Munro Bagging

*I have found that it can be difficult to find male-only spaces where I can openly experience and express my emotions and vulnerability in a group setting, which can lead to feelings of loneliness that I have experienced. This facilitated male-only walk in nature aims to address that. Please note, there is no pressure to share during the walk—attendees can choose to share as little or as much as they wish.* I may run more mixed (male and female) walks in the future. *Thanks for your interest.* ‘If we keep our eyes open and our hearts clear, we can realise that life gives us adequate opportunities to experience both love and hope.’ (John Moriarty) ‘Nature, calling us out of our biographies into the fluvial marvel of now.’ (John Moriarty) 'The freedom in walking lies in not being anyone; for the walking body has no history, it is just an eddy in the stream of immemorial life.' (Frédéric Gros) “In the age of the world’s night, someone returns to be beginning, becomes so inwardly empty as to be available to the beginning.” (John Moriarty) 'There was something in the darkness and cold that comforted me in my pain. There was something in feeling the rain. There was something if I stayed long enough.' 'I asked myself what it would be like to enter into the dark and emerge into the light. What would I discover about myself and others? What would I find in this space that could help me?' \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* These walks will encourage speaking from the heart, periods of silence mixed with gentle sharing, storytelling, encounters with nature, and free-roaming/solitary exploration. Contemplation and reflection practices will also be featured, and depending on the number of participants, I may incorporate individual, pair, and group activities. **Example format of a walk (please note this format can change slightly from walk to walk, depending on different factors - see note 1):** * Welcome, Introductions, Icebreaker Activity, and Group Guidelines * Walk for 15-20 mins as a group * Gather, check in, and share for 5-10 mins * Walk for another 15-20 mins as a group with someone leading * Gather, check in, and share for 5-10 mins * Stillness activity and/or free exploration/wandering for 15-20 mins * Final gather, check-in, and share for 10-15 mins * Invitation to share feedback, thank you, and farewell/goodbyes I will aim to provide a supportive and safe space during the walk where people can freely open up about their lives and experiences as much or as little as they choose to. Anything you share is confidential and shall not be disclosed outside the space. * **TIME:** Sunrise starts around 7/7.30am, approximately, so we will meet at 6.00am and start walking around 6.05am/6.10am. Please be on time to respect other members in the group. We will need to start walking at 6.10am at the latest. * **MEETING POINT:** The meeting point is at the Parkgate Street Entrance to Phoenix Park, where the bike rental is located. * **IMPORTANT:** Please read notes 1-16 below to prepare yourself for the walk. **Note 1 - Walk Format** Please note that the format can slightly change from walk to walk as I like to check in with participants and the group regularly during the event to try and understand what they need as the walk unfolds and try to be flexible given the needs that can arise or just how the group is feeling as a whole. Other factors, such as weather, location, time, the introduction of new practices, and participant sharing, can also influence the structure and flow of the event. **Note 2 - Silence** I would like to explore being with silence during the walks, so I will suggest that people do some parts of the walk in silence if they want to and feel comfortable. When we reach destinations or resting points on the walk, there will be a break in the silence to allow for engagement and sharing if people feel like it. I may suggest different prompts or topics at times if needed to stimulate conversation, but primarily, I would prefer to use the group's collective wisdom and shared insights to guide the dialogue. If people prefer or need to talk at times, that's fine, but please be aware of and respect the silence in the space by being mindful of your proximity to others and speaking in softer tones if necessary. **Note 3 - Walking Pace** People will be encouraged to walk at their own pace, which they are comfortable with, and at the pace they feel in the moment. For some parts of the walk, I want people to explore their being, and that will bring them to different places than others. For example, someone may want to sit on a bench and breathe, someone else may want to stretch using the kerb, and another person may be drawn to walk towards or around a tree. We will regroup at different intervals before coming back together. If people prefer to talk to someone and walk in pairs or groups, that is fine. **Note 4 - Focuses/Topics** Listening, Silence, Heart, Wildness, Breath, Being, Pain/Suffering, Grief/Loss, Gentleness, Immersion, Gratefulness, Presence, Patience, Stillness, Honest Vulnerability, Kindness, Respect, Curiosity, Non-judgment, Peace, Innocence, Play, Letting Go, Ease, Rest, Movement, Senses, Feeling, Depth, Simplicity, Choices, Story, Calm, Safety, Interconnectedness, Contemplation, Grace. **Note 5 - Weather/Clothing** Please check the forecast and dress appropriately. I will still walk if there is rain/bad weather unless it is very, very bad. **Note 6 - Footwear** There is a chance we could walk through long, wet grass and/or leaves, so hiking footwear or something that can get a bit wet or dirty while you stay comfortable would be advised. **Note 7 - Phones** Please put your phone on silent mode for the duration of the walk so we can create a space with fewer distractions. If you need to take a call, please put some distance between yourself and the group before doing so to respect the quiet space we create together. **Note 8 - Thoughts On Discomfort** Speaking for myself, it will involve some discomfort to get out of bed early for a walk, as it is not something I do often. I hope to try and accept and work through this feeling of discomfort during the experience and perhaps open up to something beyond it. People may approach or experience this differently, and I hope to hear and open up to their ways of experience, too. **Note 9 - Donations** Donations are welcome and go towards supporting the group. I suggest a donation of €3 if you wish to donate. Donations can be made using Revolut, PayPal, or cash. If using cash, please have exact change as I don't normally have change on me. Pay by Revolut - [https://revolut.me/davidtbt5](https://revolut.me/davidtbt5) **Note 10 - Toilet Facilities** As far as I know, there are no official toilet facilities open at this time in Phoenix Park. Please be mindful of this before joining this event. If I hear or discover anything different, I will update this section. **Note 11 - Bike Parking Facilities** There are plenty of places to park bikes at the Parkgate Street entrance to Phoenix Park. **Note 12 - Car Parking Facilities** Parking a car to get to the Parkgate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park requires some forward thinking and planning. There is a large car park at the back of Heuston Station, but it is a 10-15 minute walk from where we meet. As it is early in the morning, you may be able to find a spot to park your car in the park, or else there may be on-street parking on Parkgate Street or around the courts. If I can think of any other options, I will post them here. **Note 13 - RSVPs** Please only RSVP if you intend to come and change your RSVP to 'No' if you are not going to be able to attend. **Note 14 - Disclaimer** Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every possible way at your own risk. **Note 15 - Questions/Feedback** If you have any questions or feedback, please do let me know. **Note 16 - Quotes** SOME MORE QUOTES THAT HAVE INSPIRED THIS EVENT: ‘If there's going to be any chance for us, we're going to have to stop and wait for our souls to catch up.’ (John Moriarty) 'I was experiencing an unnegotiable need to walk the earth with a barefoot heart and a barefoot mind.' (John Moriarty) 'Walking is to return to be guided by our own hearts...' (Unknown) “When there is really nothing left to do or believe, except to remember, walking helps retrieve the absolute simplicity of presence, beyond all hope, before any expectation.” (Frédéric Gros) “Days of slow walking are very long: they make you live longer, because you have allowed every hour, every minute, every second to breathe, to deepen, instead of filling them up by straining the joints…” (Frédéric Gros)

Join us for a scenic cycle along the North Coast to Donabate Beach, with a coffee stop at the Shoreline Hotel. We’ll ride through the peaceful Newbridge Gardens and pause to admire the historic Newbridge House, a stunning Georgian mansion. The route is **seventy kilometers** with minimal climbing, perfect for a relaxed and enjoyable group ride. New members welcome. Here is our plan for the day. 1️⃣ We leave from Clontarf at 930am 2️⃣Cycle out to Donabate, where we stop for coffee. 3️⃣ short stop at Newbridge house and demesne 4️⃣ All going well we should be back in the city centre easily by 2 pm Please wear a helmet and bring a tube etc in case you get a puncture. Please note - It is every participant's responsibility to ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and come prepared with the proper equipment. WAIVER & RELEASE: We are a group composed of volunteers. We are not a professional organisation. As such, each of us is responsible for our own safety and well-being during an organised event. The organiser(s) is not in any way responsible for any participant on the trip. However, as a group of friends, we make an effort to look out for one another to the best of our ability. By joining this event, you and your guests agree to and accept the following waiver and liability amendment to the Meetup Terms of Service at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ ; 1. My guests and I have read the Meetup Terms of Service at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ and hereby amend it to include the same waiver and release therein to this event's organiser(s) and participants.

**It's going to be a hot (\~10ºC) sunny day with warm water (\~10.2°C); what else would you be doing?** Please check that your transport is running smoothly. We meet at the lifeguards' hut. ✅ Tide's in 👍 ✅ Weather 👍 Pretty good ✅ Hot drinks and warm hearts 👍 **\-\-\- For the swim \-\-\-** 👙🩳 Wear whatever is comfortable to you for the swim (wetsuit or not) 👕 Bring layers to warm up afterwards 🍵You may also want to have a flask with a hot tea or coffee 🦺All activities are at your own risk. There are no lifeguards, we are not lifeguards. **\-\-\- After the swim \-\-\-** 🫖 Some of us will stay around for a while and chat, or come along to a local café for food, drinks and a chat. Sea you soon F r a n c o i s

We will hike the Horseshoe route near Kilbride firing range. Leaving Blessington at 9:30am we will car pool to the starting point Route details 12k hike approx. 500 m ascent Terrain: road, path, boggy cross country (with peat hags) - proper hiking boots a must! Pace: Moderate - 3.5 km/hr (including breaks) After a walk along the quiet road from the parking point, we will follow the track to the summit of Seahan, and from there, we will cross to the summit of Corrig. After that we will hike to the summit of Seefingan and there we will see a megalithic tomb. From here we will hike over to Seefinn and view the bronze age tomb. We will then descend to a forest track and return to the cars. We can then head back to Blessington on our cars and pop into the West Wicklow for drinks or food. Waterproof jacket and trousers are needed and proper hiking boots are mandatory. Bring a packed lunch and liquids or water.

## ✨ Blue Hour Christmas Photowalk – Samuel Beckett Bridge (Dublin) Let’s capture the magic of Dublin as it glows during the blue hour—just before nightfall, when the sky turns deep blue and city lights begin to shimmer. This Christmas-season special focuses on photographing the Samuel Beckett Bridge and its surrounding riverside views, where festive reflections, architectural lines, and soft evening light come together beautifully. After meeting for a warm drink, we’ll stroll along the Liffey, exploring the best vantage points for blue hour long exposures, architectural shots, and seasonal city ambience. *** ## 📍 Meeting Point **Il Caffé di Napoli** 41 Westland Row, Dublin 2 🕔 **Time:** 4:00 pm 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 21/12/2025 *** ## 🚶 Walk Details **Theme:** Blue Hour Photography – Christmas lights **Highlights:** * Samuel Beckett Bridge illuminated at dusk * Festive city lights and reflections on the river * Minimalist long exposures, architectural frames, and leading lines * Christmas atmosphere along the quays **Photography Opportunities:** * Blue hour long exposures * Symmetry and geometric compositions * Illuminated bridges and skyline reflections * Seasonal light accents and decorations *** ## ⚠️ Important Notices **Weather & Schedule** If heavy rain or unsafe conditions are forecast, the event may be rescheduled. Updates will be shared if needed. **Responsibility** This is a casual, community-driven meet-up. Participants are responsible for their own safety, equipment, and awareness near roads and water edges. *** ## ☕ Warm-Up Option We’ll start at **Il Caffé di Napoli**, where you can grab something warm, meet fellow photographers, and adjust your settings before heading out. *** ## ✅ This Photowalk Is Perfect If You Want To… * Practice blue hour and evening photography * Learn to balance ambient and artificial light * Capture Dublin’s skyline in a festive mood * Meet others who enjoy city and night photography *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 📷 Camera with manual controls 🦵 Tripod (highly recommended) 🧤 Warm clothing – December evenings can be chilly 💡 Optional: ND filter, remote shutter, extra battery 💰 Coffee/drink money *** ## 🪪 GDPR / Consent By joining, you consent to being photographed by other participants. Please avoid photographing identifiable individuals without permission.

Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.

Please PREPAY for this game either by Revolut https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 18. Please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand so unfortunately, failure to show will result in you being automatically removed from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and an agreement to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

**Calling all queer crochet enthusiasts;** I am a visual artist located in Columbus that is searching for people who may want to gather while also participating in creating a piece of artwork. My goal is to spend time enjoying one another’s company while making a work of art that will be displayed within our community. I plan to teach people to crochet (if unfamiliar) while also inviting current fiber artists to join us for some much-needed social interaction. There are no expectations from those who attend, materials will be included, and any amount of participation is welcome! If you have a favorite crochet hook or current project you are welcome to bring that along too! The primary goal is to foster a safe space for our community to chat, create and be. For further information please email [landerknits@outlook.com.](http://landerknits@outlook.com.) \*This will be our first meeting, bring friends and make new ones. Come as you are and make along side other like-minded folks.

We will hike approx 4 miles looping through the gardens, boardwalk trail and chipmunk trail.

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Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024