Dublin South RTA

Our cycle on Tuesday next, 18th March is a gentle, leisurely cycle from Wellington Lane, Templeogue, to Bohernabreenawater works via Tymon Park, Balrothery, Firhouse Weir, Dodder Valley and Kiltipper Park. 

Most of the cycle is off road and, with the exception of a short ascent on Kiltipper Road, is relatively flat. Much of the route is along Dodder Valley park. Cyclists who wish to avoidcycling up Kiltipper Hill may take an easier diversion and rejoin the group in Kiltipper Park.

Our meeting point for this cycle is the SDCC carpark on Wellington Lane – beside St. Jude’s GAA Club House. Cyclists (who may intend driving to this car park) should note that it has very reduced capacity at present. There may be some car parling spaces on Rossmore Road nearby.

We will move off at 10.30 from the carpark. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order; wearing a helmet is compulsory and a high vis top is recommended in the interestof your safety

We will stop for the coffee/lunch break on our return journeyto Templeogue.

Looking forward to a good turnout on this popular route. 

Mick Griffin

Pat Fitzgerald.

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Part of the very large contingent on the walk. It was an excellent walk on a cold but sunny day. Well done to the organizers.

Meet at Clontarf Road DART Station from 10.45am with departure @ 11am

Walk along Alfie Byrne Road to Eastpoint Business Park and then along the Tolka Estuary

Greenway. The walk from the DART station to the start of the greenway is approx. 1.4 km &

the greenway is around 3km long, so a total of 4.4 km one way. It is a linear walk with the

possibility of getting the 53 bus back from near the Circle K station, Dublin Ferryport to

Talbot Street in town. On a clear day this walk offers lovely views of the Tolka Estuary,

Clontarf coastline, Clontarf Sea Baths, Bull Wall, Howth Head, etc. It’s a flat walk with a

good surface so runners are fine.

Refreshments/ Toilet Stop: There is a Circle K station about half way along the greenway

which serves a good variety of both hot and cold food. It also has a large indoor seated area.

If the weather is good, feel free to bring your own refreshments as there’s lots of outdoor

seating on the greenway (with scenic views) near the Circle K. Also there are plenty of

coffee shops in Fairview upon return to Clontarf Road DART station.

Suggested Transport Options:

– DART to Clontarf Road Station

– Bus 130 from Talbot St. to Clontarf Road Station. There are lots of other buses which go

from town & along the Malahide Rd, Howth Rd. & Clontarf Rd (just ask for the nearest stop

to Clontarf Road DART Station).

– By Car: There is some limited paid parking at Clontarf Road DART Station. There is also

paid parking along the seafront at Clontarf Road. Free parking is generally available a 5-10

minute walk away on St. Aidan’s Park Road (at the Fairview end of the Malahide Road),

Marino Park or Croydon Park Avenue.

Leader: Carol Jackson

Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of music performed by the talented National RTAI Singers.

*Details* :
* Date: Saturday  March 22nd
* Time: 3:00 PM
* Location: St. Saviour’s Church, Dominic Street

Over 200 dedicated retired primary teachers, after weeks of rehearsal, are ready to share their passion for music in a special performance.

Enjoy a delightful program in the beautiful St. Saviour’s Church. All are welcome!

Spread the word and join us for a wonderful occasion.

We look forward to seeing you there! ‎

Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts are making a daily pilgrimage to a short stretch of river in Dublin to catch a glimpse of one of Ireland’s most striking and elusive birds – the kingfisher.

A group gathers on the Lower Dodder Road in Rathfarnham every day hoping to see a flash of blue and orange.

It may be just six kilometres from Dublin city centre, but this section of the river has become a popular spot to see the colourful bird.

It’s also home to an abundance of other wildlife including otters, foxes and herons.

It’s that idea of wildlife in our midst,” wildlife photographer Robert O’Leary told RTÉ News. “But the kingfisher is the main attraction.”

Kingfishers are territorial birds that rarely stray from an area that satisfies their needs.

Their mating season starts in late March, and there are now multiple male kingfishers in this particular area fighting for territory.

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Wednesday 12 March 2025

This is a flat coastal walk on paths and defined track of 2 1/2 to 3 hours duration.

Weather appropriate attire and walking shoes/boots recommended at this time of

year. The walk starts from Sandymount Strand, out through Irishtown Nature Park,

passing the iconic ‘candy sticks’ of the Pigeon House power station, out the South

Bull to the distinctive red Poolbeg Light House and returning by the same route.

The meeting point is the last of the 3 car parks on Strand Road (heading towards the

city), 150 metres north of Martello Tower, at 10.45 for 11.00 am start. This is a ‘pay

and display’ carpark. Some free parking available on Strand Road, or nearby

Guildford Avenue off Strand Road.

Sydney Parade Dart Station is an 8 min. walk from meeting point.

Bring a snack and drink if desired but plenty of places for coffee/ lunch in

Sandymount village after the walk.

This walk will be led by Katherine Bonner 0877469310.

Looking forward to a good walk in hopefully fair weather.

Due to great interest in the golf lessons, we now have 2 coaches, Gillian Burrell and

Maura Morrin, for Golf Lessons at Stepaside Golf Centre.

Gillian will have three groups, one for beginners and two for improvers.

Group 1, 10.00-11.00 : Group 2, 11.00-12.00 : Group 3 , 12.00-13.00 on Wednesdays 2 nd ,

16 th , 23 rd , 30 th April and 14 th May

Maura will have two groups for improvers.

Group 1, 11.00-12.00 : Group 2, 12.00-13.00 also on Wednesdays 2 nd ,16 th ,23 rd ,30 th April

and 14 th May.

There will be no golf lessons with Gillian or Maura on Wednesdays 9 th April and 7 th May.

Lessons will cost €60 .00 and there will be a charge of €6.00 for a small basket of golf

balls for each lesson.

If you wish to book a place, please contact Connie Steele 087 2190666 or email

mrsmcsteele@gmail.com with your name, phone number, email address and level at which you want golf lessons.

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Our cycle on Tuesday next the 4th of March will be from Fairview to  Howth. We will meet at the first car park in Fairview at 10.30am.

There is a designated cycle track from Fairview to Sutton.

We have our usual coffee break in Howth before returning by

the same route to Fairview. All cyclists have to wear a helmet

to ensure safety.

Regards

Mick Griffin

Pat Fitzgerald.

Correction to the date for the outing. It is on Wednesday July 16 and not as initially announced. Please note the change of date