Gaisce Hikes

GaisceThe First Presidential Award Hike will take place on Friday 23rd to Saturday 24th September. 

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This is the schedule for the combined Gaisce Hike and Retreat:

Friday

12.30

Depart Blackrock

 

1.15

Depart Blackrock Dart Station to Dun Laoghaire

 

1.56

Depart Dun Laoghaire on the Gorey commuter train

 

3.25

Arrive in Gorey

 

3.30

Transported to Croghan Woods for hike (Part 1)

 

4.00

Commence hike to the summit of Mt.Croghan

 

7.00

Return from hike to Retreat Centre

 

7.30

Evening meal (as outlined below)

 

9.00

Prayer/Meditation/Mindfulness

 

10.00

Movie Time

 

12.00

Bed Time

 

 

 

Saturday

8.00

Call for Breakfast

 

8.30

Breakfast

 

9.30

Prayer/Workshop/Music/Group and Individual Work

 

12.00

Lunch

 

1.00

Hike (Part 2)

 

3.00

Snacks on Mountain

 

6.15

Depart from Annagh Woods for train to Gorey

 

7.04

Train leaves Gorey

 

8.23

Students take DART from Dun Laoghaire to Blackrock

Recommended Hiking Equipment:

  • Light Twin Shoulder Bag or Rucksack
  • Hiking Equipment: Safety Footwear
  • Hiking boots and/or heavy support runners and a change of footwear
  • Socks: Four pairs of warm, heavy socks.
  • Light body warmer worn under light T-Shirt
  • Three T-Shirts
  • Sweat-Shirt and light/wind-cheater/raincoat
  • Cotton trousers (loose) and/or 2 tracksuit bottoms and/or shorts
  • Sleeping back and two towels
  • No jeans!

Meals:

  • Evening Meal on Arrival: Chicken Pie/Shepherd’s Pie/Lasagne/Jelly/Ice-Cream/Tea/Coffee
  • Breakfast: Cereal and Fried Breakfast/Toast/Tea/Coffee
  • Lunch: Soup and Fresh Bread Rolls/Sandwiches/Cold Meats/Fruit/Snack/Water
Remember:
  • All Cooking Equipment, Food and Water will be supplied.
  • Safety Equipment (GPS, Mobile, Route Map, Flares and First Aid Kit) will be carried by supervisors.
  • Light shoulder bag or rucksacks of personal clothing are not supplied for health and safety reasons. Students will carry their personal belongings on hikes so follow the packing guidelines closely, i.e. travel light, shoulder sports bags are not recommended.

Cost per student:

  • Retreat Centre and Gaisce Activities: €60 (inclusive of transport)
  • Transport via Iarnróid Éireann
  • Transport via bus from Gorey on Friday to the Retreat Centre and return to Gorey on Saturday.

 

Safety Procedures will be outlined (i) At “The Bridge”Retreat Centre (ii) On the Hike

 

Contact Details:

  • John Forrest:

       Mobile No.: 0861535271

       E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

To find out the date you will be going on the combined Gaisce Hike and Retreat please click on the link below:

Gaisce Names