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The Outdoor Tourism Project is offering an action packed Summer to give you an opportunity to try something different! If you live in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown area then why not Give It A Go! Choose from a host of taster sessions with the opportunity to progress further through our development programmes. The Outdoor Tourism Project is part-funded through the Ireland-Wales Programme 2007-2013. There are six partners: Conwy County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council, The Outdoor Partnership, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Kildare County Council and Kilkenny Leader Partnership, each delivering community activities in their own localities. We recognise that outdoor tourism has the potential for further growth; and also recognise the importance of exchanging good practice and learning across borders both as strategic partners but also for professionals working in the outdoor sector. The Outdoor Tourism Project aims to understand the issues that currently prevent growth for businesses in the outdoor sector and address these challenges through cross border support, whilst exploring new and innovative approaches to marketing the outdoor tourism sector. The project also looks to develop a link between the local community and the use of their natural environment, to inspire communities to take part in recreational and voluntary activities and to inspire to work in the outdoor tourism sector. What s the catch? There isn t one. The Outdoor Tourism Project aims to encourage and inspire the local community to take part in outdoor activities and to see the potential within themselves to help develop the Outdoor Tourism Sector in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown. Whether you are looking for a long term career opportunity or simply just want to try out an activity, the choice is yours. 1 Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions Participants must be over 18, who live in the county and of sufficient health to take part. There are a limited number of places available. Participants will be selected on first come first served basis, according to their suitability. Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions 2
A come and try one-off session to try new outdoor activities and get active. No previous experience of activity is necessary. Remember to quote Outdoor Tourism Project free session when making your booking. Date Session Time(s) Details To Book please contact: 7 & 9-Aug Segway Tour 7pm & 8pm 08-Aug Sea Kayaking 2-5pm 09-Aug Kite Surfing 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5 pm 10-Aug Rock Climbing 9:30am-1pm 12-Aug High Ropes Course 10am-2pm 17-Aug Kayaking 1pm-4pm 17-Aug Mountain Biking 3-5pm 18-Aug SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) 10-11:30 am The Segway cross terrain transporter is the latest self-balancing human transporter and is a new an exciting way of getting to see all of what Dún Laoghaire has to offer. Enjoy a 45 minute introductory guided segway tour of the coastal area. Experience sea kayaking with a 3 hour session along the coastline of Dalkey. Learning kayaking skills, teamwork and about the different wildlife environments. You will learn the necessary skills for kitesurfing on shore in a 2 hour session near Dún Laoghaire s West Pier or Killiney beach. You will be professionally guided on a rock wall in Dalkey Quarry for a 3 hour session, learning skills to eventually advance to the more challenging levels. Experience a 4 hour session of fun-filled, thrilling adventures in a healthy outdoor setting in Tibradden Wood. You will get to try a tree top adventure course along with climbing walls, swing cargo nets, zip wire and many more activities. Kayaking is a wonderful way to interact with nature, taking in some beautiful scenery and get some fresh air and exercise all at the same time. It s a 3 hour session on Dublin s coastline where you get to experience Dalkey Island and interact with seals. Experience a 2 hour session learning specialised bike techniques in Ticknock Forrest. Experience an hour and half of this traditional Hawaiian sport which promotes balance, strength and general fitness. It provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exciting way to veiw the natural surroundings in Dún Laoghaire. CP Adventure tel: 085 8080830 087 9803201 email: info@cpadventure.ie name: Conal Keaney / Paul Ashmore Deep Blue Sea Kayaking tel:0868205627 email: des@deepblueseakayaking.com or sonja@deepblueseakayaking.com name: Des / Sonja Aboveboard tel:0871328729 email: aboveboardkite@yahoo.ie name: Debbie Millington Extreme Ireland tel:0864076985 email: info@extremeireland.ie name: Keith McDonnell Zipit Forest Adventures tel:01 4952340 email: info@zipit.ie name: Chris Kayaking.ie tel: 0861684755 email: info@kayaking.ie name: Jenny Kilbride Biking.ie tel: 0834173899 email: info@biking.ie name: Niall Davis Irishsup tel:0876439583 email: standupsurfzone@gmail.com name: Paul Byrne 3 Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions 4
Date Session Time(s) Details To Book please contact: 18-Aug Coastal Rowing 10-1pm Experience a 45 minute session of learning various rowing techniques in Dublin Bay. There will be 4 people per instructor, who will teach you the rules of the habour and water safety. St. Michael s Rowing Club tel:0851778768 email:info@dunlaoghairerowing.com name: Nicola Fitzgerald 23-Aug Skiing 10.30am-1pm 24-Aug Cycling Tour 11am-1pm A wonderful activity combining the joys of outdoors, movement, speed and challenging terrain for all ages and abilities. Skiing takes place in Kilternan national snow sports centre. Experience a cycling tour of Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey and Killiney, learn more about the area and its rich heritage while getting some exercise. Ski Club of Ireland tel:083 3336632 email:stuart@skiclub.ie name: Stuart Ryan womenontherun.ie tel:0868758744 email: info@womenontherun.ie name: Cathy Soraghan 28-Aug Cultural Walking Tours 11:30am-3pm 31-Aug Sailing 10am-1pm Experience a cultural walking tour in the Dublin Mountains with magnificent views over Dublin City and Bay. Walks can be tailored to suit group needs. Designed for those who wish to experience the water for the first time, come and see what all the fuss is about. You will experience sailing in some of Ireland s premier waterfront location, starting off in Dún Laoghaire s Harbour and Dublin Bay. Trails & Tales tel:0871213360 email:info@trailsandtales.ie name: Liz Mcevoy email: sailing@inss.ie name: Kenneth Rumball 31-Aug SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) 2-5pm Experience stand up paddleboarding, in Dublin Bay, which is a lot easier than learning to surf. Improving fitness with an enjoyable workout. email: sailing@inss.ie name: Kenneth Rumball 01-Sep Kayaking 10am-1pm Gain an introduction to kayaking in Dublin Bay experiencing sit on top kayaks leaving from Dún Laoghaire Harbour email: sailing@inss.ie name: Kenneth Ramball 5 Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions 6
This is a longer session or series of sessions to enable people to gain greater experience in an outdoor activity. In some sessions the experience will give you a basic qualification or you will feel more confident to join a club. Remember to quote Outdoor Tourism Project free session when making your booking. Date Session No. of sessions Time(s) Details To Book please contact: starting 20 Aug Coastal Rowing 4 sessions 7.15-8.15pm Experience an hour session over 4 evenings learning various techniques to take your rowing skills to the next level in Dublin Bay. There will be 4 people per instructor, who will teach you the rules of the habour and water safety. St. Michael s Rowing Club tel:0851778768 email:info@ dunlaoghairerowing.com name: Nicola Fitzgerald starting 23 Aug Kite Surfing 4 sessions 9am - 12pm / 2-5pm Levels 1-3 in Kite Surfing. This is a 12 hour course in Kite Surfing taught over 3 hour sessions on the picturesque Killiney Beach. Aboveboard tel:0871328729 email: aboveboardkite@yahoo.ie name: Debbie Millington 24-Aug SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) 1 session 10am-5pm Further your skills with a day of paddle surfing that promotes balance, strength and general fitness. It provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exciting way to view the natural surroundings. Irishsup tel:0876439583 email: standupsurfzone@gmail.com name: Paul Byrne 24 Aug - 25 Aug Mountain Biking 2 sessions 10am-3pm Take your skills to the next level with two 5 hour sessions learning specialized bike techniques such as, front and rear wheel lifts, hops and bunny hops, low and high speed cornering, step up s and step down s, and many more. Biking.ie tel: 0834173899 email: info@biking.ie name: Niall Davis 7 Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions 8
Date Session No. of sessions Time(s) Details To Book please contact: starting 27 Aug Rocking Climbing 6 sessions 7-9pm Dalkey Quarry is by far one of the best climbing locations in Ireland. Join us on our 6 evening course to learn all the essential skills as you become a competent climber. The Adventure Agency tel: 2542754 email: info@adventure.ie name: Ronan Mullen 7 & 8 Sept Sailing 2 sessions 10:30am-3pm : 1-4pm Experience a day and half of advanced learning that brings you through the basics of sailing, giving you fundamental knowledge. Once you graduate level one you will be able to further your skills with more challenging levels. email: salining@inss.ie name: Kenneth Ramball End August/ Beginning Sept Kayaking 3 sessions 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm Discovery two and three Sea Kayaking courses to cover all the basics of sea kayaking. Teaching you how to control the kayak, deal with bumpy water, safety, tides and group participantion. Deep Blue Sea Kayaking tel:0868205627 email: des@deepblueseakayaking.com or sonja@deepblueseakayaking.com name: Des / Sonja End August/ Beginning Sept Hiking/Mountain Skills 2 sessions 9.30am - 5pm MS1-2 day course learning the skills to look after yourself on the mountain, concentrating on navigation, relief, appropriate gear. In the Dublin Mountains. Extreme Ireland tel:0864076985 email: info@extremeireland.ie name: Keith McDonnell 9 Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions Get Active - Outdoor Activities Taster and Development Sessions 10
The Outdoor Tourism project which is part funded by the Ireland Wales Interreg programme 2007-2013, has organised a programme of activities with the aim of engaging our local communities to partake in recreational outdoor activities. Creating opportunities and route ways for people to continue with these activities in the future. You can expect that all tutors will be suitably qualified and experienced. Training and tuition will be provided and activities will be delivered in a safe and enjoyable manner. Providers will adhere to legislative and sector standards at all times. You will receive clear information and instructions. You will receive full details of each activity in terms of what to expect and what you are required to bring with you. You will always have the choice of whether you wish to carry on with an activity, you will not be forced to undertake activities that you are not comfortable with. You will be treated equally and with respect, your views and thoughts will be welcomed. The project will make available through its website the performance of the project and will monitor numbers attending and other such information You will be asked to complete feedback questionnaires following any activity that you will have done, as we value your views on the experience and aim to improve the programme through this process. Should anyone wish to give feedback please contact: Outdoor Tourism Project Officer Ph: 00353(0) 12054317 Web: www.outdoortourism.org or www.dlrcoco.ie/outdoortourismproject