Club Outing – Emo Court and the Rock of Dunamase
On Saturday 15th May the rain was pouring down in Dublin as 6 members set out for Emo Court but luckily it had all abated by the time we arrived, even the sun decided to greet us later on our walk. It was so peaceful and the birdsong was so clearly audible amid the...
Club Outing – National Stud & Japanese Gardens
A group of 10 OffShoot members met at the Irish National Stud. It was smiles all around as the lifting of restriction allowed us a greater measure of freedom. The weather was fabulous and the Japanese Gardens were vibrant with colour. The horses and foals were basking...
Club Outing – Dalkey Hill / Killiney Head
On the morning of Saturday 12th December, we arrived at the car park at Killiney Hill in glorious sunshine which remained throughout our outing – such a welcome change after the bad weather of late. We set off up the hill towards the Obelisk stopping to view the...
Club Outing – Kingfisher on the Dodder
On Tuesday 8th December 15 well-insulated members braved chill winds on Tuesday morning to explore what the Dodder river at Rathfarnham might present in terms of wildlife. While, unfortunately, no Otter appeared there were lots of birds in evidence, including Moorhen,...