February Photowalk: Trim, Co. Meath
A bit of input needed on this one so read below and share your thoughts.
Idea is to experience the sights and sounds of Trim (which I’m reliably informed is a 45 minute drive from Dublin city for anyone that’s worried about it).
This can be done either one of two ways.
1. Travel to Trim on Friday 19th and on arrival, sample some of the fine beers and stouts available at one of the local haunts. (i.e. few pints, talk shite, get however pissed you want to). Photowalk the following day after a suitably hangover soothing breakfast. Anyone that doesn’t fancy the Friday drive or the drinks can meet up with the rest of the hungover group on Saturday for the photowalk.
2. Travel to Trim on Saturday 20th and on arrival photowalk to take in the sights. Pints that evening if you so choose. Sleep it off in some accommodation yet to be sourced (don’t worry about the details, this post will be updated) and after the same hangover soothing breakfast, take the road of your choice back home.
As far as accommodation is concerned, anyone that may wish to stay over in Trim should indicate either in a comment below or via email to me [mail@glasseyalley.com] so I can get an idea of numbers. As soon as I have numbers, I can check around and find out the cost involved. I’m putting a deadline of 1st February on that, so if you think you may want accommodation, tell me before then.
Update 4th Feb – Accommodation has now been sourced. Call Brogans on 046 9431237 for a B&B rate of €30 per person. Quote ‘photowalk’ when booking. Book early to avoid y’know, disappointment or something.
Incidentally, you can (and should) now follow the progress of this and future walks over on www.photowalk.ie
This post, as you may have noticed, is very light on details. That is quite simply because the details don’t exist yet. When they do, this post will be updated with pricing, location(s) for the photowalk, maps and a breakfast menu. Maybe not the last one, but it’ll be a detailed post.
So fire your comments at me. Hope to see you there!
yes, count me in, I live 10 minutes from Trim, and have always fancied doing a walk there
I’m fairly sure the castle should be open at the weekend but if not I should be able to organise it. There should also be a bit of music in the local on Friday or Saturday night and accommodation can be arranged in the same place so people can stagger to the leaba. There’s plenty to snap so that can be arranged closer to the time. The Friday idea appeals to me even though I wont have to travel. Gives people more flexibility on the Saturday to stay or go when it suits them. A bit of grub early evening on Friday and a few pints after if that appeals. If not whatever suits the majority doesn’t have to stop anyone coming on the Friday as well!!!! I’d better get into training for this one….
I think Saturday would work better, personally I prefer not driving in Friday evening traffic and taking photos with a sober head in anticipation of discussing the photos in the pub afterwards. I am not sure if I will be able to make it myself but it sounds like a great idea and thanks for taking on the organisation of it.
@kensutz http://blog.rymus.net/2010/01/02/february-photowalk-trim-co-meath/
I like the Friday idea. Am definitely on for this one! Sounds great.
RT @rymus: @kensutz http://blog.rymus.net/2010/01/02/february-photowalk-trim-co-meath/
Having missed Jan – trust snow will have cleared. Count me in for the full experience Friday night incl.
I’d be more interested in starting Saturday. Sounds good alright!
Typical Ryan, you go & organise a photowalk while I’m off visiting B&H.
Hope you guys have a great time. You’ve a lot to live up to after the Vodafone photowalk last weekend. So who is organising the goodie bags then?
Arrggghhhh, I live about 25 mins from Trim and was really excited when I saw the post title but I can’t make the 20th. If the date changes then please count me in for definite.
@DarrenGreene currently in planning and gauging interest stage – http://blog.rymus.net/2010/01/02/february-photowalk-trim-co-meath/
I’d be interested in the Saturday… depending on how well my wrist is for driving and whether I can escape/distract the family.
I’d love to go but can’t make the 20th either, I will monitor developments with interest, if the date changes and I can make it, I’m in!
Finally grabbed all my courage together to join first photowalk ever and give Trim a closer look. I intend to be there Saturday (if the exhaust on the defender holds on for a bit longer) and hope the chosen weekend is still on.
wonder where my earlier comment went…
did your moderator not allow me (to come on the saturday if the exhaust on my laro defender holds on till then)?
The all day Saturday event would suit me better
I’ll stay on as long as possible and drive home late
so Count me IN
regards Derek
Sounds like it could be a great weekend. I’m only up the road, so I’ll talk to the other locals for poi for shooting other than the castle, which is great to shoot btw ! 🙂
Hmm.
20 Feb I will probably be flying somewhere warm and sunny. This is not good timing. Will probably not make it.
regards
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Doh… I was just checking the date again because I really wanted to join this one… but I have a friend visiting from Belgium visiting that weekend 🙁
Would love to go to this but won’t know definitely until nearer the time. I have it in my calendar so will hopefully see you on the Sat!
I plan on coming along on the Saturday 20th but won’t be staying overnight