Club Outing – Cloughlea Woods

Club Outing – Cloughlea Woods

Just outside the village of Manor Kilbride, in County Wicklow is one of the nicest spots for photography. The Cloughlea river tumbles down through the trees through a seasonal carpet of gold to join the Liffey just downstream. What to bring: 1. This is Ireland so warm...
Club Outing – Liffey Decent

Club Outing – Liffey Decent

The 59th Liffey Descent course consists of 10 Weirs and 1 portage. It starts within the grounds of the K Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare and finishes 30+ kilometre later at the Garda Boat Club, Islandbridge. The race now attracts paddlers from many parts of the world –...
Club Outing – Japanese Gardens and Irish National Stud

Club Outing – Japanese Gardens and Irish National Stud

The Irish National Stud’s Japanese Gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in Europe, are far more than simply a treat for the eye. They also provide comfort to the soul. Laid out by Japanese master horticulturist Tassa Eida and his son...
Club Outing – Laytown Races

Club Outing – Laytown Races

We have changed the usual date for midweek outings to conform with Laytown Races. The Laytown Races occupy a unique position in the Irish (and English) racing calendar as it is the only race event run on a beach between the tides under the rules of the Turf Club....

Summer Outing #4 – Booterstown Marshes and Strand

Booterstown Marsh is located between the DART line and the Rock Road. It is an area of salt marsh and muds, with brackish water. It includes the only salt marsh and the only bird sanctuary in south Dublin Bay. It can be viewed from all sides, although viewing from the...