Previous Events – Club Events, Outings & Guest Speakers
Club Outing – The Black Castle, Glen Coastal Path, and Wicklow Harbour
On Saturday, May 10th, 5 members attended the Club outing to the Black Castle in Wicklow. Two of these members were new and on their first outing. Lots of advice and local knowledge were shared amongst the members. The Black Castle and Wicklow Harbour close by can...
Club Outing – Bluebells at Killinthomas Woods
On Tuesday, April 22nd, eight members of the OffShoot Photographic Society embarked on a photography outing to Killinthomas Wood, near Rathangan, County Kildare. Rain was forecast for later in the day, and the group were treated to occasional bursts of sunlight,...
Club Outing – Kilkenny
The OffShoot Outings Committee couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day than last Saturday, 5th April as we explored the beautiful City of Kilkenny; a city steeped in history, culture, and undeniable charm. Nestled in the heart of Ireland, Kilkenny boasts a...
Club Outing – Grand Canal Dock by Night
The outing to the Grand Canal Dock on Tuesday 25th March provided members with an opportunity to capture the vibrant cityscape under the cover of night. Known for its modern architecture and scenic waterfront views, the Grand Canal Dock offered a unique blend of...
Club Outing – The Gap Adventure Park, Glencullen
On Saturday, 8th March, March 8th 2025, after a successful outing to the Gap Adventure Park, Glencullen, in February 2024, we decided to return for a second time. High up overlooking Dublin, there are great views to be had and it is also part of the Wicklow way, so...
Club Outing – Old Belvedere Rugby
On Saturday, 1st March, ten members of Offshoot assembled at Ollie Campbell Park, the home ground of Old Belvedere, for an AIL match against Nenagh Ormond. Belvedere and Nenagh were first and second, respectively, in the 1B league, and it promised to be a competitive...
Club Outing – Glendalough & Miners Village
On Tuesday, 25th February, eleven OffShoot members gathered in the Glendalough Upper Lake car park for a morning of exploration and photography. The weather gods were obliging, providing a clear, sunny morning, albeit with a bracing wind, which thankfully dropped to a...
Club Outing – Trinity College
The theme of the outing on Saturday 8th February was the architectural appreciation of several buildings in Trinity College. To assist in this, Paul O’Callaghan prepared and distributed a guide providing brief descriptions of fourteen notable buildings on the campus....
Club Outing – Christchurch Cathedral
On Tuesday 28th January 12 members braved the lashing rain to enjoy our outing to Christchurch Cathedral. We had been given permission to use tripods which made a huge difference as the lighting in the beautiful building isn’t great. The cathedral was originally a...