Club Outing – Glasnevin Botanic Gardens

Club Outing – Glasnevin Botanic Gardens

Offshoot’s outing to the National Botanic Gardens on Tuesday 25th June (which thankfully didn’t involve any boat transfers) was well attended by twelve members. This was the last official outing before the summer break. The weather was initially a little misty with...
Club Outing – Saltee Islands

Club Outing – Saltee Islands

On the morning of the 15th of June 2024, 14 members of Offshoot arrived at the Saltee Ferry in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford and again on the 22nd June, 9 members. The annual trip to the protected wildlife sanctuary, the Great Saltee was about to get underway. The members...
Club Outing – Russborough House Birds of Prey

Club Outing – Russborough House Birds of Prey

On Sunday 9th June, 25 members met in the carpark of Russborough House to photograph Birds of Prey. This was a session organised specifically for photographers. On arrival we were split into two groups. The first group were brought to a tree lined area where three...
Club Outing – Liffey Descent

Club Outing – Liffey Descent

On a warm sunny Saturday afternoon on 11th May 5 members met at Lucan Weir to watch the brave paddlers descend from The K Club, Straffan to Islandbridge. The course consists of 10 weirs and 1 portage over a 32km length. Two other members had gone to other weirs at...
Club Outing – Donadea Castle & Forest Park

Club Outing – Donadea Castle & Forest Park

On a very pleasant morning on 25th May, 12 members met in the carpark of Donadea Castle & Forest Park. Having agreed the rendezvous time for coffee everyone headed off. There are a number of points of interest in the park and some people headed towards the...