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Pizza in a Trangia

2023-11-12T13:20:21Z

Niall: /* Overview */ Added Killarney reference

[[File:Pizza.jpg|thumb|upright=1|The first attempt.]]
==Overview==

Pizza in a Pan is a traditional Club Trip meal which is documented [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Cuisine here]. Aodhán and Niall decided this recipe could be further optimised for not only Club Trips but for all adventures even when there is neither an oven nor a hob. Instead you can use a Trangia Spirit Stove.

The first attempt at this recipe was during a Rover Trangia MasterChef Event but this had limited success with both pizzas getting very burnt and not cooked the whole way through.

Another pizza was at 2023 Rover Intervarsities but on a gas Foker Stove. The pizza was placed in a pan which was then placed above a pot of boiling vegetables. This produced mediocre results, the pizza was cooked but was quite soft.

The recipe was attempted two more times on [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Snowboner_2023 Snowboner 2023]. The first time with mediocre results but the second time producing amazing results.

In a bid to continue this tradition, the recipe was once again brought to life in Killarney 2023, on a Trangia in a kitchen of a Church.

Below is a detailed account of the recipe along with reviews of various pizzas.

==Recipe==

===Ingredients:===
*Pizza (we recommend the 47c ones from Aldi, they are the perfect size for a Trangia)
*Trangia (preferably one with a non-stick pan)
*Meths
*Stirring Instrument of choice
*Lubricant (we used butter because we forgot oil (this led to a buttery first attempt))
*Lid or Plate to place above pan

'''Optional:'''
*Water to keep plate cool so you can still pick it up

===Method:===
1. Set up your Trangia with the pot stand legs up to accommodate the pan.

2. Place adjust regulator of burner to the correct amount.

[[File:Pizza-regulator.jpg|300px]]

3. Light meths.

4. Place pan on Trangia and allow to heat up.

5. Add your choice of lubricant.

[[File:Pizza-pan.jpg|300px]]

6. Once the pan is sufficiently hot, place the pizza on the pan. It is important that the pan is very hot to sear the bottom of the pizza to prevent the lubricant from soaking into the pizza.

[[File:Pizza-pizza.jpg|300px]]

7. Put the lid/plate on the pan and add water if required (this also heats up water for tea so we would recommend).

[[File:Pizza-plate.jpg|300px]]

8. Move the pizza around periodically to prevent it sticking, don't leave it in the middle of the pan as well as then the pizza only gets cooked in the centre.

9. Make sure to add more lubricant if necessary.

10. Once the Pizza is browning on the bottom and looks cooked, flip the pizza and then by moving the pan in a circle keep the pizza spinning in the pan to prevent it sticking. Keep doing this for 30-60s to ensure the top is cooked correctly.

11. Serve!

[[File:Pizza-served.jpg|300px]]

==Reviews==
===Snowdonia 2023===
These reviews are specifically of the second pizza cooked in Snowdownia, some of the reviews mention the previous pizza that we cooked that was much butteryier.

*"It's so good though" - David Hamilton
*"That's actually nice" - Conor Douris
*"An improvement. It's much better" - Callum Smith
*"It's a bit more pizza like" - Ciara Curtin
*"If you don't sear the bottom it's ridiculous" - Ciara Curtin
*"That shit is bussin, much better than the master chef pizza, nice and MOIST 10/10 would eat again" - Rory McGowan
*"It could be more crunchy, but good" - Caolan Kelly-Delaney
*"Crust was good, top was not cooked good enough. A very nice buttery bottom" - Rian ó Murchú
*"It was edible." - Brendan Doyle
*"Up to oven standard" - Alice O'Mahoney
*"👍" - Caoimhe McKinstrey
*"Never have I been more impressed than in the last 20 minutes" - Malena Thren (it is unclear whether she was impressed by the pizza or by something else)
*"Texture very good, it was well done, maybe medium well done, looked very appetising. Looking into Aodhán's eyes gave me a spiritual experience I will never forget" - I forgot to write down who said this

===Killarney 2023===
The following reviews stem from 2 pizzas cooked late one Sunday in Killarney, in the kitchen of a Church, in the beautiful surroundings of Muckross.

The truly breath-taking scenery would almost distract one from the flavours to be embraced with this fine cuisine.

We reverted to butter for this batch, which seemed to go down quite well. It was of course Kerrygold butter, known to make almost any meal 27.61x tastier.

*"Oh that's good, it's like a toasty. I'd eat that any day." - Meibh
*"It's like, oh wow!" - Sarra
*"Pizza in the back, party in the front." - Meibh & Sarra
*"Very good, like Cheese Nan from Sam's." - Jay (some Cork reference)
*"I like the butter, couldn't differentiate whether it was cooked in a conventional oven or a pan. Adequate butter with a hint of saltiness, pizzas need more salt." - Ella
*"I agree" - Meibh having heard what Ella said
*"I didn't think you'd be able to make nice pizza." - Malena, referring to Scouts in general
*"It's alright." - Aoife D
*"This is f***ing, holy sh*t!" - Malena, now onto her second slice
*"This is yummy." - Sarra, also onto her second slice
*"Amazing, 10/10, like a pancake." - Meg
*"Basic Tesco pizza." - Szymon, referring to the pizzas which were purchased in Lidl

Pizza in a Trangia

2023-11-12T13:16:50Z

Niall: /* Reviews */ Added reviews from Killarney 2023 Trip

[[File:Pizza.jpg|thumb|upright=1|The first attempt.]]
==Overview==

Pizza in a Pan is a traditional Club Trip meal which is documented [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Cuisine here]. Aodhán and Niall decided this recipe could be further optimised for not only Club Trips but for all adventures even when there is neither an oven nor a hob. Instead you can use a Trangia Spirit Stove.

The first attempt at this recipe was during a Rover Trangia MasterChef Event but this had limited success with both pizzas getting very burnt and not cooked the whole way through.

Another pizza was at 2023 Rover Intervarsities but on a gas Foker Stove. The pizza was placed in a pan which was then placed above a pot of boiling vegetables. This produced mediocre results, the pizza was cooked but was quite soft.

The recipe was attempted two more times on [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Snowboner_2023 Snowboner 2023]. The first time with mediocre results but the second time producing amazing results.

Below is a detailed account of the recipe along with reviews of the second pizza.

==Recipe==

===Ingredients:===
*Pizza (we recommend the 47c ones from Aldi, they are the perfect size for a Trangia)
*Trangia (preferably one with a non-stick pan)
*Meths
*Stirring Instrument of choice
*Lubricant (we used butter because we forgot oil (this led to a buttery first attempt))
*Lid or Plate to place above pan

'''Optional:'''
*Water to keep plate cool so you can still pick it up

===Method:===
1. Set up your Trangia with the pot stand legs up to accommodate the pan.

2. Place adjust regulator of burner to the correct amount.

[[File:Pizza-regulator.jpg|300px]]

3. Light meths.

4. Place pan on Trangia and allow to heat up.

5. Add your choice of lubricant.

[[File:Pizza-pan.jpg|300px]]

6. Once the pan is sufficiently hot, place the pizza on the pan. It is important that the pan is very hot to sear the bottom of the pizza to prevent the lubricant from soaking into the pizza.

[[File:Pizza-pizza.jpg|300px]]

7. Put the lid/plate on the pan and add water if required (this also heats up water for tea so we would recommend).

[[File:Pizza-plate.jpg|300px]]

8. Move the pizza around periodically to prevent it sticking, don't leave it in the middle of the pan as well as then the pizza only gets cooked in the centre.

9. Make sure to add more lubricant if necessary.

10. Once the Pizza is browning on the bottom and looks cooked, flip the pizza and then by moving the pan in a circle keep the pizza spinning in the pan to prevent it sticking. Keep doing this for 30-60s to ensure the top is cooked correctly.

11. Serve!

[[File:Pizza-served.jpg|300px]]

==Reviews==
===Snowdonia 2023===
These reviews are specifically of the second pizza cooked in Snowdownia, some of the reviews mention the previous pizza that we cooked that was much butteryier.

*"It's so good though" - David Hamilton
*"That's actually nice" - Conor Douris
*"An improvement. It's much better" - Callum Smith
*"It's a bit more pizza like" - Ciara Curtin
*"If you don't sear the bottom it's ridiculous" - Ciara Curtin
*"That shit is bussin, much better than the master chef pizza, nice and MOIST 10/10 would eat again" - Rory McGowan
*"It could be more crunchy, but good" - Caolan Kelly-Delaney
*"Crust was good, top was not cooked good enough. A very nice buttery bottom" - Rian ó Murchú
*"It was edible." - Brendan Doyle
*"Up to oven standard" - Alice O'Mahoney
*"👍" - Caoimhe McKinstrey
*"Never have I been more impressed than in the last 20 minutes" - Malena Thren (it is unclear whether she was impressed by the pizza or by something else)
*"Texture very good, it was well done, maybe medium well done, looked very appetising. Looking into Aodhán's eyes gave me a spiritual experience I will never forget" - I forgot to write down who said this

===Killarney 2023===
The following reviews stem from 2 pizzas cooked late one Sunday in Killarney, in the kitchen of a Church, in the beautiful surroundings of Muckross.

The truly breath-taking scenery would almost distract one from the flavours to be embraced with this fine cuisine.

We reverted to butter for this batch, which seemed to go down quite well. It was of course Kerrygold butter, known to make almost any meal 27.61x tastier.

*"Oh that's good, it's like a toasty. I'd eat that any day." - Meibh
*"It's like, oh wow!" - Sarra
*"Pizza in the back, party in the front." - Meibh & Sarra
*"Very good, like Cheese Nan from Sam's." - Jay (some Cork reference)
*"I like the butter, couldn't differentiate whether it was cooked in a conventional oven or a pan. Adequate butter with a hint of saltiness, pizzas need more salt." - Ella
*"I agree" - Meibh having heard what Ella said
*"I didn't think you'd be able to make nice pizza." - Malena, referring to Scouts in general
*"It's alright." - Aoife D
*"This is f***ing, holy sh*t!" - Malena, now onto her second slice
*"This is yummy." - Sarra, also onto her second slice
*"Amazing, 10/10, like a pancake." - Meg
*"Basic Tesco pizza." - Szymon, referring to the pizzas which were purchased in Lidl

Qualifications

2023-09-14T15:33:59Z

Niall: removed DB & updated SPA to RCI

The following is a list of training courses members of the Club often aim to complete while in the Club.

*'''MS2:''' Mountain Skills Level 2
*'''MSA:''' Mountain Skills Assessment
*'''REC 3/4/5:''' Remote Emergency Care First Aid
*'''RCI:''' Rock Climbing Instructor (Training & Assessment) which replaced '''SPA:''' Single Pitch Assessment

Creating an Account

2023-08-21T18:13:19Z

Niall: domain update

Anyone can create an account on this Wiki but to combat unwanted spam from internet bots, you must request it and have it approved by an administrator. You can do this by clicking "Request Account" in the top right corner of this page and filling out the relevant details.

Please note, you will need a password to complete this form - this can be obtained from the club webmasters by emailing webmaster@ugmc.ie. Asking for this will also alert the admins to keep an eye out to approve your account!

You will receive an email once your account is confirmed and you can then proceed to edit and add to the wiki. There is some guideline on how to use this wiki [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=How_to here]

Everyone is welcome to create an account so please do ask for one if you have anything to contribute. If you have any other general questions, please contact the Club Committee - email committee@ugmc.ie or email the Webmasters - webmaster@ugmc.ie if you have any technical questions.

Rover Wiki

2023-08-21T18:10:58Z

Niall: domain update

== Welcome to the University of Galway Rover Soc Wiki ==

The Rover Soc is one of the best and most active Socs in the University. This wiki was set up to become a repository of information, traditions and history.

This Wiki is hidden within the Mountaineering Club Wiki and if you have found it, that means you are a true Rover.

==Contents==

===[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Rover_Soc_History History]===

===[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Rover_Committees Committees]===

===[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Rover_Store Rover Store]===

===[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Rover_Collab_Camp Rover Collab Camp]===

Pizza in a Trangia

2023-08-21T18:09:02Z

Niall: domain update

[[File:Pizza.jpg|thumb|upright=1|The first attempt.]]
==Overview==

Pizza in a Pan is a traditional Club Trip meal which is documented [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Cuisine here]. Aodhán and Niall decided this recipe could be further optimised for not only Club Trips but for all adventures even when there is neither an oven nor a hob. Instead you can use a Trangia Spirit Stove.

The first attempt at this recipe was during a Rover Trangia MasterChef Event but this had limited success with both pizzas getting very burnt and not cooked the whole way through.

Another pizza was at 2023 Rover Intervarsities but on a gas Foker Stove. The pizza was placed in a pan which was then placed above a pot of boiling vegetables. This produced mediocre results, the pizza was cooked but was quite soft.

The recipe was attempted two more times on [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Snowboner_2023 Snowboner 2023]. The first time with mediocre results but the second time producing amazing results.

Below is a detailed account of the recipe along with reviews of the second pizza.

==Recipe==

===Ingredients:===
*Pizza (we recommend the 47c ones from Aldi, they are the perfect size for a Trangia)
*Trangia (preferably one with a non-stick pan)
*Meths
*Stirring Instrument of choice
*Lubricant (we used butter because we forgot oil (this led to a buttery first attempt))
*Lid or Plate to place above pan

'''Optional:'''
*Water to keep plate cool so you can still pick it up

===Method:===
1. Set up your Trangia with the pot stand legs up to accommodate the pan.

2. Place adjust regulator of burner to the correct amount.

[[File:Pizza-regulator.jpg|300px]]

3. Light meths.

4. Place pan on Trangia and allow to heat up.

5. Add your choice of lubricant.

[[File:Pizza-pan.jpg|300px]]

6. Once the pan is sufficiently hot, place the pizza on the pan. It is important that the pan is very hot to sear the bottom of the pizza to prevent the lubricant from soaking into the pizza.

[[File:Pizza-pizza.jpg|300px]]

7. Put the lid/plate on the pan and add water if required (this also heats up water for tea so we would recommend).

[[File:Pizza-plate.jpg|300px]]

8. Move the pizza around periodically to prevent it sticking, don't leave it in the middle of the pan as well as then the pizza only gets cooked in the centre.

9. Make sure to add more lubricant if necessary.

10. Once the Pizza is browning on the bottom and looks cooked, flip the pizza and then by moving the pan in a circle keep the pizza spinning in the pan to prevent it sticking. Keep doing this for 30-60s to ensure the top is cooked correctly.

11. Serve!

[[File:Pizza-served.jpg|300px]]

==Reviews==
These reviews are specifically of the second pizza cooked in Snowdownia, some of the reviews mention the previous pizza that we cooked that was much butteryier

*"It's so good though" - David Hamilton
*"That's actually nice" - Conor Douris
*"An improvement. It's much better" - Callum Smith
*"It's a bit more pizza like" - Ciara Curtin
*"If you don't sear the bottom it's ridiculous" - Ciara Curtin
*"That shit is bussin, much better than the master chef pizza, nice and MOIST 10/10 would eat again" - Rory McGowan
*"It could be more crunchy, but good" - Caolan Kelly-Delaney
*"Crust was good, top was not cooked good enough. A very nice buttery bottom" - Rian ó Murchú
*"It was edible." - Brendan Doyle
*"Up to oven standard" - Alice O'Mahoney
*"👍" - Caoimhe McKinstrey
*"Never have I been more impressed than in the last 20 minutes" - Malena Thren (it is unclear whether she was impressed by the pizza or by something else)
*"Texture very good, it was well done, maybe medium well done, looked very appetising. Looking into Aodhán's eyes gave me a spiritual experience I will never forget" - I forgot to write down who said this

Records

2023-08-21T18:02:21Z

Niall: ocd

'''Use this page to include any fascinating feats or incredible records accomplished by the Club and its members'''

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'''Highest Altitude Climbing Assessment:'''

Rían deBairéad - at 1038m on the summit of Carrauntoohil using the cross as a top-rope anchor

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'''Recipient of the Sports Unit Unsung Hero Award 2023:'''

Niall O'Doherty - his singing talent has yet to be determined

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'''Winner of "Star of the Night" Sports Ball 2023:'''

Jack Reidy - For his bugling

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'''Winner of "Anything but a Cup Night" 28/03/2023:'''

Conor Gleeson - For his use of his Air fryer

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'''Longest time taken to get from Keane's to Galway:'''

Christmas Party 2022 - 3 hours

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'''Longest AGM:'''

Wednesday 22nd March 2023 - 3.5 hours

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'''Most pints of Guiness drank in Keanes in under an hour:'''

Sean ó Ceallaigh - 5 pints

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'''Longest time planking:'''

Conor Roberts - Representing the Kayak Club, Massimo Quiz 2022

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'''Winner of "Sh*t Shirt Night" Semester 1 2022:'''

Colin Underhill - "Catch up with Jesus" T-shirt

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'''Worst Pint Poured:'''

David Hamilton

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'''Most times nominated and seconded for election:'''

Rian Ó Murchú - nominated for every position and promptly seconded (AGM March 2023)

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'''Best Bugler:'''

Neil Dozio

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'''Longest time hanging from two arms:'''

Cillian Jordan - still going

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People

2023-08-21T17:59:36Z

Niall: domain update

== Welsh Roadworkers ==

During the 2023 Snowdonia trip, just after the beginning of the descent from Snowden, hike leader Joe's radio picked up a conversation between what we presume to be two Welsh road workers at opposite ends of a roadwork. Joe, who is renowned for his ability to turn any conversation into sexual innuendos, was outmatched by these two.

The topics conversed were too vile to ever be recounted, and when Conor overheard the conversation on his own radio, his shock was so immense he opted to switch his off. One of them was named to be "James", and sadly we went out of range half an hour later. These creatures remain a mystery to the wisest of Club members.

== The 2017-2018 Committee ==
See [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2017/2018 Committee 17/18]

== James Mulhall ==
Aka The Traitor was a promising young first-year student who was studying general science. There was high hope for James to take a senior position on the Committee in 2016-17. Unfortunately, a terrible accident occurred and James heard about UCD. Driven mad with the poor living conditions of Corrib Village, James soon turned to the Darkside. He is now UCD puppet with a mission of causing as much mayhem as possible for NUIG MC. His most recent attempt to sabotage was the 2016 first semester trip to Kerry, which failed miserably as the craic was still had, but be weary this is the first of many attempts to come so please keep an eye out for this suspicious individual.

== Liam Lang ==
Aka Lila is the 2016/17 Hiking Vice Captain. This is quite an extraordinary achievement for Liam, who once got lost walking to Tesco. He is currently studying Engineering with the dream of becoming a head civil engineer on Trump's great wall. Often times this strange individual can be found steaming some sort of semi-edible food while continually repeating the phrase "It's fine". He has high hopes for the club in the future and dreams of turning it into the form filling club (FFC for short). It is actually a lie that Liam was born with his beard. There is photographic proof of this, although it is rarely seen.

== Damien Egan ==
Aka Damo/Shnake is currently studying Engineering with Liam. It's been rumored that this is how Damo got such an important role on the committee when he is clearly more interested in table tennis. There is an unusual correlation between his attempts of climbing at the kingfisher and the number of injuries at the wall. The most popular theory for this is being from Athlone he has an irresistible impulse to cause damage. If you see this person DO NOT FEED. He may become violent with you in order to get access to the rest of your food. Spray with cold water to deter .

== Hannah Jansen ==
Aka The juggler is possibly the exact opposite of Lila. Lila has no the idea of where he's going, Hannah, on the other hand, has no idea where she from. This is due to the PTSD she is suffering from her days as an elite Swedish commando. She was conscripted into the army for 2-4 years. No one is quite how many but all we know is its multiple. She recently turned 21 and instead of cash as a present she asks everyone attending to give IKEA vouchers. Also, likes horses.

== Francesca Rocca McAllister ==
Aka Tinderella is a bubbly, loving person until she plays spoons. Upon entering a game of spoons, she will viciously attack her opponent until the match end, returning to here natural docile state (swiping on tinder). Usually only seen hiking but has recently started to attend climbing to much confusion of the regular members. Fran has a long lost brother Fernando who is quite evil with a thick moustache, do not approach if seen.

==Ruairi O'Hogartaigh (RORO)==
[[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Ruair%C3%AD]]
Aka Veggie Monster. Ruairi has kept the fact he is a veggie monster a closely guarded secret. Never getting tired, never getting cold(often seen in shorts), not eating anything from an animal and shedding their skin at a full moon are some traits of a Veggie monster. Never seen on hikes as he is always 2 Kilometers ahead of the group with his superior Veggie monster speed. It is rumored that he has a lair somewhere in the Connemara Mountain range. Their main food source is Bananas and Oreos, peanut butter and bananas, rice and bananas and their most favorite is bananas and banana bread. Beware of Phillipe! Also is a VEGAN, he asked us to let ye know

https://imgur.com/Xbo9W0T.png

''Ruairi can often be seen cycling, or walking very fast''

==Daddio==
Aka Padhraic Mac Maghnuis is possibly the best climber in NUIG. When asked about when he gets his talent from he responds "I owe my shit looks, oversized ego and amazing climbing skill to the ropes and harness I found in my parent's room when I was younger". He was born with the name Padhraic Mac Maghnuis but changed it in 2016 to Daddio to fit into his role as the clubs daddy. Favorite game is spoons, loves a bit of man on man.

== Pierce Hosey==
Aka Posies is a climber and reputed ginger.
Often seen trying to attract girls by talking about 'cracks' and 'nuts', he has been known to have to turn back from attempting to hike up hills as small as 20m.
Some say that he is simply terrified of solid ground.
A simple man from Carlow, Pierce has not yet been introduced to concepts such as electricity or fire, and as such should be treated with caution.
Not to be confused with [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=People#Ciara_Mc_Ellistrim Ciara Mc Ellistrim].

==Rover Bandits==

'''Cathal Breathnach'''
Aka Charley is an old young member of NUIG MC. He has a strange habit of getting into incidents with reindeer. The last one left him with a broken arm. He is the lead singer of the boy band called Rover Bandits.

'''James O’Connell'''
Aka Jiggles is the first Kerry man ever to go aboard. Due to the lack of traveling that Kerry people do, James immune system is very vulnerable. This causes him to regularly get food poisoning when in a foreign country. As with all male Kerry people they reproduce through their toes, which explains his weird obsession with feet. The lead drummer in Rover Bandits.

'''Fionn Delahunty'''
Aka Fino is the Designated driver/Lead Guitarists of the Rover Bandits. Fionn uses to be a very reckless and had not a care in the world, was until he ran into the land shark. Since then he has become a much more serious character in the club and has started the land shark survivors group.

==Cécile Collot==
Aka Spider thing is a strange creature who dwells at the club. Due to evolution she does not a have a backbone, which allows her to contort her body into various shapes that would be impossible for humans. She does not understand how belaying works and regularly will sit and chat extremely loudly to anyone nearby. she likes to keep the new members involved in "real climbing". this usually starts during their lesson which she regularly interrupts. Major rover bandits fan and is rumored to have a crush on their lead guitarist.

==Kevin Normoyle==
Aka Boy Racer. He claims of being from Limerick and has a big talk but can't walk the walk. Has actually never stabbed anyone, this is because he is actually from Clare. When he was younger, he dreamed of being a boy racer. Spinning alloys, modded exhausts, the whole nine yards. This dream was crushed after all the haters seen his cameo in an RTE movie. Loves cribbing about foreign countries and peoples. Despite this, he very much loves the environment and nominated himself to be the club's environmental safety officer.

Cuisine

2023-08-21T17:54:32Z

Niall: domain update

''Here are a few club favourite recipes, please add your own!''

== Pizza in a Pan ==

An ideal dish for when everyone assumed the hostel would have an oven, but it doesn't. Actually surprisingly tasty.

'''Ingredients'''

1 Frozen pizza, ideally completely thawed due to a barely-working excuse of a fridge

''' Cooking Instructions '''

https://imgur.com/BAfrZdU.jpg

Aodhán and Niall decided this recipe could be further optimised for not only Club Trips but for all adventures even when there is neither an oven or a hob. Instead you can use a Trangia Spirit Stove. For more information go to [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Pizza_in_a_Trangia Pizza in a Trangia]

== Slow Cookers ==

Slow cookers are a great way to leave your food cooking while you're out hiking/climbing for the day. Ideally bring as many as possible to help ensure that the minimum of 10 slow cookers per Club Trip is met (this is enforced by Mountaineering Ireland). They have the added advantage of letting you know what your food would taste like overcooked, when you inevitably arrive back much later than you had planned. Leave it cooking in your room to add a pleasant smell and a thrilling risk of fire.

== Block of Cheese ==

[[File:Cheese.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|The preferred purchase.]]

A nutritious and versatile hiking meal. Extremely quick preparation time. Should be carried at all times in case of emergencies.

'''Ingredients'''

• The ''most vintage'' cheddar cheese obtainable (this will enhance its energising properties).

• Slicing Apparatus

''' Cooking Instructions '''

1. Purchase cheese.

2. Open packaging.

3. Slice Cheese (we aren't animals)

4. Enjoy.

The cheese has the ability to resuscitate tired hikers and can be distributed during hikes to boost morale.

Can be served as "the vegetarian option"

== Banana in a Wrap ==

'''Ingredients'''

1 Banana

1 Wrap

'''Cooking Instructions'''

Remove all packaging from banana. Place onto wrap. Wrap up. Eat.

'''Serving Suggestion'''

Serve with a side of bananas.

'''Wine Pairing'''

We suggest to serve this dish with a vintage banana juice.

Climbing Wall

2023-08-21T17:51:05Z

Niall: domain update

The '''Kingfisher Climbing Wall''' (also known as '''The Climbing Wall''' or just '''The Wall''') is the Mountaineering Club;s headquarters and primary place of residence for the climbing members. It is located within and owned by the Kingfisher Gym, but maintained, operated and wholly governed by the Club. It has been the 2nd capital of the Club for generations of students (the 1st capital being the entirety of Connemara), and one of two climbing gyms in Galway (the other being the Co-op).

== History ==
The Wall first opened alongside the Kingfisher on the 7th of November 2008.

It was notably put beside the Club's best friend (the sports unit) and not too far from it's worst enemy (the [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Rover_Store Rover Soc Shed]). Reasons for this may have been due to a dislike of mountains by the architect, but these are just rumours.

== Accidents & Incidents ==
There has actually never been an accident or injury in The Climbing Wall. It was in fact determined the safest place on campus, in Ireland, and even Europe, according to [[some people]].

== Native Creatures ==
There are many native inhabitants and creatures at The Climbing Wall.
=== Boulderer ===
The most dominant species are the 'Boulderers'. Despite their name are often found sitting on the bouldering mats, and not actually climbing. Often seen in a semi-awake state, they shout phrases like 'match you hands' or 'swap feet' in response to one of them actually attempting to boulder (which is frowned upon in their culture).

As the Summer months approach and the days get longer, this species can be seen undertaking their annual migration from the Kingfisher to the Co-op, where they will gather in groups to act in much the same way as they did in the Kingfisher, but now with much less natural light.

===Top Roper===
These creatures exist in pairs. Although not rare, a lone tope roper is extremely hard to come by, because of their intrinsic fear of asking someone they don't know to belay them. They often are seen with the boulderers, who they get on with very well. There exists a social hierarchy among the top ropers, based around who can do the incline or not.

===Lead Climber===
This species evolves from the top roper, after it has spent enough time at The Wall. Much rarer than the other two creatures, they believe themselves superior. They can be easily identified by their mating cry, where they shout 'ROPE', as they pull a rope out of the anchor to impress the other climbers.

===Social Night Attenders===
These creatures follow a strict hibernation cycle, only appearing at The Wall just before 9pm on a Tuesday, right before the social night. Zoologists believe it is due to them being afraid to walk along the canal to Monroes by themselves, as they are a very social (hehe) species. Few of these exist, because to be honest, its a bit of a sad existence.

===Rope Access Technicians===
Perhaps the penultimate form of inhabitant, due to this species discovery of a fundamental truth - The Climbing Wall wasn't meant for climbing. Armed with their ascenders, boots and gri-gri's they can often be seen simply "ascending" to heights and locations never thought reachable. A very curious species, the rope access technicians even discovered The Wall had openable windows, situated at the ceiling. Naturally, that made no difference to them, and the windows were accessed.

== The "Break Room" ==
A somewhat secret location at The Wall, The Break Room was rediscovered by Cillian, Neil and Aodhán. It is a large space situated behind the bouldering wall, approximately 4 by 6 metres. Despite being called The Break Room, it is not ideal for taking breaks in, as the copious levels of dust and the sketchy exit make it questionable.

The Bugle

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[[File:bugle.JPG|thumb|upright=0.6|The Bugle being played by the [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2022/2023 22/23 Hiking VC] ]]

The Bugle is a famous piece of club apparatus, rediscovered and popularised by the Club in 2022. It was brought on many hikes, including the Buncranna 22 Club Trip, and is identifiable by the Mountaineering Club sticker near the horn end, and a leather strap handle. It has been experimentally verified to be capable of producing 3 distinct notes, though some theorise it is capable of more.

== History ==
The Bugle was purchased in a second-hand shop by Fionn Delahunty and was the Rover Bugle. It's life before the second-hand shop is lost to time. The bugle made occasional appearances in the years that followed. Chael O'Brien is documented for bringing the Bugle on the Club's weekly hikes, he also started the 2019 Maamturks Challenge with it.

During this time, Chael lost the mouth section of the Bugle and was forced to replace it.

In 2022, Jack Reidy came into possession of the bugle and it became the Mountaineering Club Bugle. It came on all the hikes and its call could be heard across the mountains and valleys of Connemara and the [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Climbing_Wall Kingfisher]. During this time the current members of the Club were unaware of the Rover legacy of the bugle and thought it was the Mountaineering Club Bugle.

== Controversy ==
The Bugle was brought to the 2022/23 Semester 1 Club Trip to Buncranna in Donegal. During a particularly wet hike, the Mountaineering Club sticker on the bugle peeled away to reveal a Rover Soc sticker below. This created quite a stir causing Rover Soc to claim the bugle as theirs and the Mountaineering Cub insisted it belonged to the Club.

During the first 2023 Maamturks Challenge Planning meeting in November 2022, Aodhán asked Fionn about the history of the Bugle. He revealed that it was originally the Rover Soc Bugle.

== Legacy ==
In 2016, Rover Soc purchased a [https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSuZR4Z7aWC-o29jwoBAIX2WHLID5-_Np4pDQ&usqp=CAU Kudu Horn], which was traditionally used by scouts. It was purchased with some difficulty considering it's illegal in Europe as the antelope is endangered. It was purchased in the middle east and shipped to Ireland, with some surprise and questions when it arrived at the Soc Box. A hole was drilled in it so it could produce sound, but only one club member (James O'Connell) was ever able to use it (this was after practising for two hours in the backseat of Fionn's car). The horn was stolen the following year from Rover Soc's gear shed. It was never recovered, but the primary suspect is the Computer Society. As the only other people with access to the building. Should you ever find a Kudu horn at a house party, you'll know it's Rover Soc's.

In January 2023, Rover Soc purchased a cow horn from a far-right French scout shop under the guise of buying neckers. While this horn looks very cool and is easier to play, it is only capable of one note.

In February 2023, Jack Reidy acquired a new bugle from his Grandfather's house which is supposedly even more difficult to play than the original

== Further Reading ==

Trips

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'''Trips & Hostels'''

Note: Please feel free to add any years you can, plus the name of the hostel.

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2022/2023

*Semester 1: Buncrana (Tullyarvan Mill Hostel)
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Snowboner_2023 Semester 2: Snowdonia (YHA Snowden Ranger Hostel)]

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2021/2022

*Semester 1: No trip due to Covid-19
*Semester 2: Mournes (The Hutt Hostel)

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2020/2021

No trips due to Covid-19
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2019/2020

*Semester 1: Donegal (Dooey Hostel, Glencolumbkille)
*Semester 2: No trip due to Covid-19

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2018/2019

*Semester 1: Dingle (Dún Chaoin Youth Hostel)
*Semester 2: The Lake District (Denton House, Keswick)

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2017/2018

*Semester 1: Mournes (The Hutt Hostel)
*Semester 2: Wales (YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant)

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2016/2017

*Semester 1: Killarney (The Railway Hostel)
*Semester 2: Dingle (Dún Chaoin Youth Hostel)

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2015/2016

*Semester 1:Donegal (Aras Ghlenn Cholm Cille )
*Semester 2:Wales (Corris)

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2014/2015

*Semester 1: Dingle (Rainbow Hostel)
*Christmas: Scotland, Fort William (Inchree)
*Semester 2: The Lake District (YHA Buttermere)

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2013/2014

*Semester 1: Mournes (Hutt Hostel)
*Semester 2: Killarney(Fossa Camping Park)

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2012/2013

*Semester 1: Dingle
*Semester 2: Wales

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2011/2010
*Semester 1:
*Semester 2: Scotland
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2010/2009
*Wicklow: Rathdrum
*Tipperary: The Mountain Lodge

'''Also see [https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Adventures Adventures] for more camping and hotels locations.'''

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Committee

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A list of current and previous committees
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2023/2024 Committee 2023/2024]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2022/2023 Committee 2022/2023]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2021/2022 Committee 2021/2022]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2020/2021 Committee 2020/2021]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2019/2020 Committee 2019/2020]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2018/2019 Committee 2018/2019]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2017/2018 Committee 2017/2018]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2016/2017 Committee 2016/2017]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2015/2016 Committee 2015/2016]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2014/2015 Committee 2014/2015]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2013/2014 Committee 2013/2014]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2012/2013 Committee 2012/2013]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2011/2012 Committee 2011/2012]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2010/2011 Committee 2010/2011]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2009/2010 Committee 2009/2010]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Committee_2008/2009 Committee 2008/2009]

Adventures

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Have you gone on any good adventures here in Ireland or in Europe? Why not add them here so others can try them out!

*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Western_Way Western Way Walk]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Glendalough-_IMC Glendalough IMC Hut]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Trap_door_to_the_abyssus Trap door to the abyssus]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Rover_Collab_Camp Rover Collab Camp]
*[https://ugmc.ie/wiki/index.php?title=Snowboner_2023 Snowboner 2023]

Games

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''Here are a few club favourites, feel free to add more''

== Sock Wrestling ==
Two people are tied into the ropes on the overhang and are suspended in the air. The winner is the first person to wrestle the other person's sock off.

== Plus 2 ==

Played at the climbing wall. One person picks two starting holds and their right hand to a new hold and then their left hand. The next person has to repeat and then add another move for the right hand and then the left hand. Your feet can go anywhere and after you set a move you must match the last hold.

If someone falls off or cannot complete a move, then they are eliminated.

== Spoons ==
Top secret club trip game 👀

== Redbull Relay Race ==
Teams of 4 line up with unopened cans of redbull. The referee will count down and the first person will open and chug their redbull. Once they are finished the 2nd person will go, and it will repeat until all members have drank their redbull. The first team to chug all their redbull wins.

Note: The winning team's cans should be checked to ensure they have been emptied.

Note: Requires "redbull man" to deliver a slab of redbull.

Games

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''Here are a few club favourites, feel free to add more''

== Sock Wrestling ==
Two people are tied into the ropes on the overhang and are suspended in the air. The winner is the first person to wrestle the other person's sock off.

== Plus 2 ==

Played at the climbing wall. One person picks two starting holds and their right hand to a new hold and then their left hand. The next person has to repeat and then add another move for the right hand and then the left hand. Your feet can go anywhere and after you set a move you must match the last hold.

If someone falls off or cannot complete a move, then they are eliminated.

== Spoons ==
Top secret club trip game 👀

== Redbull Relay Race ==
Teams of 4 line up with unopened cans of redbull. The referee will count down and the first person will open and chug their redbull. Once they are finished the 2nd person will go, and it will repeat until all members have drank their redbull. The first team to chug all their redbull wins.

Note: The winnings team's cans should be checked to ensure they have been emptied.

Note: Requires "redbull man" to deliver a slab of redbull.

Games

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Niall:

''Here are a few club favourites, feel free to add more''

== Sock Wrestling ==
Two people are tied into the ropes on the overhang and are suspended in the air. The winner is the first person to wrestle the other person's sock off.

== Plus 2 ==

Played at the climbing wall. One person picks two starting holds and their right hand to a new hold and then their left hand. The next person has to repeat and then add another move for the right hand and then the left hand. Your feet can go anywhere and after you set a move you must match the last hold.

If someone falls off or cannot complete a move, then they are eliminated.

== Spoons ==
Top secret club trip game 👀

== Redbull Relay Race ==
Teams of 4 line up with unopened cans of redbull. The referee will count down and the first person will open and chug their redbull. Once they are finished the 2nd person will go, and it will repeat until all members have drank their redbull. The first team to chug all their redbull wins.

Note: Cans should be checked to ensure they have been emptied.

Note: Requires "redbull man" to deliver a slab of redbull.

Quotes

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'''This is a page to record some of the best quotes you hear club members saying!'''

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"Ah, I hope to birth a child some day." - Neil mid squat

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"Every Hike from now on will be to Ben Choona" - Jack Reidy lamenting the loss of his knife on Ben Choona

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"Get it right up there Niall" - Aodhán pitching a Halo 300 at the Lake, Rover Soc Collab Camp 2023

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"Those Greek people, with their Greek food, and their Greek water" - Conor Sheridan quoting Johnny's appreciation of Greek Ouzo

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"No it wasn't an anime, there weren't any big titty girls" - Neil Dozio defending his watch history

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"I think someone spiked the eggy bread" - Johnny Alexander

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"Bland, the rice had the most flavour" - Aodhán commenting on Rory's culinary masterpiece

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"You are truly wise sir" - A mark of approval for truly wise club members to other truly wise club members

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"Reidy, Reidy!" "Come in Reidy, your Mom's a hoe" - Joe Mee abusing his Vice Captain over the radio

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"Can I get the employee discount" - David Hamilton to the Galmont Bar man, he did not work there

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"If they are going, I'll get the money out of them..." - Niall talking about club trip payments

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"I wonder what butthole made that!" - Johnny talking about a rather large animal excrement on a hike

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"I can cook so many potatoes on this" - Cian Mason after seeing the large catering cooker at the IVs accomodation

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"You know what we say in Jamaica, smoke one, climb one" - Darius's victory speech upon winning Highest Club Member

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"Anyone who falls, and gets mud or blood on their face will receive a free pint" - Joe Mee. Current Recipiants: Sean O Ceallaigh

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"Is this the group for rover soc? I loved being in scouts and just to reconnect with fellow abuse victims" - David Hamilton, commenting on a Social night which we was not attending

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"Oooooooh that is a nice rock" - Johnny Alexander, the geologist, at numerous occasions

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"Pineapple......Coconut" - Conor "The Bulldog" Gleeson's victory speech upon winning a pineapple and a coconut, Buncrana October 2022

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"I'll be on the hike next week" - Dermot Warner, following the fifth purchase of a hike ticket which he did not show up for

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"Come in Mommy Milkers" - Joe Mee over radio to Ciara Doody

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"The seats by the fire at Keanes are for the hairiest members of the club" - Liam Lang

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"I'll have the Big One" - Conor Sheridan requesting a shoulder of vodka, Mournes trip 2022

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"I hear there's a heatwave coming" - Assorted Hike Leaders

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"I have infilitrated their ranks" - Neil Dozio, upon being added to the Clare Cavers Groupchat

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"Well I don't care for the foetus, but I like the baby" - Cillian Jordan, the context has been lost to time

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"Come on, we'll walk back to the pub" - Thomas the Schindoodler in front of the bus, after being unsatisfed with the 15km hike (November 2022)

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"Cash is King" - Niall the Treasurer

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"Aodhán is this an OS Map??" - Jack the Hiking VC

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Cathal: "What do you keep in your freezer Ruairi?"

Ruairi: "Bananas."

-The Cellar bar, 3rd November 2016

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Pierce invites Cormac to his 21st.

Cormac reply on Facebook: "Sorry Pierce I have to shampoo my carpets on Saturday."

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"Don't be pussy." - Andrejs

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"Irish and British OS maps are exactly the same size" - Pierce Hosey, 27/11/16

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"My feet are killing me" - Emmet McCourt, first hike after being voted in as the next hiking vice captain

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"Why is the tiger off the bus"- Pierce Hosey (Dingle 2017)

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"I nominate Adam West"-Every AGM.

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“He gets enough anyway it’s fine” Ellen talking about Ger.

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“Is that what people your age find fun?” Colin to Mary at Maamturks.

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"The mop is immortal. The mop controls this human." Colin when asked to cut his hair.

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"I hope to be a woman by next September" Cathal

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"Shut up, I have a REC5 and I can lick my own cuts" - Fionn to Ciara at rover soc camp

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"It's amazing what I can do" says Ger with a wink

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"Brother O'Shea was an absolute lunatic!" - James Mulhall, descending a gully that was not in fact Brother O'Shea's gully