like-minded people.**
**•Beautiful views for contemplation and photography.**
**•Intense aerobic workout.**
**🔃Distance: 12 km**
**📈Ascent: 240 meters**
**📉Descent: 240 meters**
**🏋️♂️Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️**
**How to know if you can handle the route: climbing to the 10th floor of a building is a 24-meter climb.**
**We'll be walking at a moderate pace with breaks. Small sections of the route run along steep cliffs.**
**🗓 Date: Every Sunday**
**⏰ Start time: 11:15 arrive 5 minutes in advance)**
**📍 Start and finish point: Howth DART station. (We are right outiside when you exit the railway station)**
**🕓 Duration: 4,5 hours.
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**💶 Cost: €8 per person.**
**What to bring with you?**
**Don’t dress up too warm, as you will warm up pretty well during the hike. I highly recommend to take tracking poles with you.
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**A bottle of water would be essential, as there no sourses of water along the whole route.
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**You can bring a small amount of food, as we will have a stop for a lunch.
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**Important notice**
**Persons younger 18 years old only accompanied by elders.
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**For the comfort and safety of the whole group:**
**No use of alcohol before or during the trip allowed.**
**Smoking or vaping is not allowed during the walk and can be done only during stops, on the distance from the group.**
**Actual amount of members will differ from the one on MeetUp as we use different sources to attract people.
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**Looking forward to see you with us! Come along and invite your friends and family!
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**✉️ For registration press button that you are going.**
**For additional information, please contact us via**
**Telegram: @Yuriy_Rokossovskiy**
**What’sApp: +380508648491**
**Mobile: +353851209348**
Bloomsday swim at Sandycove
Straw hats and Joycean attire not compulsory but certainly (heavily) encouraged. :-)
"Come forth, Lazarus. And he came fifth and lost the job"
(Ulysses, chapter 8).
Let's celebrate Bloomsday by having a swim in Joycean attire.
**Read**
The final lines of Molly's soliloquy (obviously not all 40 pages of it), will be read.
**Swim**
Let's have a dive into the snotgreen and scrotumtightening sea. The swim is at your own risk! We are no lifeguards and we only arrange the meeting point. Make sure you have enough layers to keep warm before and after the swim, bring something warm to drink too. Some wear wetsuits, others don't so, some want to swim a bit of distance, others just want dip and get out - it's your swim, do what you want and meet us after...
**Eat**
Having demonstrated our incredible bravery, we will continue our adventure at a local café (time and venue TBC later, will try and source one that hopefully provides Joycean fare). Eating and drinking are at your own risk too. Will your eyes be bigger than your stomach? Don't leave it too late to sign up for the swim so I can book enough seats in the café afterwards.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, post them in comments for this swim. Browse discussions if you want to ask about the group or other events.
See you on Sunday June 14.
My number 0860597787
Beach Volleyball Beginners Learn and Play
**Whats App Group**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fzo6C5mURl2LaaeStuhBT9](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fzo6C5mURl2LaaeStuhBT9)
* Welcome to beach volleyball Learn and Play Beginners Event. We have volleyball events in multiple cities. Small group 20 spots each time. All the equipment is prepared. This event is for come to meet new friends, improve your Volleyball skill and have fun.
* We will **learn basic skills** **and practice drills** with our Host in the first hour.
* Then we’ll **play on the court** in the second hour.
**Book Early Bird Pass or Apply Host**
[https://www.extremelyshy.com/dublin](https://www.extremelyshy.com/dublin)
**One Time Drop In $10 Early Bird/$13.99 Regular**
* Every Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining)**Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.**
* Time: 11AM-1PM
* Location: Portmarnock Beach
* Openings: 20 spots
**12 Weeks Pass Early Bird $49, Regular $79**
* Every Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining) **Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.**
* Time: 11AM-1PM
* Location: Portmarnock Beach
* Openings: 20 spots
**Host: Reply the email after apply to confirm. Paid by Extremely Shy for your Effort.**
* We prepare equipment for you to setup. Scan QR code to check them in.
* Share your experience to our people in the first hour.
* Have fun with them in the second hour.
**Liability**
* The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event.
* You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously.
* All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
Backcountry Events Near You
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COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.
HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN COIN
**HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK [COIN}**
\* Time: 5 pm - 8 pm [Eastern Time] Every Third Tuesday
\* Where: Pastimes Pub at Grandview Yard, 775 Yard St., Columbus 43212
\* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet!
Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B!
Are you passionate about real estate investments or curious about the world of long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or short-term rentals? Look no further because the "Happy House Hunters" and "The Inns and Outs of a B&B" invite you to come together with COIN for exciting monthly Meet and Greet events for all real estate investors!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer Opportunity
Open Shelter has teamed up again with Red White and Boom! Friday, July 3rd & we are looking for volunteers to run the event’s alcohol booths. Proceeds from sales go to the Open Shelter’s organization.
There are two available shifts: 12-6p & 5-11p.
There will be an ipad-like device to process transactions in addition to cash. Everything will be in bottles or cans, so transactions should be very easy. Must be 21+.
There are multiple beverage stations along the Civic Center Bridge. The stations are covered and also have beverage trucks next to them, so volunteers can cool off in the trucks.
As far as parking, it is suggested those who are coming from the east use the Columbus Commons Garage, and those from the west use the Belle Street Garage.
Harry from the Open Shelter will be your contact.
(614)562-2169
mailto:harry@theopenshelter.org
More information about the event:
https://redwhiteandboom.org/
More information about the organization:
https://theopenshelter.org/















