Post by Ginge on Feb 8, 2010 23:15:59 GMT
Hey everyone
Well done to everyone who went on the trip on Sunday, As some of you know there was a change of plans over the weekend and instead of going to Killarney we ventured to Dingle and climbed AN Bhanog Thuaidh where we navigated over many obstacles and for some entertainment a couple of the Brave went for a refreshing dip in Lough Anscaul.
GLENDALOUGH VALENTINES BALL WEEKEND
We have lots of fun and games ahead of us, for when we hit the road for the legendary trip to the Garden of Ireland - GLENDALOUGH for VALENTINES BALL WEEKEND. The fun begins at 6:00 on Friday the 12th where we are all gathering at the Stables Archway. The remaining of the money will be collected on the bus. This is going to be EPIC, DO Not MISS IT.
If anyone has any questions or problems give Paul Lowndes, our Trips Officer an e-mail at paul@ulopc.com
CEILI Tuesday 9th Feb
By now if you have come on one of our trips or to the club night out you will know that we are a mad bunch of people who love to party and have the craic. So this week we are touching into our heritage, as we'll be holding a Ceili (Traditional Irish Dancing) with our good friends the International Society and Trad Soc.
It will be taking place in the Carlton Castletroy Hotel next to Plassey Village at 8 o’clock. But if you don’t know where that is we will be meeting outside the Stables Archway at 7:30 and having a nice leisurely stroll over the road.
CAVING
Midweek Caving
Midweek Caving trip this Wednesday meeting at the UL boathouse at 5.50pm. So if you want to explore underground with a group of fun people in the middle of the night be sure to check out the information:
The usual gear list is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=705
our general plan for a mid week trip is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1499
all are welcome -send an E-mail with your contact details to insure a place is kept for you…demand is high but some places are still available.
Yorkshire 2010.
Easter week is the plan for our second ‘annual’ training trip to the UK this year… run in the model of our Scotland trip we will be staying in a caving bunk house with some of the great Yorkshire cave systems available locally… we will have professional guides and trainers to teach and bring everyone on some exciting cave trips (with some pitches over 60m) more information to come the dates are from the 29th march to the 4th april…. More info available from
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1446
ORIENTEERING
At the weekend we let 6 of our members loose in Killarney they had a great time and learned that taking the shorter path through a field is not a good idea…it was a swamp. At least we got everyone back in one piece.
For anyone else who would like to give it a go it will be starting up again next week. It’s a great way to get to know people and explore the campus. For more information contact Jerome at orienteering@ulopc.com
TRAINING
Okay guys the club ‘fun runs’ are going to be starting up again, Jerome is going to be taking them from tomorrow Tuesday the 9th at 2 pm and then again Thursday the 11th at 6pm, If anyone is interested please contact him on 087 2165287 the runs start at the PESS building so you can just turn up and enjoy.
Single Rope Technique (SRT) training…
SRT is the rope techniques used to enter and exit caves by climbing up and down ropes… all OPC members are welcome to join in and get shown the ropes… Training generally runs on Thursday nights from 7.15 during the semester in the PESS building. Call to the climbing wall
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1498
There are some training resources available on the tread too that are useful and helpful in teaching the techniques of SRT –
Learning to Lead!!
The course that teaches you all you need to know about outdoor rock climbing and leading. Most of those who are interested are quickly making themselves known, those of you who are interested I hope to hear from ye soon, woodsy@ulopc.com Its not for another few weeks but be sure to get on to me early because it will fill fast
EXTRAS:
Week 6 we have some Charity fundraiser events lined up for Haiti which we hope you all get in you get involved in, we will have more details on that in the coming weeks.
Just to note that if any of your friends want to join, send them down to the climbing wall on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday night from 7pm-10pm where there will be someone on hand to sign them up.
Oh and Lads just a on a quick side note from your former PRO now lost in Dublin (get in touch if your here). I am in the process of organising a big charity event in conjunction with one of our fantastic sunday trips but will also give ye a chance to meet other hikers from different places. It is entitled Carantouahail in Drag... Hopefully thats sparks yer imagination but we would love as much support as possible. I'll give you more details soon so dont suit up just yet.
That's all folks,
Untill next week from your friendly PRO,
Edel
Well done to everyone who went on the trip on Sunday, As some of you know there was a change of plans over the weekend and instead of going to Killarney we ventured to Dingle and climbed AN Bhanog Thuaidh where we navigated over many obstacles and for some entertainment a couple of the Brave went for a refreshing dip in Lough Anscaul.
GLENDALOUGH VALENTINES BALL WEEKEND
We have lots of fun and games ahead of us, for when we hit the road for the legendary trip to the Garden of Ireland - GLENDALOUGH for VALENTINES BALL WEEKEND. The fun begins at 6:00 on Friday the 12th where we are all gathering at the Stables Archway. The remaining of the money will be collected on the bus. This is going to be EPIC, DO Not MISS IT.
If anyone has any questions or problems give Paul Lowndes, our Trips Officer an e-mail at paul@ulopc.com
CEILI Tuesday 9th Feb
By now if you have come on one of our trips or to the club night out you will know that we are a mad bunch of people who love to party and have the craic. So this week we are touching into our heritage, as we'll be holding a Ceili (Traditional Irish Dancing) with our good friends the International Society and Trad Soc.
It will be taking place in the Carlton Castletroy Hotel next to Plassey Village at 8 o’clock. But if you don’t know where that is we will be meeting outside the Stables Archway at 7:30 and having a nice leisurely stroll over the road.
CAVING
Midweek Caving
Midweek Caving trip this Wednesday meeting at the UL boathouse at 5.50pm. So if you want to explore underground with a group of fun people in the middle of the night be sure to check out the information:
The usual gear list is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=705
our general plan for a mid week trip is available from:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1499
all are welcome -send an E-mail with your contact details to insure a place is kept for you…demand is high but some places are still available.
Yorkshire 2010.
Easter week is the plan for our second ‘annual’ training trip to the UK this year… run in the model of our Scotland trip we will be staying in a caving bunk house with some of the great Yorkshire cave systems available locally… we will have professional guides and trainers to teach and bring everyone on some exciting cave trips (with some pitches over 60m) more information to come the dates are from the 29th march to the 4th april…. More info available from
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1446
ORIENTEERING
At the weekend we let 6 of our members loose in Killarney they had a great time and learned that taking the shorter path through a field is not a good idea…it was a swamp. At least we got everyone back in one piece.
For anyone else who would like to give it a go it will be starting up again next week. It’s a great way to get to know people and explore the campus. For more information contact Jerome at orienteering@ulopc.com
TRAINING
Okay guys the club ‘fun runs’ are going to be starting up again, Jerome is going to be taking them from tomorrow Tuesday the 9th at 2 pm and then again Thursday the 11th at 6pm, If anyone is interested please contact him on 087 2165287 the runs start at the PESS building so you can just turn up and enjoy.
Single Rope Technique (SRT) training…
SRT is the rope techniques used to enter and exit caves by climbing up and down ropes… all OPC members are welcome to join in and get shown the ropes… Training generally runs on Thursday nights from 7.15 during the semester in the PESS building. Call to the climbing wall
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1498
There are some training resources available on the tread too that are useful and helpful in teaching the techniques of SRT –
Learning to Lead!!
The course that teaches you all you need to know about outdoor rock climbing and leading. Most of those who are interested are quickly making themselves known, those of you who are interested I hope to hear from ye soon, woodsy@ulopc.com Its not for another few weeks but be sure to get on to me early because it will fill fast
EXTRAS:
Week 6 we have some Charity fundraiser events lined up for Haiti which we hope you all get in you get involved in, we will have more details on that in the coming weeks.
Just to note that if any of your friends want to join, send them down to the climbing wall on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday night from 7pm-10pm where there will be someone on hand to sign them up.
Oh and Lads just a on a quick side note from your former PRO now lost in Dublin (get in touch if your here). I am in the process of organising a big charity event in conjunction with one of our fantastic sunday trips but will also give ye a chance to meet other hikers from different places. It is entitled Carantouahail in Drag... Hopefully thats sparks yer imagination but we would love as much support as possible. I'll give you more details soon so dont suit up just yet.
That's all folks,
Untill next week from your friendly PRO,
Edel