Trips & Weekends Away2009
Easter June July August October DecemberJune Bank Holiday Weekend 2009
Friday 29th May - Monday 1st June
Visit the Highlands of Donegal
Five Star Errigal Hostel
Moderate, Hard and Easy Walkers Welcome
Three Grades of Walks on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Weekend Organiser: Frank Rooney
Hike Leaders: Donal Finn, Jim Barry and Frank Rooney
Walking Weekend Itinerary to include:
- Errigal Mountain, Loch Alltáin, Aghla More, Aghla Beg
- Slieve Snacht, Muckish Mountain, Dooish Mountain, Poison Glen
Notes
Accommodation:
Errigal Hostel is situated
in a stunning corner of Ireland in County Donegal, at the
foot of Donegal's highest mountain. The old hostel
has been replaced with a new 60-bed, purpose-built,
state-of-the-art hostel. Accommodation is in twin,
4-bedded and 6-bedded rooms; some mezzanine, some
en-suite. Facilities include a large comfortable
common room with plasma TV, a cosy room, internet access,
self catering kitchen and more.
Cost:
€ 210 which includes:
- 3 nights’ accommodation and continental breakfast in Errigal Hostel
- 2 evening meals in a local hotel (Saturday & Sunday)
- Bus transport from and to Dublin
- It does not
provide for packed lunches and evening meals on Friday
and Monday
Booking:
Full amount of € 210 due
on booking. NON REFUNDABLE payment to An Óige Head
Office, by credit card or cash (01-8304555). Booking opens
on Wed, 18th March 2009.
Food:
Bring enough food for
packed lunches and any addition to continental
breakfast.
Local shop available.
Bring:
Suitable Walking
Boots/Rainwear/Change of Warm Clothing/Towels/Toilet
Gear/Flask/Torch/First Aid Kit/Camera/Binoculars
etc.
Meeting:
Friday, 29th May at Georges Quay (beside Tara Street Dart Station) at 4 pm.