Orienteering at the Hellfire Club

Thanks to the Dublin Mountain Partnership, there are a number of permanent orienteering courses set out around the Hellfire Club and Massey's Wood.

'How hard can it be?' we thought and decided to give it a go.  The answer to that question became immediately apparent - the long course is quite challenging and careful navigation and an eagle eye is required to locate many of the control points.

Glendalough to Glenmalure

Sunglasses, sunblock and lots of water were the order of the day for this enjoyable walk from Glendalough, around Derrybawn and Mullacor and down into Glenmalure.

Easter Camp

 With impressive disregard for forecasts of dire weather, 57 Valkyries headed off for our now traditional Easter Camp in Powerscourt.  It was a first Easter Camp for many of our younger scouts and it was also a first time in charge for our new Watch Leaders.  While it was very cold, the sun did shine and thankfully the threatened sub zero temperatures, rain and gales did not materialise.  After 3 nights under canvas, all returned home, somewhat muddied, somewhat hoarse but having enjoyed a very good weekend.