What you will need

Want to know what to bring?

OOutdoor activities are hard on clothing. Sometimes you're wet other times your dirty but we hope always happy. Please take a look at the list below to give you an idea of what to bring on your activity.

Weather?Our weather here in Ireland is so changeable please come prepared for everything

Sun

Please bring sun screen if you are doing activities between April and September

What you will need

  • Old warm clothing - When on activities avoid wearing denim- tracksuits or fleece material is best. Some of the activities can be quite mucky so make sure they are old clothes.
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  • Rain jacket & trousers - We strongly recommend you beg borrow or steal (not really!) some rain gear for your trip. It does not have to be expensive. Many shops sell plastic macs from as little as 10.00 Euro. It is essential that you have at least a rain jacket with you.
  • Woolly Hat - 80% of heat loss is through your head so keep it covered.
  • Footwear - Ideally if you have a pair of runners and walking boots it would be great. However runners will do just as well. If you have two pairs, one to keep dry and one to get wet it would be best.
  • After activity wear  - You will need a dry set of clothes to change into in the evening and yes another pair of shoes!
  • Warm woolly socks - Not essential but a great luxury when your feet are cold.
  • Swimming togs  - We provide the wetsuits for your water activities. It is normal to wear a pair of togs under you wetsuit. If you have a nylon thermal top, you could wear it under your wetsuit also but not necessary.
  • Towels - You cannot have too many towels with you on an activity day.
  • Plastic bags - Please Please Please bring plastic bags with you. By the end of your day you may have quite a lot wet clothes you will not want to put into your bag.
  • Small personal first aid kit - We have of course our own First Aid station but we recommend bring your own relevant supplies.
  • Lost property - Please make sure you have everything with you before you leave the centre. We get a lot of clothes left behind at the centre and these if not too soiled are given to the charity shops in Ballymahon within a couple of days
  • Insect Repellent - to keep away the annoying midges during April – September. It is essential when the midges are out that you have insect repellent with you.
  • Sunscreen - It is so important to ensure you have protection from the sun