JOTA-JOTI 2024

Breaking Records and Building Friendships Across the Airwaves, Space and the Internet!

Climate Action Week 2024

How ‘green’ is your den? Make a difference to the world and take action to help the planet.

"Excited to start a new chapter!" - Chief Jill's Exit Interview

As her term as Scouting Ireland's Chief Scout came to an end last weekend, we sat down with Jill Pitcher Farrell to ask about her feelings, memories, and plans for the future.

Dr Máire Fitzgerald awarded Bronze Wolf at 43rd World Scout Conference

Máire is the youngest ever recipient of the Bronze Wolf which is the highest award in world scouting, and the 6th Irish recipient.

Sean Sheehan Appointed CEO of Scouting Ireland

Scouting Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Sheehan as CEO of the organisation.

3rd Cavan Virginia Scout Group Provide First Aid at Snowdon

Scouting Ireland is proud to hear of the generous actions of 3rd Cavan Virginia Scout Group to save an injured man while on their climb of Snowdon

Annual Remembrance Day – Larch Hill – Sunday 23rd June 2024

The Fifth Annual Remembrance Day took place in Larch Hill on Sunday 23rdJune 2024

Postponed: Patrols in Action 2024

Unfortunately this year's Patrols in Action 2024 will be postponed until 2025*

Group Leader/County Commissioner Training

Taking place in City North Hotel & Conference Centre - Gormanstown Co Meath K32W562: 5th & 6th October 2024 and Jan 18th 2025

My Years in Scouting from 1947

Patrick Keys (9th/10th Dublin Augrim Street) shares 70 years of Scouting in his memoir

Invitation to Remembrance Service at Larch Hill

We would like to invite you and your Scout Group to attend a special Remembrance Service at Larch Hill on Sunday, 23rd of June

Roverway 2024

Preparation for Roverway 2024 Norway is well and truly in full swing!

National Beaver Survivor Challenge June 8th

This national event can be delivered at group or county level.

Welcome Back Camp at Castle Saunderson

Exciting Camping Weekend at Castle Saunderson Scout Centre!

Statement from the Board of Directors April 22nd 2024

The board of Scouting Ireland CLG welcomes the decision of members to remove two Directors from the board of the organisation. 

Cruinniú 2024

Cruinniú 2024 is the ultimate gathering of the Scouting Community, it’s on from 13th-15th September 2024

EGM Statement From The Board Of Directors

To the Members of Scouting Ireland

STATEMENT: Aoife Winterlich

Statement published 10th April 2024

Briefing to explain to members the reason for seeking the removal of the directors from the Board of Scouting Ireland

Statement

Two New Open Call Applications are now Open!

Join the National Scout Centres’ Campsite Project Team and Safety Advisory Team today!

Programme Services Department Teams

There are a number of teams currently in the Programme Services Department

Venture Work Weekend - Lough Dan Scout Centre

Venture Scouts, are you ready for a weekend filled with outdoor adventure and meaningful service?

What is GDPR?

Ever wondered how this affects your day-to-day?

Chief Scout Award New Process

Scouting Ireland and Gaisce announce new registration system for participants

It’s Our Social Media – Tackling Online Misinformation and Disinformation

We all have a role to play in tackling the spread of anti-LGBTQ+ misinformation on social media

Ardán 2024

Ardán is a five day pioneering standing camp for Scouts taking place in Lough Keel, Co Roscommon

Chief Scout Award 2024

Bravo to all CSA recipients

Better World Video Open Call 1st and 9th March 2024

Lights, Camara, Action!

13th Galway Renmore Community Clean Up Day!

In total 207kg of rubbish was collected 37 bags in total.

Agora 2024

Calling Rovers to join Agora 2024 in Sweden – an event crafted by Rovers, for Rovers.

South East Province Step Up – This is our Future – 2024 Conference

Register for your place on Saturday 20th April 2024

Trainers Conference 2024

The event was attended by a total of 54 Trainers from across all 6 Provinces

PEAK 2023

Places are limited. Book soon!

An Update on Castle Saunderson

Since April 2022, Scouting Ireland has been assisting the DCEDIY to house Ukrainian people seeking refuge in Ireland

Scouting Ireland CEO Update

Anne Griffin has informed the Board of her decision to step down as CEO of Scouting Ireland.

Results: 12 Days of Christmas Draw 2023

The results are in!

35th Dublin Scouts, Donore Avenue, St. Teresa's Group Carol Singing

€2,520 raised for The St. Vincent de Paul

Board Correspondence to Membership 6th January 2024

An update from the Board

Programmuary Resources 2024

Programme ideas for the First 6 Weeks

Group Leaders and Commissioners Briefing

Make sure to submit your questions and confirm your attendance

Peace Light Ceremony 2023

#ScoutsPeaceLight

Death Notice of Denise Brannick

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Death Notice of Breda Collins

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

International Volunteer Day

Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay

Dermot Moore recognised at Volunteer Ireland Awards

Congratulations are in order for Dermot Moore, who was nominated by the outgoing Cill Mhantain Scout County Team for a Volunteer Ireland Award

Statement from The Leadership of Scouting Ireland

In the aftermath of the recent events in Dublin, we find ourselves reflecting on the values that define us as Scouts and the role we play in promoting a just and inclusive society.

Launch of the new Scouting Ireland SAILS framework

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 6th December

Group Leader / County Commissioner Woodbadge Training course

The next training takes place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on the weekends of the 27th & 28th January and 13th/14th April 2024

Introducing 3 new Development Officers to Scouting Ireland

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Dermot, Pat and Mark

Statement on National Management Committee

Statement on National Management Committee

Chief Scout Award 2023

Congratulations to all Chief Scout Award recipients

Sionnach - Comeraghs

The Sionnach Adventure is an opportunity to backpack in some of Ireland’s mountains and islands

Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships

BRAVO to the Sailing Adventure Skills Team

Mountain Havoc - Connaught

This year's Venture Mountain Havoc Series kicked off in Connaught

MPC Connaught

MPC is a remote hillwalking weekend for Scout and Venture Scouts.

Venture Sword

Venture crews from around the country battled the non-stop rain all weekend in Larch Hill in order to showcase their incredible scouting skills at this year's National Venture Sword.

Cruinniú 2023

We had a very sunny weekend in Larch Hill celebrating the 20th anniversary of Cruinniú.

12 Days of Christmas Draw 2023

Get ready for the festive season! The 12 Days of Christmas Draw will be making it's way to your Scout group very soon.

Safeguarding Specifics: Cosaint Card

Ultimately, in due course, every Scouter should have a Cosaint card and be familiar with its contents. They can be used for and by Venture Scouts to learn about Safeguarding principles as part of preparing for leadership.

Founders Day 2023: A Message from the Chief Scout

Today the 22nd of February marks Founders Day and Thinking Day celebrated by Scouts and Guides, respectively around the world.

International Rover Week and Centenary Celebrations at Kandersteg International Scout Centre

From 28 December 2022 to 4 January 2023, the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) welcomed 29 Rover Scouts from around the world for International Rover Week, providing a week of learning, self-reflection, and international friendship under the unique backdrop of KISC’s Centenary celebration. There were Rovers from all six regions of WOSM, brought together by a passion for international Scouting and service to others.

Postponed: National Conference 2023

The National Conference will be held on Saturday the 18th of February at St Joseph of Cluny Secondary School, Killiney.

Dan Clohessy of Malahide Sea Scouts Wins Breakthrough Achievement Award

Congratulations are in order for Dan Clohessy who won the Breakthrough Achievement Award at the Outsider Awards. The Awards were held at the Sugar Club in Dublin on the 2nd of February 2023.

12 Days of Christmas Draw Results

Chief Scout Jill Pitcher Farell and Dan Clohessy Nominated for Outsider Awards

The annual Outsider Awards celebrate all the amazing achievements, milestones, and contributions that have taken place in the Irish outdoor community over the last year.

One World Week Seed Fund

All Scout Groups working on the Sustainable Development Goals in their programme are eligible to apply for money to support their projects.

Step Out Venture Programme

Ventures are invited to participate in an exciting new programme, where they will learn new skills and build upon existing ones, by completing projects and workshops and making friends along the way!

#Scouts4SDGs – Leaving no one behind 

On the 17th of January the next SDG Stakeholder forum will be held.

Activity: What’s in a photo?

This activity can be done one your own but is best done with friends over a cup of tea!

Reel Life Science

Make a 3-minute Science video and enter a national competition to win €1,000! Scout Groups are invited to participate in a fantastic initiative to create and share a science video that matters to you!

Creative Survival!

Recreate has a brilliant offer for Scout Groups only to get involved in creating beautiful projects from waste! Save money, reduce waste, and create something beautiful for your Scouting programme this year!

Leadership Training for Venture Groups

RSVP your Venture Group for leadership training to act on what matters most to your group regarding diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We’ll be in touch with dates to get going with your programme.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Project Team

If you are interested in supporting the work of the DEI Team or would like to nominate someone to work with the DEI Team, please respond to our open call.

Scout Group 2022 Autumn/Winter Climate and Community Service Project

From the 31st of October to the 6th of November, Scout Groups have been tasked with a challenge to form Nature Patrols! Groups may apply for €250 to kick-start your project!

Social Media Takeover!

Scouting Ireland is looking for one Rover to participate in the Northern Periphery and Artic Programme Annual Conference to share their views about what life is like as a young person from rural areas of Ireland.

ROVERS, make YOUTH voices heard!

2022 is the European Year of Youth. So, the Northern Periphery and Artic Programme is proud to dedicate its Annual Event to young people in the Arctic and near-Arctic regions and how they contribute to making remote communities better for people and nature.