March 13th 2017
When I established the forums in 2005 it was to offer a more richer web experience and greater functionality than the platform where we started this social adventure in 2003, Yahoo Groups. The forums were once a busy hive of activity and provided locals and visitors with a wealth of information just like the Geocaching Ireland Discussion Group on Facebook today.
It was a time where we didn't have the many social media platforms we have today, and it was a different time in terms of mobility and technology. There was no instant access to information, no Google Maps and a very limited base map on your GPSr. Mobile connectivity for me was a 9600bps Infrared connection from a Nokia to a laptop and in later times to a PDA using WAP.
As we moved into the social media era so did our forums users. Geocaching Ireland moved there too, and we have a thriving community on the Geocaching Ireland Discussion Group on Facebook. As a result, forum activity isn't what it used to be and I have taken the decision to disable new registrations to the forums and to make the forums read only so any information there can still be accessed.
The discussion hasn't ended, it has just moved. Join us on the Facebook Geocaching Ireland Discussion Group .
Donnacha
When I established the forums in 2005 it was to offer a more richer web experience and greater functionality than the platform where we started this social adventure in 2003, Yahoo Groups. The forums were once a busy hive of activity and provided locals and visitors with a wealth of information just like the Geocaching Ireland Discussion Group on Facebook today.
It was a time where we didn't have the many social media platforms we have today, and it was a different time in terms of mobility and technology. There was no instant access to information, no Google Maps and a very limited base map on your GPSr. Mobile connectivity for me was a 9600bps Infrared connection from a Nokia to a laptop and in later times to a PDA using WAP.
As we moved into the social media era so did our forums users. Geocaching Ireland moved there too, and we have a thriving community on the Geocaching Ireland Discussion Group on Facebook. As a result, forum activity isn't what it used to be and I have taken the decision to disable new registrations to the forums and to make the forums read only so any information there can still be accessed.
The discussion hasn't ended, it has just moved. Join us on the Facebook Geocaching Ireland Discussion Group .
Donnacha
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- Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: The Site
- Topic: Closing Time
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2202
Closing Time
When I established the forums in 2005 it was to offer a more richer web experience and greater functionality than the platform where we started this social adventure in 2003, Yahoo Groups. The forums were once a busy hive of activity and provided locals and visitors with a wealth of information just...
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 1:29 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Geocaching Newbie says Hi!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2964
Re: Geocaching Newbie says Hi!
Hi!
Welcome to Geocaching! Most discussions take place on the facebook group these days so you might be better posting there, you will get a better response.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/geocachingireland/
Welcome to Geocaching! Most discussions take place on the facebook group these days so you might be better posting there, you will get a better response.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/geocachingireland/
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:06 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Newbie Here!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1216
Re: Newbie Here!!
Welcome along, any questions just ask!
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:51 pm
- Forum: The Site
- Topic: Forum Upgrade
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1727
Forum Upgrade
Hi all.
The forums have been upgraded so I hope you like the new look. If you come across any issues let me know. There is no Tapatalk integration at present, however the new forums are mobile enabled.
The forums have been upgraded so I hope you like the new look. If you come across any issues let me know. There is no Tapatalk integration at present, however the new forums are mobile enabled.
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Geocaching fatality?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2570
Re: Geocaching fatality?
It wasn't Geocaching but Google Ingress (augmented reality type game). The accident happened at Poolbeg lighthouse back in September.
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:42 am
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: Europe's First (04 Cliff Walk Series)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3010
Re: Europe's First (04 Cliff Walk Series)
I've always said GC43 is a community cache which I have the privilege to maintain, so as per the opinions expressed here I have removed the additional text.
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:38 pm
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: Europe's First (04 Cliff Walk Series)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3010
Re: Europe's First (04 Cliff Walk Series)
haha good point Abbey!
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:42 pm
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: Europe's First (04 Cliff Walk Series)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3010
Re: Europe's First (04 Cliff Walk Series)
Didn't think it was a big deal tagging it at the end and the page wasn't changed like the rest, but if people want it changed back it's no problem.
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:23 pm
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: Caches up for adoption in Clare
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1811
Re: Caches up for adoption in Clare
Hi John. Do you have the GC codes?
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 2:52 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: More than 5 logs and images in Garmin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1992
Re: More than 5 logs and images in Garmin
Do, because there are a lot of useful things you can do with it.
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:16 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: More than 5 logs and images in Garmin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1992
Re: More than 5 logs and images in Garmin
You can use the GSAK (http://gsak.net) application with a script and set as many as you want. You need to be careful though, if the GPX files are too big they may crash the unit.
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:18 am
- Forum: Recommended Retailers
- Topic: Irish geocaching shop ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12939
Irish geocaching shop ?
Unfortunately Alan (Hezekiah) died a few months ago. The shop is still being managed however not everything may be available. Geocachingshopireland is legit, it is run by a cacher here in Ireland.
- Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:08 am
- Forum: I'm Off To.....
- Topic: WAY out West! - Destination Galway
- Replies: 11
- Views: 680
Re: WAY out West! - Destination Galway
@diosma1 To avoid confusion in future please be up front with people that you are underage when communicating. I have also added a child attribute to your profile.
- Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:09 am
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: Cache Adoptions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1939
Cache Adoptions
Hi all. I have been asked to try and fine people to adopt Alan's caches. I have attached a link to a spread sheet (you don't need an iCloud account to view) with a list of the caches available for adoption. Please email adopt@geocachingireland.com with your GC username, and the GC codes of any cache...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:40 pm
- Forum: I'm Off To.....
- Topic: WAY out West! - Destination Galway
- Replies: 11
- Views: 680
Re: WAY out West! - Destination Galway
@diosma1 As communicated with you previously, please do not be meeting strangers, geocachers or others without the presence of a guardian.
- Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:42 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Alan Shiel (Hezekiah)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3385
Alan Shiel (Hezekiah)
Hi all.
Alan Shiel (Hezekiah) sadly passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer.
Alan's funeral is tomorrow at 11.30am at the Dundrum Methodist Church.
Further details can be found below.
http://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=239226/Alan ... rum/Dublin
Alan Shiel (Hezekiah) sadly passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer.
Alan's funeral is tomorrow at 11.30am at the Dundrum Methodist Church.
Further details can be found below.
http://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=239226/Alan ... rum/Dublin
- Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:10 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Heya
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1941
Re: Heya
Hi Connor. Welcome to the forums. Please do not meet people you don't know (geocachers or others) without your parents or guardians being present.
- Sat May 17, 2014 10:32 am
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: The Journal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3141
Re: The Journal
Here's the interview with KFM: https://soundcloud.com/geocaching-irela ... 14-04-2014
- Wed May 14, 2014 6:23 pm
- Forum: Specific Geocaching Topics
- Topic: The Journal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3141
Re: The Journal
Yea I though they did a good job. I had KFM onto me the following day which resulted in an interview on air today.
- Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:19 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Newbie to the board
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2040
Re: Newbie to the board
Welcome to the forums.