Outdoor Adventures

Do you like to try an indoor pool scuba dive 🐠with scuba dive equipment🐳? If you are interested in going for this Pool scuba try dive🐬class, please RSVP early as there will be other people going beside this meetup. If anyone cannot make it on this day and wants a different date, RSVP and you can change your date to another date. I will send you the information details to book your pool dive a week that suites you. 😊 https://www.padi.com/ https://youtu.be/kvmgy4XsqrU This event is (PADI) scuba dive for First Timers 🐬who are interested in trying Scuba Diving🐠🐟. This will be a scuba dive in a large swimming pool 5m deep at one end. Cost is about 55 euros. Scuba dive equipment will be included and supplied. You will be shown how to use scuba diving equipment by a dive instructor. If you do well in the pool, you can go to the next step and take up an open water PADI dive course qualification. With this qualification it will allow you to do open water scuba diving world wide. Dublin open water boat dives and weekend Atlantic sea boat dives trips and or Fjord boat scuba dives trips will be also avaliable to you around Ireland and World Wide once you are a PADI Open Water qualified scuba diver. People use Sea swimming for its healing properties,it washes viruses, bacteria and cleanse your skin amongst other things due to the sea salt content. Since the pandemic there has been a large increase in people going swimming. Scuba diving also refreshes your mind like hiking to start a new fresh day and a new work week. Anyone interested, please RSVP and I will send you the booking information. As usual this is a sporting event, so when you RSVP and attend this meetup, every person is responsible for their on health and saftey and accept full responsibilty.

Weekly pickup game, been running consistently for a while now. Good group of players, decent level -not too serious, not a kick-about either. 8.5 a side pitch, ball and bibs sorted. **€8.5 per person** — covers the pitch booking in SportsCo plus a bit for the equipment. I book the pitch, show up early, bring the balls and bibs, sort the teams on the night. I'm playing too, so it's not a managed session — just someone keeping it organised so it actually happens every week. Bring boots that work on turf, no metal studs, shin pads if you're used to wearing them, and water. We cap at 10. If you book and can't make it, cancel early so someone off the waitlist can jump in. That's it — see you there. PS. Please after registering for the event here - you need to RSVP in advance through our app as well - Athletizer.com

Join us for a relaxed evening of badminton and picnic vibes in Bushy Park 🏸🌿 Arrival is flexible from 19:00. We’ll play some casual badminton, frisbee and hang out while enjoying the sunshine together. ☀️ Bring snacks or drinks for the picnic if you’d like. DM me for the exact location in the park on the day. Every event is **5 euros** to the host, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash. This helps me maintains the group as this takes a lot of time and effort.

Join me for Queer Yoga in the city centre! Move, flow, connect with pride. Yoga is for every body, all identities, and all experience levels. Let's move, breathe, and flow together in safe, welcoming environment.

**[Paid Event - 20 EUR | Ticket Mandatory](https://moli.ie/events/bloomsday)** This Bloomsday, step into the world of James Joyce at MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland) where readers, writers and visitors from around the world will gather to celebrate one of the world’s greatest literary masterpieces in the very place where Joyce once studied. Join us for the annual **MoLI Bloomsday Garden Party**, running from 6pm to 9.30pm on 16 June. Guests can enjoy live performances from songwriter Cara Coyle and her band, as well as Dunny, a three-piece group featuring Donnacha O’Malley, Des Garvey and Jack McGarry. The evening will close with the joyful sounds of Regional Massapê, a Brazilian traditional choro ensemble. Presented in partnership with Teeling Whiskey Distillery, the MoLI Bloomsday Garden Party has become one of the highlights of Dublin’s summer calendar. Tickets are €20 for non-members, while MoLI members receive complimentary admission. Guests will be welcomed with a specially created Bloomsday cocktail courtesy of Teeling Whiskey Distillery. Located in the historic UCD Newman House, where Joyce graduated in 1902, MoLI is home to Copy No. 1 of Ulysses, personally inscribed by the author himself. From special Joycean-themed guided tours to live music and summer cocktails in the museum’s historic gardens, MoLI offers one of Dublin’s most memorable Bloomsday experiences. Set across a single day in Dublin in 1904, *Ulysses* continues to captivate readers and writers around the world more than a century after its publication. Joyce famously said that in writing the novel, he wanted to *“give a picture of Dublin so complete that if the city one day suddenly disappeared from the earth it could be reconstructed out of my book.”* [The Bloomsday Festival](https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/) takes place on 11-16 June 2026. It is organised by [The James Joyce Centre](https://www.jamesjoyce.ie/) in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

**Explore Cork City and Cobh, Day Trip.** * **Meeting Point : Dublin, Hueston Train Staion.** * **When : Sunday, 21st of June 2026.** * **Time : 08:00 AM.** * **One Change from Dublin to Mallow to Cork.** **We will be** **meeting up at** **Hueston Train Station** **(Beside** **Pret A Manger)** **in Dublin for 08:00 AM on Sunday Morning.** **At 08:10 AM, I hope to have everyone together for the Meet-Up Day Trip.** **We will be taking the** **08:30 AM (Scheduled)** **InterCity Train to Tralee** **,** **boarding train time should be around 10 minutes before departure.** **Train Duration : 2 Hours 40 Minutes (Serving Dublin Hueston, Portlaoise, Thurles, Limerick Junction and Charville and changing Train at Mallow to the Cork (Kent) Train.** * **Dublin Hueston to Mallow (08:30-10:35AM).** * **Mallow to Cork (10:48-11:10AM).** **Reaching Cork at 11:10AM (Estimated Time).** **After the train reaches Cork, I would advise getting some food, I really recommend 5 Points Cafe, It is a very popular lunch spot in Cork and it is right beside the Train Station.** **https://www.instagram.com/5pointscafecork** **After we eat lunch we will head back to the Train Station and take the Cork Commuter Train to Cobh (it takes 26 Minutes to get to Cobh).** **Theres is so much to do in Cobh : Titanic Memorial Garden, Marlogue Woods, Fota House & Gardens, Cushinny Nature Reserve and Cobh's Art Trail Walk.** **Where to eat in Cobh ? Titanic Bar & Grill, Ellen's Kitchen, Probys Kitchen and so much more.....** **I plan to be in Cork for 18:00 PM and be at Cork Train Station for the Scheduled 18:25 PM train back to Dublin Huestion Train Station at 20:59PM (Estimated Time).** * **Direct Train, Cork (Kent) to Dublin Hueston (18:25-20:59PM).** **If you want to go back earlier please let me know or someone in the group, you can also get the Air Coach or CityLink bus back to Bachelors Walk in Dublin City Centre.** **IF YOU ARE COMING PLEASE BOOK A TICKET ON THE IRISH RAIL WEBSITE.** **https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/?language=en_GB&P=TP&start=1&REQ0JourneyStopsS0G=Dublin%20Heuston&REQ0JourneyStopsZ0G=Cork%20(Kent)&REQ0JourneyDate=21%2F06%2F2026&outTime_select=allday&journey_mode=return&REQ1JourneyDate=21%2F06%2F2026&retTime_select=allday&Number_adults=1&#!P|TP!histId|1!histKey|H146817** ************\*****Leap Card will only work for the Cobh Commuter Train\********* **I would advise bringing some snack with you and plently of water with you for the trip, I am aware Train Stations are expensive, also please bring light rain jackets with you, if it rains in Cork.** **I can bring one free companion with because I have a free travel pass, if you would to use it, please let me know.** **Every event is 5 Euro's you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.** **I hope to see you there, this will be a very cool event !** **PLEASE COMMENT, WHEN YOU BOOKED YOUR TRAIN TICKET !!!**

**Explore Dalkey Blue Way Trail, Via Dùn Laoghaire.** * **MEETINGS POINT : TARA STREET TRAIN STATION DUBLIN ( Beside the outdoor ticket machines), Main Entarance.** * **TIME : 12:00 PM** * **WHEN : Saturday, 20th of June.** * **Leaving at 12:10 PM & taking the SCHEDULED DART to Dùn Laoghaire AT 12:15 PM.** **We will be meeting at Tara Street Train Station (beside the ticket machines) at 12:00 PM.** **At 12:10, we will be going upstairs and taking the scheduled DART to Dùn Laoghaire at 12:15.** * **Train Duration : 22 Minutes.** * **Reaching Dùn Laoghaire Train Station at 12:37 PM.** **When we have reaching Dùn Laoghaire Train at 12:37, we will start walking along the Dùn Laoghaire Harbour,** **Tgen walking through the seafront, Via Sandycove, Glasthule and then going through Dalkey Town.** * **Trail Duration : 2 Hours (Estimated)** **Coffee Shops Nearby : Roots, Happy Out, Bibi’s Cafe, Thyne Out & Many More.** **Every event is 5 Euro’s, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.** **See you there**

Hi all, meeting at Piers gate car park (opposite Guinness Estate entrance) at 9.40am, on the trails thereafter - taking in White hill, War hill, Tonduff, Tonduff East top, Maulin, Djouce and home to car park - taking in some nice views of Lough Tay. Appropriate hiking gear is a must for this and all of my hikes. Have lunch and fluids onboard. Hike is app. 21km and 5.5 hrs, ascent 884m ....... see you there :-) Coffee afterwards in car park or Roundwood.

Outdoor yoga session Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the St. Stephen's Green. Perfect for all levels, it is the ultimate way to recharge your body and mind before stepping back into your weekend. Price: €5 What to bring: Please bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle, and a warm layer or cozy blanket for our final relaxation under the open sky. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat Winnie x

Escape to the breathtaking Beaufortain Valley in the French Alps for an unforgettable Summer Hiking & Yoga Retreat! 🌄🧘‍♀️ From June 20-27, 2026, join like-minded adventurers for epic hikes through stunning trails, holistic yoga sessions to recharge your body and soul, and a magical night camping under the stars with views of Mont Blanc. Thrill-seekers, don't miss the adrenaline-pumping Mountain Twister Ride! Stay in cozy apartments at The Trail Center, savor meals (with wine!), and enjoy free bonuses like recovery sessions, ginger shots, and plant-based energy balls – Led by ultra-runner Sean and yoga expert Alicja, this all-inclusive getaway is packed with fun, wellness, and pure alpine magic. Spots are limited – secure yours with a an early bird offer now !! [https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/alps-summer-hiking-retreat](https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/alps-summer-hiking-retreat)

The only Metro Park with a fire tower! **History** [Scioto Grove Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-grove/) officially became the 19th park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system when it opened to the public on May 6, 2016. Located along a scenic bend of the Scioto River in Grove City, just south of Columbus, the 620-acre park was designed to blend preservation with modern recreation. Long before it became a park, this river corridor served as a vital footpath and trade route for Indigenous communities. Decades later, the mature forests and dramatic river bluffs caught the eye of conservationists looking to expand regional green spaces. The grand opening was a major milestone, drawing over 19,000 visitors in its very first weekend. The creation of the park was made possible through a sequence of land acquisitions and strong community partnerships. In October 2009, Franklin County voters approved a critical property tax levy that funded the initial purchase of 66 acres. Shortly after, the City of Grove City generously donated nearly 193 acres of land, previously known as Talbot Park, to anchor the project. Additional parcels were acquired using state grants from the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, successfully closing the gap between properties by December 2012. This collaborative funding model ensured that pristine wilderness areas remained completely protected from commercial development. From its inception, the park aimed to introduce innovative amenities to the regional park system, most notably the concept of "urban backpacking". Through a key partnership with the outdoor gear retailer REI Co-op, the park established the scenic REI River Trail. This trail features five rustic, reservation-only campsites along the river, specifically designed to give newcomers a safe place to practice backpacking close to home. Additionally, planners prioritized making the park fully pet-friendly, allowing leashed dogs across all trails and areas. This open-pet policy uniquely distinguished Scioto Grove from many other traditional Columbus Metro Parks. As the park grew in popularity, community members established special commemorative landmarks to honor local lives. In June 2019, a dedicated memorial garden was unveiled near the park entrance in memory of Reagan Tokes, an Ohio State University student. The serene space features a central pond bordered by bright blue flowers, representing her favorite color. A primary buckeye tree stands alongside a dedicated plaque, surrounded by four additional buckeye trees to represent her immediate family members. This addition transformed a portion of the park into a meaningful place for community reflection, healing, and peace. The historical depth of the park took a significant leap forward with the relocation of a massive piece of Ohio history. In August 2023, Metro Parks officially unveiled the Keystone Forest Lookout Tower, which had been carefully moved from Jackson County, Ohio. Originally constructed in 1942 by the Aermotor Windmill Company, the 82-foot-tall metal structure spent decades guarding southern Ohio’s vast forests from devastating wildfires. Workers painstakingly disassembled, re-galvanized, and reassembled the historic landmark at Scioto Grove. Today, visitors can climb its 111 steep steps to experience a panoramic view stretching all the way to the downtown Columbus skyline. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Scioto Grove](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SGR-map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** We will hike around 5 miles on the Overlook, REI River, Mingo, and Arrowhead Trails. While the configuration of the trails can lead us to occasionally taking longer hikes than at other parks, Scioto Grove is not generally a very strenuous place to hike. If you use hiking poles and inadvertently forget them, this is not a park where you're likely to end up caring that much. That said, Scioto Grove is one of the better Metro Parks for hiking as well as other things. They are the only Metro Park with five camping areas where you can literally pitch a tent and sleep for the night. You must contact the park and reserve these in advance; they are however free. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area, near the restrooms and playground. Arrowhead is the main picnic and parking area of the park, and it also has the only water fountain at Scioto Grove. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Grove City Brewing](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.grovecitybrewery.com/menu). They have pretty good hamburgers. I was mortified to discover that I've never had their [Grove City Hooyah](https://www.beermenus.com/beers/486553-grove-city-hooyah) before, but I will correct that during this event. The actual address of the brewery is [3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3946+Broadway,+Grove+City,+OH+43123/@39.8836912,-83.0919635,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88389b3a28d0f4ad:0x3d85c41f608406c6!8m2!3d39.8836912!4d-83.0919635!16s%2Fg%2F11g8dh6h1_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

Meet at the parking lot closest to the playground at 2319 Quarry Trails Drive. We’ll hike 3-4 miles at a 17 minute pace. No one left behind. Optional lunch afterward.

**Hike the Scioto Audubon trail. All paved and flat!** **Plan on 3-4 miles. Hike at your own pace, no one left behind.** **Lunch after at Nocterra for those who wish.**

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