On the last day of November, on a cool, bracing morning, our group met in Dun Laoghaire under the able leadership of Betty Behan to embark on a “mild” hike of “The Metals”. About 30 members met outside of “Teddy’s” and set off along by the side of the Dart line, up Killiney Hill Park and on to Dalkey. Then back by the coast road again to our starting point. For the more experiened among us it may have been a gentle hike, but for the more unfit, such as yours truly, it was a marathon endeavour, especially the “easy” little climbs along the way. No doubt my vascular surgeon will say it did me a power of good, and I will probably agree with him when the muscles in my calves cease quivering!
Our thanks to Betty Behan for arranging the walk, taking us yunder her wing and giving us an impromtu local history lesson along the way, as she pointed out landsights and gave us their history. We hope to resume these walks next spring. Below is a pictorial montage of the highlights of the walk.
Incidentally, Betty assures me that if I can manage one of her walks, anyone in the branch can manage it!
MR
Dublin South RTA 
Maith thú Matt. Bhí lá iontach againn agus níor tháinig an bhaisteach go dtí go rabhamar arais sa charr chlós. Míle buíochais Betty.