Category Archives: pastimes

Computer Courses

Posted on September 6, 2012 by coolamber71

The committee met to consider a programme of activities up to Christmas today.  We considered our programme in the light of returns on the questionnaire sent to members re their preferences for different activities.  There was a demand for various … Continue reading →

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Interesting events for September and October

Posted on September 5, 2012 by coolamber71

Approximately 70 members were present this morning at the “drop” in Ballyroan and I hope everyone enjoyed the company. The following may be of interest to some of our members: A new book will be published in 6 Harcourt Street … Continue reading →

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2nd Golf Outing

Posted on July 14, 2012 by coolamber71

Our second golf outing has been arranged for Friday 17th August in Castlewarden….. Tee time is from 10 30am to 11 30am and the cost is 30 euros…..that includes the extra 5 euros toward prizes…. Winners from our first outing … Continue reading →

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Blackrock Education Centre Drop-In

Posted on July 13, 2012 by coolamber71

The retired teachers coffee morning drop in takes place in the Blackrock EC on the last Friday of the month from 11 – 1.  The room is informally set up and coffee is available throughout the morning.  Parking is also … Continue reading →

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Trips to Cardiff and to the Titanic Exhibition in Belfast

Posted on July 11, 2012 by coolamber71

The success of this trip was very much due to Marjorie’s exceptional skill at organisation and as usual, she is owed a huge debt of gratitude by the association for arranging everything. We had a very comfortable coach and our driver and courier, Martin and Siobhan, … Continue reading →

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Golf Outing

Posted on June 6, 2012 by coolamber71

RTAI Dublin South is goig to have a Golf Outing. This outing is for both members and friends.  Fáilte roimh chách. The outing is arranged for Monday 25th June In Elmgreen Golf Club, Castleknock. Directions– Elmgreen Golf Centre is located on … Continue reading →

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Titanic Exhibition – Belfast Trip

Posted on May 21, 2012 by coolamber71

As you know the centenary of the Titanic launch and sinking have been much in the news over the past few weeks. Marjorie Murphy, secretary of our neighbouring branch, Dublin North RTAI has organised a one-day outing to Belfast which … Continue reading →

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Crone Wood Walk

Posted on May 21, 2012 by coolamber71

Now that Summer has arrived and the forecast for the week is good our walkers have another opportunity to take to the hills. The Luggala walk which had earlier been cancelled took place last Wednesday. At the time of  rescheduling … Continue reading →

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Walking in Bohernabreena

Posted on May 6, 2012 by coolamber71

This walk is well within the capacity of most reasonably active walkers – the  vast majority is on the flat with only a very short mild ascent at one point. The valley – Gleann na Smól  is a piece of … Continue reading →

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May Activities

Posted on May 6, 2012 by coolamber71

Our next “easy” walk is scheduled for next Wednesday morning 9th May.  (See separate posting for information on Bohernabreena walk.) You are very welcome to come along on this and bring a friend. The walk is around the Dublin City … Continue reading →

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