All you need is two cars willing to bring gear down, now I am willing to dirve to dublin and then to wicklow if people want to get their level 2, log hours and do a little rescue training as well. I would not be as pushed to add another hour and half to my journey for just some hiking in glendalough, people would have to offer favours and at least some magic beans to entice me.
I would also add in CAPLOCKS, WE ARE A CANOE CLUB LET'S GO BOATING!