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Club Outing – Liffy Decent
On Saturday 11th September 8 members arrived at the Lucan Weir with perfect weather for the race. The rescue crew got into position for the first canoe to arrive then all the photographers started clicking away happily to the courageous efforts of the sportsmen and...
Club Outing – Grand Canal Sunset
On Monday 30th August ten members arrived with the hope of catching the sunset, alas the clouds won the battle but the offshoot warriors ventured forth to find other objects of interest. It was great to meet up as always and lovely to see new faces and as the night...
Club Outing – Dalkey Island
On Tuesday 10th August 10 of our members arrived on Dalkey Island. The weather was perfect and the waters calm, the boat ride took only 5 minutes from Coliemore Harbour. The 25 acre island is currently uninhabited but there is evidence of human occupation dating back...
Club Outing – Hunting Brook Gardens
A few of us had never been to Jimi Blake's "Hunting Brook Garden" before, so when we set off on a bright sunny Saturday morning, 24th July, for what was the beginning of a magical mystery tour! On arrival at the gardens we met up with 13 other Offshoot members ready...
Club Competition – Anything Man-Made
On the 26th July the fourth formal competition for 2021, 'Anything Man-Made', was judged by Iñaki Hernández-Lasa. Thanks to all who took part in the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories and to Iñaki for the feedback provided to our members on their images....
Club Outing – Malahide Castle
On Tuesday 13th July twelve OffShoot members arrived at Malahide Castle on a very mild but dull morning. First stop was the Butterfly House where we spent a long time photographing some of the huge variety of exotic species of butterflies present. Eventually we...
Club Outing – Kilmacurragh Gardens
On Saturday 10th July 11 members attended the outing to Kilmacurragh, we were greeted with wonderful sunshine and a fabulous array of flowers, trees, butterflies, and bees, but the stars of the day were the Dragonflies and Damselflies. We all had great fun trying to...
Club Outing – Ardgillan Castle and Skerries Harbour
On Saturday 26th June 11 members arrived at Ardgillan Castle where a very cool gale blew in from the sea. Fortified with warm coffee we set off to discover the Demesne. Ardgillan park is unique among Dublin’s regional parks for the magnificent views it enjoys of the...
Club Outing – Glendalough
On Tuesday 15th June twelve OffShoot members met up in Glendalough, where we had the perfect weather. After a good chat, we all took off to various destinations. Positioned in a glaciated valley with two lakes, Glendalough has so much to offer. A few members trekked...
Club Outing – Altamont Gardens & Duckett’s Grove
On Saturday 12th June 7 club members arrived at Altamount Gardens, the weather was somewhat overcast but happily lifted throughout the day. The gardens were beautiful with an array of wonderful flowers and trees. We enjoyed a picturesque walk around the lake which was...
Club Outing – Russborough House & Gardens
Saturday 29th May was bathed in sunshine as 8 members gathered in the car park at Russborough House. We meandered to the walled garden where the volunteers were busy planting and weeding. Alas, because of the pandemic the garden was not quite the riot of cover we...
Club Competition – Up Close and Personal
On the 31st May the third formal competition for 2021, 'Up Close and Personal', was judged by Andrea Hunt. Thanks to all who took part in the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories and to Andrea for the feedback provided to our members on their images....