We have had three walks since the last issue of Sandmill News and they have all been most enjoyable. March – Tolka Estuary GreenwayThe Strollers walk on the first Tuesday in March was along the Tolka Estuary Greenway. This new 4km shared cycling and pedestrian route joins East Park Business…
The Sandmill Strollers walks continue during the summer on the first Tuesday of the month. If you’re free do pop along – you’ll receive a warm welcome, reconnect with nature, see some stunning scenery and have fun.
December: Fernhill to Barnacullia This was a lovely walk from Fernhill near Stepaside and then uphill to the Blue Light Pub at Barnacullia where the proprietor had a roaring fire waiting for us. Over our coffee we discussed plans for the 2023 walks and enjoyed the views across Dublin Bay…
The first Sandmillers gathering of the year took place on Thursday afternoon, 26 January, in Sandford Church. Refreshments were served and, in a very relaxed atmosphere, Rachel Richardson gave a very informative and interesting talk on reusable items and the recycling of certain others. The attendance was responsive and they also…
June Walk Sandmiller Strollers met on 1 June for our first walk since early December. We met at 2 pm near the Royal Dublin Golf Club on Bull Island. It was a beautiful day, quite hot but although there were a lot of people walking and cycling we were able…
The last time that we walked and talked was at the beginning of December 2020 which is almost 6 months ago. At last we can safely meet outdoors in groups of less than 15! So let’s go for it. Begin to live again. So here is the plan: Tuesday 1st…
Well, it is February 2021 and, since the beginning of the year, all of us have been keeping within 5km of our homes when going outdoors for exercise. Speaking for myself, I love to be outdoors every day and to feel the weather around me and to have the sky…
Following the lifting of restrictions announced in early May, Sandmill Strollers have met on the first Tuesday of each month having regard for social distancing and the need to stay safe from Covid-19. We have decided to drive separately to local car parks instead of car-share. St Enda’s Park was…
Sandmill Strollers have enjoyed four walks since the last newsletter however, two of those experienced wet weather, necessitating a change of plan! We had planned to walk on Tibradden Mountain in June but due to the rain, we decided to produce our umbrellas for a walk along the River Dodder.…
Get Ireland Walking is a National Initiative that aims to maximise the number of people participating in walking – for health, wellbeing and fitness – throughout Ireland. Sandmill Strollers fits this profile with the added bonus of social interaction with local people associated in some way with our two parishes.…