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by brianmacmahon
Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:25 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway -Weekend 25thAugust 2018
Replies: 19
Views: 23762

Re: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway - Weekend 18th August 2018

Hi Rosie, Probably wouldn't do any harm to book as it's peak season. Both campsites have a lot of capacity so accommodating us shouldn't be a problem. Nagles site is the closest to the pier. http://www.doolincamping.com You could leave your car at the campsite which will save you a few euro as the c...
by brianmacmahon
Thu Jul 26, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway -Weekend 25thAugust 2018
Replies: 19
Views: 23762

Re: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway - Weekend 18th August 2018

Few more facts on stuff to see on Inis Meain; DunConchuirThere are two spectacular Stone Forts on the island dating back between the 1st-7th centuries AD. Dun Fearbhai and Dun Chonchuir or “Conor’s Fort” (also known as “The Black Fort”). Dun Fearbhai has terraces along the inside of the walls which ...
by brianmacmahon
Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway -Weekend 25thAugust 2018
Replies: 19
Views: 23762

Re: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway - Weekend 18th August 2018

Few pictures of Inis Oirr and Inis Meain.
by brianmacmahon
Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:04 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway -Weekend 25thAugust 2018
Replies: 19
Views: 23762

Aran Islands Meet Clare/Galway -Weekend 25thAugust 2018

How's everyone ? Thanks a million to Margaret and her minions for organising a superb meet in Connemara. The turnout for the ISKA meets so far this calendar year has been exceptional....having such great weather no doubt helps. So onto the next one ! The plan is to have an overnight camp Saturday ni...
by brianmacmahon
Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Landing on Skelligs
Replies: 3
Views: 4271

Re: Landing on Skelligs

Very true Sennan. A kayak group from England and America landed on Skellig Monday ..... at 1500hrs. They were allowed to stay on the pier for lunch but were not allowed up. Bob is enforcing the rules ..... NO EXCEPTIONS So if your going Enjoy ! It's a wonderful trip. Arrive early oh and bring gloves...
by brianmacmahon
Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: Landing on Skelligs
Replies: 3
Views: 4271

Landing on Skelligs

How's everyone. This Summer has been remarkable so far. The settled weather has allowed us to get to spots that would normally require intense planning a weather window and luck. Skellig rock being a prime example. Bob the OPW guide on the island said that they've never seen so many Kayaker's land t...
by brianmacmahon
Mon May 07, 2018 7:06 am
Forum: Meets
Topic: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May
Replies: 21
Views: 20882

Re: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May

Thanks a million to everyone for turning up.
The weather wasn't ideal but the craic was mighty.

Thanks again to Peter Dave and everyone who helped out. They fed over 50 paddlers and friends a wonderful meal and raised loads for the RNLI - Thank you so much for your generosity.
by brianmacmahon
Tue May 01, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Meets
Topic: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May
Replies: 21
Views: 20882

Re: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May

HOUSTIN WE ARE GOOD TO GO. Weathers looking very pleasant for the weekend sunny and most importantly dry. Temperatures 13 to 16deg so dress warmly both in and off the water. There will be wood stoves in the tepees for comfort and to warm up after paddle. For dinner Saturday Black Tie is optional. Br...
by brianmacmahon
Thu Apr 26, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May
Replies: 21
Views: 20882

Re: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May

T-Minus 1 week.

Long range weather forecast is looking very promising. Check back with this forum Wednesday for final go ahead.

Barring a Red Weather Warning or Locusts we should be good to go.

Don't worry Dave for inspiration see pic below.
It'll be grand ;)
by brianmacmahon
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May
Replies: 21
Views: 20882

Re: Streamstown 2018 - Weekend 5th 6th May

T-Minus two weeks !!!

Not long now.