Kayak Trip on Liffey

Long Distance Skiff Race 2011

Overnight Hike

With most of our older scouts away at the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden,  four of our younger scouts set out on an ambitious overnight hike.  Starting at  Crone Wood car park on Wednesday afternoon in bright sunshine, the objective was to follow the Wicklow Way  to reach Lough Dan Scout Centre - a distance of approximately 20km.

Unfortunately, the sunshine didn't last and the weather turned drizzly and then wet later in the day.  Undeterred by the failing weather, we arrived at Lough Dan damp, but in good spirits, at about 9pm.

Day 2 and we set off for Glenmacnass Waterfall and Mullaghcleevaun - the second highest peak in Leinster. Starting anticlockwise around Carrigshouk, our route took us up over the East Top for lunch and then on to the summit of Mullaghcleevaun.

Blaithin reporting in from Sweden

Off to Sweden

A 'bon voyage' party was held this evening for the scouts heading off the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden.  Some 21 scouts from the Valkyrie Troop will attend - so look out Sweden!!

The Jamboree will run from 27 Jul to 7 August 2011

Pioneering

Ocean to City Race