'Sea Stallion' sets sail

 Three of our skiff crews braved driving rain and Force 7 squalls - although you wouldn't think it from the photos - to wish the 'Sea Stallion' bon voyage on its return trip to Denmark. Our three skiffs were only a small part of a large flotilla of boats of all sizes which turned out to escort the impressive Viking ship to sea.

Well done to all our crews who handled the skiffs very well under very unforgiving conditions. To use a well worn cliche - it was character building stuff!

Also thanks to our friends in Stella Maris Rowing Club for the use of one of their skiffs.

Launching Day

Skiff Training starts...

Tuesday night is rowing night!

Rowing training started in Ringsend on Tuesday 6 May 2008 and Stella Maris Rowing Club have very kindly offered us the use of their facilities and boat pending the launch of our own skiffs.

Rowing is open to all comers - young, old, experienced or never been in a boat before. Everyone will get a 'run' and there will be racing as the season progresses.

Wicklow Way (Glenmalure to Ow River)

Trifle Competition

Scout Centenary Exhibition

 As you all know, 2008 is the centenary of the Scout movement in Ireland and and a series of events and activities have been organised to mark this significant milestone. Of of those events - Scouting Ireland's Centenary Exhibition - is currently underway in Collins Barracks, Dublin. The event was launched today and Scouts from the Valkyrie and Wednesday Troop were invited to participate in the launch.

Wicklow Way (Laragh to Glenmalure)