Dublin South RTA

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 track all the way from the canal harbour beside the train station in

Maynooth to our destination – Furey’s Pub / Restaurant in Moyvalley. On our way we

cycle past Kilcock and Enfield staying on the cycle path all of the way.

Some participants may bring their bicycle on/in their car to the train station in

Maynooth The daily rate for car-parking in Maynooth Train Station is approx. €3.50.

Some may wish to bring their bike on the Connolly Station to Maynooth commuter

train. This leaves Connolly Station at 09.50 with stops at Drumcondra, Broombridge,

Ashtown and at other stations and arrives at Maynooth at 10.34.

See this notice on the Iarnród Éireann website re bikes on trains.

“Bicycles on DART and Commuter Trains

We welcome bicycles free of charge on off peak DART and Commuter services, subject to

available capacity.

For the safety and comfort of our passengers, bicycles are not permitted on DART and

Commuter services between 07:00 and 10:00 and between the hours of 16:00 and

19:00 Monday to Friday. Customers can travel with bikes all day Saturday and Sunday.”.

Whether you arrive by car or on the train we will set off from the car-park in Maynooth train

station at 10.45. The cycle is 25 Km each way to Moyvalleyand back to Maynooth and there

are no climbs on this route. Lunch stop / Picnic stop will be at Furey’s Pub, beside the canal

in Moyvalley. Furey’s display a notice that only food purchased in the pub/ restaurant may be

consumed on the premises. With the promised summer sunshine it may be possible to have

a picnic on the canal bank!!!

We are really looking forward to this adventure. In the interest of safety, the usual advice re

wearing a high-viz top and a helmet applies. In the event of very inclement weather we will

defer the cycle to a later date.

Please note that we will set out from Maynooth at 10.45. Any queries re this cycle – contact

Michael Griffin at 0871390034.

Pat Fitzgerald

Michael Griffin

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 meal after the walk.

A contribution of €15.00 ( CASH ONLY) will be collected when you sign in. The people travelling by bus will sign in and  pay on the bus. It will save a big queue forming while we are having our tea /coffee etc.

For further info contact 

Carmel  087 242 0554 or Deirdre  087 774 1953  by Friday 21st June.

There is NO need to contact us if you are on the bus

In the meantime, practise your party pieces !!

Directions for Sliabh Bloom Walk

1. Take the N7 (M7) and drive for approximately 45 minutes to Exit 15 (R422). Drive through : Emo, Mountmellick ( keep left at second Roundabout at END OF TOWN), Rosenallis, Clonaslee,Cadamstown, Kinnitty. Approx 1hour 50 minutes.

2. Alternative Route: Drive to Exit 18 and take the R445 to Mountrath. Turn right at the lights and take an immediate left onto R 440 for Kinnitty. Drive for 5km and then turn right at House  ( stone façade) still R440. Drive 

up over the Sliabh Blooms. On descent keep left for Kinnitty (a winding road).

3. Some people like to go on M6 and Exit 5 (N52) Tullamore and then onto Kinnitty

There is on street parking in Kinnitty village and at the Community centre.

Safe travels

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 Station at 10.45.

Directions: Dart to Blackrock Dart Station. Buses: 4, S6, L26, 7,7A, Car: There is paid car parking at the Dart Station but spaces can fill up quickly.

This pleasant walk by the sea is on tarmac roads and footpaths. Wear comfortable footwear. There is one flight of steps over the dartline.

It will be followed by coffee in the coffee shop in the People’s Park.

Group Leaders: -Miriam Cahill (0879877078) and Cora Quinn(087 9891610)

Walk ON WEDNESDAY THE 11TH JUNE

Blackrock to Sandycove Walk

Date: Wednesday 11 th June at 10.45a.m.

Meeting Place: Outside Blackrock Dart Station.

Directions: Dart to Blackrock Dart Station. Buses: 7,7A to Blackrock Main

Street. Car: There is paid car parking at the Dart Station but spaces can fill up

quickly.

Bring lunch and a drink.

This pleasant walk by the sea is on tarmac roads and footpaths so runners

should be fine.

Group Leader: -Miriam Cahill (0879877078)

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 that you  wear  a helmet and a high vis top ln the interest of safety. As usual we will stop for lunch break on our return journey.

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 the Hellfire where you can sit on the grass and enjoy your lunch.

Starting point- Car park at Hellfire club. Time 10.15 for a 10.30 start.

Walking time is 2 hours in total. Refreshments- Timbertove cafe beside Massey estate.

You are not allowed to park at Timbertrove unless you are buying coffee-CCTV on site.

Directions  from M50. From southbound  M50 take exit 12

Veer towards right of road ,at traffic lights cross motorway on bridge taking the R113.

Continue on through 2 traffic lights, on 3rd traffic light turn left uphill and look for Killakee L 4003. Continue uphill with Woodstown Shopping centre on the left, straight through 1st roundabout and straight through 2nd roundabout, follow signs for Hellfire, you will see Orlagh lodge. Turn left up the Gunny hill. Take care as young drivers use this as a race track. At the top of the road you will see stables on the right. At the crossroads turn right and proceed on R113 to Hellfire club carpark.

footwear- boots are advisable. Looking forward to walking with lovely people.

Walk leader- Laurie Healy  086 2415349

Reminder about the Social walk will be sent tomorrow.

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 were encouraged to take bunches of the very plentiful rhubarb. Twenty three people did the walk. 

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 facilities with Parish Office)

Rathmines 8.30am (exact location to be confirmed);

Red Cow Luas carpark 9.00am. Please note there is a €4 per day parking charge at The Red Cow Luas carpark, ticket to be purchased on platform.

Coach will leave Kinnity to return to Dublin 18.30.

RTAI South Dublin Branch will subsidise the cost of the coach and also the dining charges.

Travel by Coach (seat reservation will be on a first come first served basis)

€10 per passenger for the return journey.

Booking options:

1. On line by submitting €10, by May 31st, to: IBAN: IE09 AIBK 9332 9514 4160 65 BIC: AIBKIE2D. Please include your name with the online banking transfer.

Also, send an email to maryoconnor33@gmail.com (or text 087-9848424) giving your name, mobile number and the stop where you will board the bus

2. Send €10 by post to: Mary O Connor, 33 Wynberg Park, Blackrock. Co Dublin. A94V4H2, include your name, mobile number and the stop where you will board the bus.

3. Revolut €10 to 0879848424 with your name, mobile number and the stop where you will board the bus.

4. Pauline McLoughlin (Committee member) will be available at AGM on Wednesday May 28th and will be happy to take €10 cash for coach along with your name, mobile number and the stop where you will board the bus.

Coach travellers will be invited to join a WhatsApp group to facilitate up to date information on coach data.

Giltrap’s, Kinnity

This year there will be a contribution charge of €15 for tea/coffee/scones on arrival and dinner later in the day.

Eileen McAuliffe will collect €15 cash on arrival at Giltrap’s.

Míle, mile buíochas to Carmel Dempsey and her team in Kinnity who put in trojan work and ever and always make the Kinnity Walking Outing such an enjoyable day for us all.

Le gach dea-ghuí,

Mary

The walk on Wednesday 14th May will be on the Blessington Greenway to Russborough House and back. It is a very pleasant linear walk on flat ground through mainly woodland. Runners should be fine on this walk but boots are advisable if there has been recent rain. Bring raingear also.

Starting Point and Time. 

We will meet in the grounds of the Avon Activity Centre (formerly known as Avon Ri) at 10.40a.m.The walk is 13 kn in total –  6.5 km in each direction and should take approx 3.5-4 hours including a stop for lunch.Lunch is available in the cafe at Russborough or there are outside tables available for a picnic. 

Directions: 

Take the N81 to Blessington. Drive through the village and take a left turn onto Troopersfield Road. Continue for a short distance until you see the sign for hte Avon Centre on the left. A fee of €3 is payable at the barrier on entering the parking area. For information please contact walk leaders

Maire Moloney: 0868035895

Deirdre McLoughlin 0877741953

The next RTA Dublin South cycle will be on Tuesday May 13th.

The cycle is from Sandymount to Shankill.  We meet at our usual spot,the car park off Beach road  Sandymount and set off from there at 10.30.

We cycle past Booterstown Marsh,Blackrock Park,Seapoint,Dun Laoghaire,Sandtcove,ColiemoreHarbour,Vico Road to Shankill.There we take our coffee/lunch break (Bradys)before returning by Loughlinstown and Cabinteely to Leoparrdstown road. Those who have parked in Sandymount may return via Booterstown Avenue while others may return via Kilmacud  and Dundrum.

Cyclists are required to wear a helmet and a high-vis top.

looking forward  to a good turnout on Tuesday

Micheal O Griofa and Pat Fitzgerald