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About coolamber71

Retired teacher with huge interest in education, especially in the area of special needs, ICT and politics. Member of Retired Teachers Association of Ireland

Golf Outing to St Helen’s Bay

Our annual golf outing to St Helen’s Bay took place on 16 July. It was our largest outing to date with 36 members participating. The format for this year was a team of 4 event with 2 to score on … Continue reading

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A note for Tuesday’s cycle

Cyclists who are participating in next Tuesday’s canal cycle from Maynooth to Moyvalley should note that a table has been booked for lunch  in Furey’s Pub for ten people. The booking is for 12.30pm . A reminder that we set off from … Continue reading

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Cycle on Tuesday 24th June

The next RTAI cycle will be on Tuesday, 24 th June. We are venturing outside our regular routes for this cycle on what should be a very pleasant trip from Maynooth to Moyvalley along the banks of the Royal Canal. There is a cycle … Continue reading

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Sliabh Bloom Walk Wednesday 25th June. Duration 3 – 4 hours

This walk is mainly on forestry roads and paths with an escape route for a shorter walk. Boots, runners, wet gear,  sunhat and water are essential. Meet at 11.30 in Giltraps pub in Kinnity village for coffee, tea and sandwiches.  BBQ … Continue reading

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Grúpa ón RTA ag rothaíocht inniú

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Walks on Wednesday

There are two walks this Wednesday both leaving from the same place. You can decide which you would like.  Walk ON WEDNESDAY THE 11TH JUNE Blackrock to Dún Laoghaire  Date: Wednesday 11th June at 10.45a.m.to set out at 11.00. Meeting Place: Outside Blackrock Dart … Continue reading

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Cycle Tuesday 27 May

Our next Rtai cycle on Tuesday next the 27th of May is from Wellington lane to Bohernabreena water works via Tymon Park, Firhouse Weir, Dodder Valley and Kiltipper Park. Much of the route is along Dodder Valley Park. We meet at the SDCC car park at Wellington lane at 10.30am. Please  ensure … Continue reading

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Walks on Wednesday 21st

There are 2 walks on Wednesday 21st. Hellfire Club and Dodder Riverside . Hellfire club and Massey estate which has a very interesting history. It is a very pleasant walk with a lovely panoramic view of Dublin from the top of … Continue reading

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Today’s walk on the Blessington Greenway

What a beautiful day we had for our walk today on the Blessington Greenway from AvonRí to Russborough and back . We included the Woodland walk, to see the rhododendrons as well as the walled garden, where some of us … Continue reading

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Kinnity Outing 2025

RTAI South Dublin Branch have, this year, decided to hire a 53 seater coach to facilitate members who wish to travel to Kinnity on Wednesday 25th June for our annual walking day out! Corduff Travel coach will do a pick up at: Foxrock Church carpark 7.50am. (I will check car parking … Continue reading

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