http://www.scouts.ie/news Up to date news from Scouting Ireland Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:12:20 +0000 en-ie 2012 Scouting Ireland http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/tribute_to_peter_dixon_-_former_chief_scout_r.i.p.-438.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/tribute_to_peter_dixon_-_former_chief_scout_r.i.p.-438.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:36:58 +0000 Peter Dixon joined scouting in 1954 when a small group of people met in the presbytery of St. Nicholas Church in Dundalk with the objective of restarting the 1st Louth Scout Unit which had been defunct for a number of years. Peter was elected Vice Chairman of that group. So successful was their p http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/happy_founders_day_to_one_and_all-437.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/happy_founders_day_to_one_and_all-437.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:25:33 +0000 Founder's Day is a time to reflect on scouting success and celebrate the work of our dedicated volunteers across Ireland and indeed worldwide. Founder's Day for Scouts commemorates the joint birthday of Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave Baden-Powell http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/feb_issue_of_inside_out_now_out-436.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/feb_issue_of_inside_out_now_out-436.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:37:23 +0000 Welcome to the February issue of the Inside Out your Monthly Online Magazine for all that is going on in Scouting Ireland. This month’s issue features a report from the National Youth Fora, an introduction to all the team in charge of bringing you this year’s Jamóige, We http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/death_of_former_chief_scout_peter_dixon_-_updated-433.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/death_of_former_chief_scout_peter_dixon_-_updated-433.html Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:33:54 +0000 The following are the details of the funeral of Former Chief Scout, Peter Dixon taken from www.rip.ie “The death has occurred of Peter DIXON of St. Nicholas Avenue and Bridge Street, Dundalk, Louth Peter, former Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland and http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/death_of_former_chief_scout_peter_dixon-431.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/death_of_former_chief_scout_peter_dixon-431.html Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:59:40 +0000 Scouting Ireland would like to confirm the sad death of former Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland (CSI ) Peter Dixon. Peter passed away this evening the 17th Feb after a long illness. Peter was a native of Dundalk, County Louth and was a Scout nearly all his life and spent 50 years working at Na http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/intern_wanted_for_campsite_sales_and_marketing-415.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/intern_wanted_for_campsite_sales_and_marketing-415.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:32:03 +0000 Scouting Ireland is seeking to fill a role through the Jobbridge National Internship Scheme. The position available is for Sales & Marketing Executive as part of the National Campsite Team. If you are interested in the position and fulfil the criteria for an int http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/vacancy_for_group_support_facilitator_-414.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/vacancy_for_group_support_facilitator_-414.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:20:55 +0000 A vacancy has arisen for the role of Group Support Facilitator in The Dublin Scout Province Closing date for applications is Friday10th February 2012. Please provide the following: · Letter of application · Current C.V. Not more than 4 pages &m http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_jan_2012_issued.-405.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_jan_2012_issued.-405.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:52:53 +0000 Welcome to the New Year issue of the Inside Out your Monthly Online Magazine for all that is going on in Scouting Ireland. This month's issue features the Launch of Jamóige the big Jamboree for all Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts taking place this summer. We also feature the re http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/jam%C3%B3ige_media_launch-400.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/jam%C3%B3ige_media_launch-400.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:16:43 +0000 Sunday 15th January saw the launch of the Jamóige event to the Media. The launch took place in the Council Chamber of Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council will be partners with Scouting Ireland in this project and the venue is Ardgillian Castle Demense. The launch start http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_appoints_new_chief_executive_officer-398.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_appoints_new_chief_executive_officer-398.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:57:02 +0000 Scouting Ireland is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Lawlor to the position of Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st March 2012. The appointment followed a thorough selection process and was ratified at a recent meeting of the National Management Committee of Scouting Ir http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_days_of_christmas_draw_-_results-393.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_days_of_christmas_draw_-_results-393.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:14:22 +0000 http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_chief_scouts_new_year_message-384.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_chief_scouts_new_year_message-384.html Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:45:26 +0000 May I first of all wish each and every one involved in Scouting across the island a happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year. Let us not lose our hopes for what we couldn’t achieve in 2011 as we may yet realize them in the coming months. New Year is the time to unfold new horizons & http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_chief_scouts_christmas_message-383.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_chief_scouts_christmas_message-383.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:57:10 +0000 To all scouts across the island let us always remember those less well off than ourselves and keep in mind our elders at this time of year. Let’s offer a helping hand to those that need it, for whatever reason. As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by Decem http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/national_office_christmas_hours-382.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/national_office_christmas_hours-382.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:11:58 +0000 Scouting Ireland National Office will close at 13:00 on Friday 23rd December 2011 and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2012. The Staff of Scouting Ireland would like to wish all members and families a very Happy Christmas and Great New Year. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castle_saunderson_steering_committee_meeting-374.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castle_saunderson_steering_committee_meeting-374.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:25:23 +0000 A meeting of the Steering Committee of the Castle Saunderson project took place in the chamber of Cavan County Council on Tuesday 20thDecember. The meeting was attended by the County Manager and Council staff, the Special European Union Programme Body, Cavan County Enterprise Board and repre http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/christmas_issue_of_inside_out_-373.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/christmas_issue_of_inside_out_-373.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:35:43 +0000 Welcome to the Christmas issue of the Inside Out your Monthly Online Magazine for all that is going on in Scouting Ireland. This month sees the launch of our new design and layout. Really hope you like it! Big thank you to Peter Sheehan from the Team for the excellent work he has d http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/larch_hill_santa_days_announcement-372.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/larch_hill_santa_days_announcement-372.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:07:20 +0000 Larch Hill International Scout Centre is pleased to announce that Santa Days 2011 raised a total of €8,000 to be donated to The Laura Lynn & Barretstown Foundations. At total of 40 sleeping bags were collected from the Beaver Cplonies that will be donated to Focus Ireland for distr http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_days_of_christmas_draw_-_results-370.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_days_of_christmas_draw_-_results-370.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:55:12 +0000 The prizes for the lucky winners are; · First day of Christmas - Family Holiday to Disney World Florida up to the value of € 6500 or € 6500 cash · Second day of Chritmas - 1 week Mediterian Cruise and 1 week at Resort for 2 Adults up to the val http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/president_higgins_-_patron_of_scouting_ireland-369.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/president_higgins_-_patron_of_scouting_ireland-369.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:32:08 +0000 Scouting Ireland would lke to announce that Presiden Michael D. Higgins has agreed to become Patron of Scouting Ireland. Scouting Ireland would like to thank the President for agreeing to our request for patronage and look forward to welcoming the President to some of our events over the next http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castlesaunderson_campsite_project_to_restart-368.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castlesaunderson_campsite_project_to_restart-368.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:18:13 +0000 The Chief Scout is delighted to announce that the Castlesaunderson Campsite Project is to restart this week. Negotiations have been on going on the restart of the Castlesaunderson Campsite Project after it came to a halt when due to the economic downturn, the main contractor went i http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_wants_you_to_be_prepared-366.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_wants_you_to_be_prepared-366.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:36:58 +0000 As we are now deep into the Winter months and the weather becomes more severe it is proper that we, as Scouts should consider how we can ‘Be Prepared’ for difficult situations. We have already seen terrible flooding in Dublin and who knows what’s around the corner. I http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_magazine_-_issue_22-358.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_magazine_-_issue_22-358.html Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:07:53 +0000 Welcome back to the November Issue of the Inside Out your Monthly Online Magazine for all that is going on in Scouting Ireland. You can download the November Issue HERE We have a major feature inside on this year’s Group Leader-Commissioners Conference with a run down on all the act http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/wanted_for_jamoige-355.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/wanted_for_jamoige-355.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:23:38 +0000 We are currently recruiting for the following roles for JamÓige 2012 Assistant Camp Chief Programme Team Leads SubCamp Chiefs – Beavers SubCamp Chiefs – Cubs SubCamp Chief &ndash http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_scouting_ireland__roverway_website_now_launched_-354.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_scouting_ireland__roverway_website_now_launched_-354.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:54:13 +0000 Roverway 2012 is definately the place to be for Rover and Venture Scouts in July next year. You can catch up with all the latest over the next few weeks at the Provincial Youth Fora. For everyone else, check out our brand new web site @ www.roverway.ie. All the info, details and exception http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/hill_walking_conference-351.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/hill_walking_conference-351.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:49:34 +0000 Following on from an invitation to all, the theme of "The Mountains are for everyone" was the topic of the Hill walking Conference which was held in Larch Hill on 19th November 2011. It was attended by over 40 people who had an interest in the Hill Walking element of the ONE prog http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/out_and_about_at_the_commissioners_conference-350.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/out_and_about_at_the_commissioners_conference-350.html Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:41:01 +0000 This is the 2nd and final video shot at the recent Group leader Commissioners conference. In this one the Communications Team interviewed some of the participants, asking them what they were doing at the conference. It includes interviews with both Chief Commissioners, some of the Programme Comm http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/challenges_facing_scouting_ireland-346.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/challenges_facing_scouting_ireland-346.html Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:26:15 +0000 At the recent Group leader Commissioners conference the Communications Team interviewed some of the participants, asking them what were the challenges currently facing Scouting Ireland. The video piece below gives details of what was said. It is very intresting to hear their thoughts. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_to_recruit_new_ceo-344.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_to_recruit_new_ceo-344.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:48:03 +0000 http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouts_to_feature_on_rte_winning_streak_-343.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouts_to_feature_on_rte_winning_streak_-343.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:58:39 +0000 The Boyle Scout group along with Paddy Hennelly from the Communications team took part in the making of a segment of a documentary to be featured in the National Lottery Programme Winning Streak on RTE television this Saturday 12th November. The shoot took place in Lough Keel Campsite an http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_21_now_available_-335.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_21_now_available_-335.html Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:25:23 +0000 Hi All, Please click HERE for issue 21 of Inside out. This issue features the Crean Challenge weekend, Cub Scout and Beaver Scout Ideas, Chief Scouts Diary along with loads of other news from all around the Country. One of the new features the Communications team have http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/another_first_for_river_valley_scout_group-342.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/another_first_for_river_valley_scout_group-342.html Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:28:23 +0000 12 members of the River Valley Scout Group today become the first people to be assessed under the new Irish canoe union 'sit on top' award scheme, and they all passed despite the adverse weather conditions This new syllabus had been two years in development by the Iris http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/hill_walking_conference_and_workshop_weekend-341.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/hill_walking_conference_and_workshop_weekend-341.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:23:13 +0000 Hill Walking Conference and Workshop Weekend 19th and 20th November 2011 Larch Hill Theme – The Mountains are for Everyone The weekend is divided into two distinct elements. The first part on the Saturday is the conference element which is aimed at consolidating the p http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/roscrea_ventures_in_achill-340.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/roscrea_ventures_in_achill-340.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:53:15 +0000 Roscrea Ventures in Achill In 2011 Scouting Ireland signed an agreement with Gaisce whereby when a Scout or Venture achieves their Chief Scout Award they also qualify for the prestigious Presidents Award. Scouts can also undertake the Bronze Presidents Award when they are 14; the norma http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/tv_star_dermot_sommers_to_speak_at_hillwalking_conference-339.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/tv_star_dermot_sommers_to_speak_at_hillwalking_conference-339.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:44:55 +0000 The Hill Walking Adventure Skills team are delighted to announce that the guest speaker at the first Scouting Ireland hill walking conference will be the Mountaineer, Adventurer, Author and TV presenter Dermot Somers. Dermot is a well known Irish Mountaineer who pioneered many of the gre http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/celebrity_bainisteoir_the_final-337.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/celebrity_bainisteoir_the_final-337.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:49:41 +0000 Scouting Ireland have received an Invitation from RTE to have groups attend the final of Celibrity Bainisteor in Parnell Park Dublin on Friday 4th November. Tickets are available below from the following email address and are free. As you may already be aware Tony Cascarino&rsqu http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/carrigaline_scouts_and_ucc%3A_education_partners_in_teacher_training-336.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/carrigaline_scouts_and_ucc%3A_education_partners_in_teacher_training-336.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:57:17 +0000 Carrigaline Scouts and UCC: Education Partners in Teacher Training Members of the 55th Cork Carrigaline Venture and Rover groups were this weekend teaching students on the Sports Studies and Physical Education degree programme from University College Cork for the fourth consecutive year. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/oas_vacancy_-_on_line_%26_marketing_manager-334.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/oas_vacancy_-_on_line_%26_marketing_manager-334.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:22:28 +0000 A vacancy has arisen in the Outdoor Adventure Store, Bray, for an On Line & Marketing manager The duties of the successful candidate will include; · To ensure the development and maintenance of the company website in conjunction with our website service prov http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/sunday_post_article_-333.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/sunday_post_article_-333.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:37:31 +0000 The Following Piece appeared in the Sunday Business Post yesterday. Reporter for the Newspaper Fiona Kelly took part in the week long Peak event in March. It really shows scouting in a new light and helps to bring a fresh approach by the Media in reporting Scouting In Ireland. Great piece have http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/group_leader_%2Fcommissioners_conference-331.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/group_leader_%2Fcommissioners_conference-331.html Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:46:02 +0000 Day one of the Commissioners Conference has just finished. Over 220 Scouters were in attendance. Day started with the opening Guest Speaker Christy Kineally. This was really well received and Christy had the attendees in stitches with Laughter and then would drop in a very relevant point abou http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/vacancy_for_group_support_facilitator_-328.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/vacancy_for_group_support_facilitator_-328.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:05:32 +0000 Two vacancies have arisen for the role of Group Support Facilitator in 1) The Dublin Scout Province and 2) The Limerick Scout County. Closing date for applications is Friday 28th of October 2011. Please provide the following: · Letter of appl http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/venture_scouts_enrol_presidential_candidate.-327.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/venture_scouts_enrol_presidential_candidate.-327.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:46:30 +0000 Venture Scouts from the 3rd Monaghan Scout Group Carrickmacross took time out from their Venture Scout activity in Dublin last week to enrol Presidential Candidate Mary Davis into the Group. The Crafty Venture Scouts took the opportunity of having their picture taken with her after pla http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_recruitment%2Fpr_leaflets_for_adults_in_scouting.-326.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_recruitment%2Fpr_leaflets_for_adults_in_scouting.-326.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:49:22 +0000 The Communication team have completed the design for a new recruitment leaflet for use in the attraction of Adults into Scouting Ireland. The leaflets have now been distributed to all the provincial offices and are available from your Provincial Support Officer or Group Support http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/camp_north_east-325.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/camp_north_east-325.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:28:04 +0000 Hi Everyone You many have heard that the North East Province plans to run a camp next year. This is the case. Camp North East will run from Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th May 2012. It will be for Scouts, Ventures and Rovers and will be held in Portlick campsite. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/26th_world_conference_international_scout_%26_guide_fellowship__-322.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/26th_world_conference_international_scout_%26_guide_fellowship__-322.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:28:07 +0000 Report of 26th World Conference International Scout & Guide Fellowship (ISGF) Villa Olmo, Como, Italy, 26th September to 2nd October 2011 Introduction Both David Barry and myself attended the 26th World Conference at the request of the Chief Commissio http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/international_liffey_descent_2011-318.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/international_liffey_descent_2011-318.html Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:18:40 +0000 International Liffey Descent 2011 Saturday 8th October The annual International Liffey Descent took place on 8th October after a delay of a month due low water levels in the Liffey. Results of participating Scouts as per the Liffey Descent Web page as are follows; Senio http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_liffey_descent_2011-317.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_liffey_descent_2011-317.html Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:07:49 +0000 Scouting Ireland Liffey Descent 2011 Sunday 2nd October The annual Scout Liffey Descent took place on Sunday 2nd October. The event was organised by Daniel Kennedy and his crew from Dollymont Sea Scouts. The race this year was rescheduled from early September to Octob http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_safety_belt_requirements_for_the_organised_transport_of_children_on_buses-311.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_safety_belt_requirements_for_the_organised_transport_of_children_on_buses-311.html Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:14:03 +0000 The Road Safety Authority (RSA) are today, Monday 26th September2011, informing bus owners and drivers that as of 31st October 2011 it will be a legal requirement that buses involved in theorganised transport of children be fitted with appropriate and fit for purpose safety belts or restraint sy http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/rte_to_feature_boyle_scouts_and_lough_keel_campsite.-308.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/rte_to_feature_boyle_scouts_and_lough_keel_campsite.-308.html Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:10:42 +0000 Yesterday afternoon Paddy Hennelly from the Communications team took part in the making of a segment of a documentary to be featured in the National Lottery Programme Winning Streak on RTE television within the next few weeks. The shoot took place in Lough Keel Campsite and featured the http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_crean_challenge-304.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_crean_challenge-304.html Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:56:11 +0000 The first ever Crean Challenge training weekend went ahead last weekend as planned with huge thanks to Mags O Riordan, Dave Shalloo and Eoin Campbell. Keiran, Diarmuid and the lads in Killaloe NWAC were extremely helpful and contributed greatly to the success of the event. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_issue_20_now_available-300.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/inside_out_issue_20_now_available-300.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:00:42 +0000 Hi All, Welcome back to issue 20 of Inside out. The Team took a break during August to concentrate on Scouting Activities so this month's issue is a bumper one covering both July and August. Download your copy here This issue features the World Jamboree in S http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/offer_for_scout_groups_from_the_football_association_of_ireland-297.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/offer_for_scout_groups_from_the_football_association_of_ireland-297.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:57:29 +0000 The FAI have launched a group scheme to facilitate U16’s to attend upcoming International Football matches. We would like to alert you to a special offer which would allow scout troops to attend the vital EURO 2012 Qualifier in Aviva Stadium. This exclusive offer is availabl http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/national_office_closed-293.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/national_office_closed-293.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:30:02 +0000 Please be advised that National Office will be closed on Monday 19th September until 13.00 due to a planned power cut in the area for essential maintenance. Normal service will resume at that stage. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/recharge_at_larch_hill-285.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/recharge_at_larch_hill-285.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:45:24 +0000 The Recharge weekend planned for 16th - 18th Sept looks like a weekend for leaders not to be missed. This is a great way to start of the new Scout Year with other leaders taking part in fun challenges and socialising with other Scouters. Also happening on the Saturday evening at 5pm http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/world_suicide_prevention_week-283.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/world_suicide_prevention_week-283.html Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:33:42 +0000 World Suicide Prevention Week 3TS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL DUBLIN Date: Monday, 5th September 2011 Time: 8pm – 9pm Venue: Bank of Ireland (Forecourt), College Green, Dublin 2 3Ts joins the global initiative to mark World Suicide Prevention Week w http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/some_of_the_presentations_at_the_phoenix_challenge-271.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/some_of_the_presentations_at_the_phoenix_challenge-271.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:18:19 +0000 Everyone who took part in the phoenix this year was a wnner. The weather was great the fun was brilliant and all the teams that took part really enjoyed themselves. Below are some of the winners in this years Phoenix Challenge. To View more pictures of the event Check out our photo gallery http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scout_visits_the_phoenix_challenge.-270.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scout_visits_the_phoenix_challenge.-270.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:47:24 +0000 Below is a blog from the Chief Scout as he visits the Phoenix Challenge over the Weekend. At the Phoenix National Patrol Challenge this weekend and the spirits are high with both Scouts and Scouters. I walked the site last evening with Morgan O Sullivan there were some very impressive http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/leaving_certificate_results-266.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/leaving_certificate_results-266.html Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:58:48 +0000 Today for many of our members the Exam results are looming and all about them seems to hinge on the result. Let us all take time to say a prayer to help them overcome the anxiety surrounding this exam result and they should know that there is always someone in Scouting there for them . Wh http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/rte_charity_boot_camp_filming_has_taken_place_with_7th_louth_scouts-264.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/rte_charity_boot_camp_filming_has_taken_place_with_7th_louth_scouts-264.html Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:41:42 +0000 Filming has taking place today on the RTE Show Charity Bootcamp and includes a segment where the remaining 4 celebrity finalist in the show are challenged by Scouts to pitch a dome tent. The remaining 4 are split into 2 teams and are then asked to pitch the dome tent. The Scouts are then http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouts_to_put_celebrities_through_their_paces_on_rte_tv.-262.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouts_to_put_celebrities_through_their_paces_on_rte_tv.-262.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:48:51 +0000 The 7th Louth Scout Group are to put some celebrities through their paces next week as part of the popular Charity ICA Bootcamp series on RTE 1. The ICA bootcamp is taking place at An Griannan, the ICA Headquarters and also home of 7th Louth Scout Group . The four finalists will take on th http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/section_of_wayne_bulpitt_chief_commissioner_uk_scouts_blog-261.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/section_of_wayne_bulpitt_chief_commissioner_uk_scouts_blog-261.html Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:45:38 +0000 Below is an Excerpt from Wayne Bullpit Chief Commissioner of UK Scouts talking about his visit to the Irish House at The World Scout Jamboree. Also included is some more photographs taken by the Chief Scout at WSJ 2011. To see all the Chiefs photos and more from the world Jamboree http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/quest_from_a_german_scout_perspective-260.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/quest_from_a_german_scout_perspective-260.html Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:10:56 +0000 Below is a video made by German Scouts who took part in the Quest Programme Area at the World Scout Jamboree. It gives you a great inside into what was involved in the Assualt Course part of the Zone. It also shows how much work went into building this zone and how well built it was as it had http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/last_of_the_chief_scouts_diary_from_the_world_scout_jamboree-259.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/last_of_the_chief_scouts_diary_from_the_world_scout_jamboree-259.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:33:56 +0000 Irish House We may have created a stick to beat ourselves with, the success of this may be due to those who worked and performed in the house. Ten countries were allowed to set up a house to offer and sell food with their countries culture to promote in the background . We where on http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_launches_its_new_photo_gallery-250.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_launches_its_new_photo_gallery-250.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:25:05 +0000 The Communications Team are delighted to announce the launch of our new Photo Gallery area at www.scouts.ie/photos. We will be hosting our image galleries for all events and gatherings in Scouting Ireland. It’s currently in beta testing and a few more features will be coming on line http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_scout_jamboree_part__11-258.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_scout_jamboree_part__11-258.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:48:12 +0000 Aug 7 I awake to rain drops on my tent. It's great to be in a tent when it's raining . I hear Johnny Brennan John Lawlor Paudy O Brien IST Irish leader talking outside . I hope they don't start singing , so you haven't heard them! We came back to our tents last http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_scout_jamboree_part_10-257.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_scout_jamboree_part_10-257.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:16:24 +0000 Part 10 of the Chief Scouts Diary as he attends the World Scout Jamboree Aug 6 Final Lowering of World Flags at the Jamboree. Jack Timmons Carlow Scout lowered the Irish Flag he was one of 34 Irish scouts asked to lower all the 156 World Flags. I was privileged to fold the Flag with http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_9-256.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_9-256.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:58:05 +0000 Part 9 of the Chief Scouts Diary as he attends the World Jamboree 6th Aug "I'm changing the world today with a s mall step forward" the Closing Ceremony........Well the Irish Contingent started off to the Closing Ceremony with a big step forward together in formation le http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_8-255.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_8-255.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:56:46 +0000 Below Part 8 of the Chief Scout Diary as he attends the World Scout Jamboree. 5th Aug Visited Quest today I had tried to visit on Monday but troop visits took a little longer than planned. There was Terminal, Cave, Viking Conquest, Medieval World and Traffic Control. Approximately 50 http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/homeward_bound_jamboree_scouts_charged_up_for_a_better_world-254.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/homeward_bound_jamboree_scouts_charged_up_for_a_better_world-254.html Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:14:00 +0000 Below is final press release from the world Jamboree Team 6 August 2011 Rinkaby, Sweden: 40.061 Scouts from 146 countries that are part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement lived together in harmony for two weeks at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree under the theme http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_7-253.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_7-253.html Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:12:08 +0000 Part 7 of the Chief Scouts Diary as he attends the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden Aug 4th After Breakfast I went to visit the remaining Irish Sites. First up was Joe Briggs troop .All well here, had a chat with Joe and Grace Lawlor. All their scouts are enjoying the camp and th http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_video_diary_from_the_world_scout_jamboree-252.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_video_diary_from_the_world_scout_jamboree-252.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:03:45 +0000 Below is a video diary from the chief Scout Scouting Ireland direct from the World jamboree Site. This video is produced by the Scouting Ireland Media team attending the Jamboree. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_6-251.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_6-251.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:55:58 +0000 Part 6 of the Chief Scouts Diary. Aug 3 Some visits ahead today to the 5 qualified Campsites for the WSJ Contingent Trophy . Oistein from Norway has joined me to mark the competition. It has taken us 3 hours to walk to site and get to the 5 Irish Sites. We have an outright w http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/some_video_diaries_from_world_scout_jamboree-249.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/some_video_diaries_from_world_scout_jamboree-249.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:38:21 +0000 Check out some of our Video Diaries from some of scouting Ireland members attending the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. First one is from Alison who let’s us all know how to achieve the Contingent Leaders Challenge. Next up is Saileach Troop Leader Gerry Finn http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_quest_programme_zone_is_a_big_hit_at_the_jamboree-248.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/the_quest_programme_zone_is_a_big_hit_at_the_jamboree-248.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:28:18 +0000 The Quest Programme Zone which is being spearheaded by the Irish, Danish and Swedish Scouts, is the most popular Programme Zone at this year’s World jamboree. This is down to a big effort put in by the quest team ahead of the Jamboree. No stone was left unturned to make this base reall http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/irish_scouts_flash_mob-247.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/irish_scouts_flash_mob-247.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:08:14 +0000 Here is update from Jamboree from Neev Wallis from the Media team Flash Mob 4th August It was several months ago now that a group of the Irish Contingent Leaders sat down for a meeting and Glenn Hegarty mentioned a YouTube video. In this video, a group of Irish Dancers began dancing http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_5-246.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_world_jamboree_part_5-246.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:26:28 +0000 Here is part 5 of the Chief Scouts diary as he attends the World Scout Jamboree. 2nd August Definition of Adventure by Cathal Keane Breslan Exel , Explore and Enjoy . I met Cathal today and I think his definition sits well. Sun blazing this morning I have taking the opportuni http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouts_swarm_sweden_for_jamboree_-244.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouts_swarm_sweden_for_jamboree_-244.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:05:30 +0000 Here is an article submitted by youth Correspondent Emmet Dunne 38,0000 scouts from 150 countries around the world are attending the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby. The Jamboree started on 27th of July and will continue to run until the 7th of August. The opening ceremony w http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_%E2%80%9Cjambo%E2%80%9D_means_hello_as_the_world_scout_jamboree_meets_its_midpoint-243.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_%E2%80%9Cjambo%E2%80%9D_means_hello_as_the_world_scout_jamboree_meets_its_midpoint-243.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:14:29 +0000 Below is the 2nd Press release from the World Jamboree Media team 2 August 2011 Rinkaby, Sweden: After a week of uninterrupted fun, the 39,000 scouts at the World Scout Jamboree are in full swing. Scouts from throughout the world are meeting, sharing and experiencing “Simply S http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/youth_correspondents_from_giuis_troop_daily_log-242.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/youth_correspondents_from_giuis_troop_daily_log-242.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:43:40 +0000 We got up at 8:00 yesterday morning as we had to prepare for our Camp in Camp. Everybody was really tired as we had a late night before because we had been out socialising. We went down to the shopping market to buy our food for the day ahead of us and then packed up everything that we would http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/st_olivers_scout_group_from_drogheda_celebrate_at_world_jamboree-241.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/st_olivers_scout_group_from_drogheda_celebrate_at_world_jamboree-241.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:26:06 +0000 St Oliver’s Scout Group Drogheda, Louth Scout County had a reason to celebrate recently at the World Jamboree. This is the first time ever that Scouts from the Drogheda troop ever attended a World Jamboree. They were joined in their celebration dinner at the Irish House by the Chief Scout a http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_part_4_world_jamboree-240.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_part_4_world_jamboree-240.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:52:48 +0000 Below is the 4th edition of the Chief Scouts diary as he attends the World Jamboree. Pictures by Scouting Ireland Media Photographer from the Tower on the Jamboree site giving a overview of the site. 1st Aug John Lawlor and I had breakfast together this morning we went over http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/coll_troop_get_the_honour_of_doing_flagbreak_at_world_jamboree-239.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/coll_troop_get_the_honour_of_doing_flagbreak_at_world_jamboree-239.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:57:03 +0000 The Coll troop from the Irish Contingent had the honour of doing the Flagbreak at the World Jamboree on the 31st July. Below are some photos of the occasion. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/food_houses_at_the_world_jamboree-238.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/food_houses_at_the_world_jamboree-238.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:06:21 +0000 Neev Wallis from the Media Team at the world Jamboree Gives us a run down on the different Food halls available at the World Jamboree Food Halls You all have heard a lot about the Irish House (and rightly so, it being the centre of the Irish Contingent experience at the Jamboree) bu http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_part_3_world_jamboree-236.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_part_3_world_jamboree-236.html Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:21:19 +0000 Below is the 3rd edition of the Chief Scouts Diary as he attends the World Jamboree. Saturday 30th July. Met with Kiernan Kildea for breakfast, full Irish what else! Then to the Irish Contingent Tent for a meeting of the Contingent Management Team who are working on the action http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/multi_denominational_service_at_world_jamboree-235.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/multi_denominational_service_at_world_jamboree-235.html Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:31:09 +0000 This afternoon the Scouts from all over the world were invited to take part in a Multi-denominational service, to accommodate the many different religions present at the World Jamboree. The service was presented by a man from Canada and a woman from Tahiti. These enthusiastic Scouters gave u http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/cheif_scouts_diary_part_2_world_jamboree-237.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/cheif_scouts_diary_part_2_world_jamboree-237.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:49:33 +0000 Below is the 2nd edition of the Chief Scouts Diary as he attends the World Jamboree. Friday 29th July. I woke up to the sound of rain on my tent - a little like home. Went for Breakfast in Irish house, the queues had started but spirits are high. Rain starting to flow into http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/quest_team_are_ready_for_action-234.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/quest_team_are_ready_for_action-234.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:56:53 +0000 The Quest Team which are in charge of one of the Programme zones at the World Scout Jamboree are ready for Action and are looking forward to the invasion of Scouts tomorrow. Over the past 3 weeks the team have been out at the Jamboree site building the Quest Programme Zone. The Zone is made http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/opening_cermony_at_world_jamboree_from_a_youth_perspective-233.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/opening_cermony_at_world_jamboree_from_a_youth_perspective-233.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:04:05 +0000 Another article from Youth Correspondent Niamh Wallis. This articles gives us a Youth members description of the Opening Cermony. 29th July Niamh Wallis 9 o’clock last night saw 39,000 rain-soaked scouts march proudly and loudly to the Main Arena for the event everyone&rsqu http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/article_by_ist_member_about_his_day_at_the_jamboree-232.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/article_by_ist_member_about_his_day_at_the_jamboree-232.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:48:20 +0000 Below is a piece written by Irish Service Team (IST) Trevor Timpson a Rover Scout from Naas. The Communications team are delighted to feature Articles by Youth Members attending the Jamboree. This one gives a great insight into the role of been on the IST. Friday Morning By Trev Timp http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_from_the_world_scout_jamboree-231.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_diary_from_the_world_scout_jamboree-231.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:17:40 +0000 Below is the first edition of the Chief Scouts Diary as he attends the World Jamboree. Departure At airport met Joe Caroline and James Staff coordinating today's flight. Joe Briggs and Niall Kenny's Troop were checking in. Joe Briggs told me to go to front of the queue and I http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_scout_troops_arrive_safetly_at_the_world_jamboree-224.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_scout_troops_arrive_safetly_at_the_world_jamboree-224.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:20:21 +0000 All 761 contingent members have left Dublin Airport over the last few days. They have all now arrived on the site in Rinkaby. The Airport authority in Dublin were full of praise on how the Scouts looked and behaved. Below is an account of the first day on the World Jamboree site by one of our you http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/day_-1_at_the_world_scout_jamboree%21-223.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/day_-1_at_the_world_scout_jamboree%21-223.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:15:44 +0000 Greetings from the Irish Contingent Media Team, writing from the Media Centre in the Four Season’s Square at the World Scout Jamboree. The atmosphere on site is amazing and buzzing with anticipation of 30,000 more scouts arriving over the next 2 days. There are currently 10,0 http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_statement_on_the_events_in_norway.-222.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_statement_on_the_events_in_norway.-222.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:07:44 +0000 The Chief Scout Michael John Shinnick stated today that our thoughts are with the injured and the families of the victims of the terrible events in Norway yesterday. He stated that Scouting Ireland wants to add it’s sympathy to all affected in the tragedy. You are all in our Pray http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/a_message_from_the_chief_scout-221.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/a_message_from_the_chief_scout-221.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:09:23 +0000 To all members of Scouting Ireland going to the Jamboree and to all those who have supported the largest Irish Contingent going to a World Scout Jamboree, On behalf of Scouting Ireland, I would like to wish you well on this momentous journey. Little did we think that when setting up Sco http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/aughrim_street_cub_scouts_featured_on_rt%C3%89_radio-214.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/aughrim_street_cub_scouts_featured_on_rt%C3%89_radio-214.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:33:46 +0000 Cub Scouts from the 9/10 Dublin (Aughrim St) were recently featured on RTÉjr Radio. On the programme they discussed some of their favourite things to do for the summer. The clip can be found at http://www.rte.ie/digitalradio/rtejr/ under "Things to do for the Summe http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/issue_19_inside_out_now_available_for_download-213.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/issue_19_inside_out_now_available_for_download-213.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:45:53 +0000 This month's edition of Inside out is now on your virtual shelves here. It is packed full of information and pictures on events that have taken place over the last month. Main features this month are the World jamboree weekend, the National Beaver Scout Camps and the Explorer Belt. We als http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/press_release_for_world_jamboree_contingent_departure-211.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/press_release_for_world_jamboree_contingent_departure-211.html Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:22:27 +0000 For Immediate release . . . press release 17 July 2011 Almost 800 Scouts preparing to leave for World Jamboree Th http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/larch_hill_road_closure-210.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/larch_hill_road_closure-210.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:24:36 +0000 We would like to inform the membership of Scouting Ireland that the road in Larch Hill we be closed from Monday 18th – Thursday 21st July (inclusive) as it is being resurfaced. Visitors to Larch HIll will need to space for trucks to access the site so it would be better if people http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/winners_of_the_recent_cars_2_competition_in_association_with_disney.-209.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/winners_of_the_recent_cars_2_competition_in_association_with_disney.-209.html Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:04:58 +0000 The winners of the recent competition for Cub Scout packs to design and build a box car are the Saturn Cub Pack 12th Dublin, 5th Port Dollymount. They now have won tickets for all 28 members of their Cub Scout Pack to attend the Premier of Disney’s new Movie Cars 2 which is taking place http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/group_leader_%26_commissioners_conference_2011-206.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/group_leader_%26_commissioners_conference_2011-206.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:37:44 +0000 This year’s Group leader & Commissioner’s Conference is taking place on the 22nd & 23rd October in the City North Hotel Gormanstown County Meath. The Organising team headed up by Dave Rogers have been working on the makeup of this the 3rd of these conferences. Shortly they http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/one_programme_adventure_skills_upcoming_events-203.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/one_programme_adventure_skills_upcoming_events-203.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:10:25 +0000 The Hill Walking Skills team operating as part of the ONE Programme Adventure Skills would like to update you on two upcoming events. The first is the Open Assessment Weekend in Lough Dan Co. Wicklow from the 26th to the 28th of August. This will be a two night camping trip with the particip http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/achieving_the_explorer_belt_is_even_greater_that_winning_a_olympic_medal%21-202.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/achieving_the_explorer_belt_is_even_greater_that_winning_a_olympic_medal%21-202.html Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:15:06 +0000 This morning, Monday 4th July at 9am on the John Murray Show on RTE Radio 1, an interview went out live to the nation from Austria interviewing two Rover Scouts who were taking part in the Explorer Belt 2011. Shauna O'Brien & Sinead Hamzawi who spoke with Kathryn Thomas who was stan http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/explorer_belt_team_to_appear_on_rte_radio_1_john_murray_show-198.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/explorer_belt_team_to_appear_on_rte_radio_1_john_murray_show-198.html Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:51:53 +0000 The Communications team are delighted to announce that this year's Explorer belt will be followed by the John Murray Show on RTE Radio 1. He will be interviewing the Team and some of the participants live from their base in Austria next Monday morning 4th July on his show which goes o http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/leave_no_trace_ireland_tender_for_project_coordinator-197.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/leave_no_trace_ireland_tender_for_project_coordinator-197.html Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:44:09 +0000 Leave No Trace Ireland has recently been awarded funding by the Department of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs to develop Primary School Resources and are therefore seeking a project coordinator to manage the development of the resources. As a partner organisation of Le http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_campsites_network_-_one_programme_skills_days-195.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_campsites_network_-_one_programme_skills_days-195.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:17:02 +0000 Each of the campsites in the Scouting Ireland Campsites Network have committed to host training for Scouters in at least one of the One Programme Adventure Skills during the month of September. The first campsite to announce details of their One Programme Adventure Skills Day is Fota Campsite. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/provisional_national_events_calendar_2012_-181.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/provisional_national_events_calendar_2012_-181.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:36:43 +0000 The Programme Commissioner (National Events) on behalf of the National Youth Programme Committee (NYPC) is pleased to release the Provisional National Events - Youth Programme Calendar for 2012. We hope in releasing this now in June 2011 will help Scout Groups and Scout Counties http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/latest_edition_of_scouting_irelands_online_magazine_inside_out_-179.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/latest_edition_of_scouting_irelands_online_magazine_inside_out_-179.html Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:38:10 +0000 Issue 18 of the "Inside Out" Scouting Ireland's online Magazine is on your virtual shelves Now. You can find it here. Some of the features put together by Editor Steven Cull for this month’s issue include a report on the recent European Seminar on ONE Programme which include http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/a_thought_for_exam_students-174.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/a_thought_for_exam_students-174.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:54:14 +0000 As you face into your exams today this prayer may support you in doing your best , you might like to start by saying; Sometimes i feel a little stange praying to you because of an exam But right now this test looms so large that it is all i can see before me. So God, p http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/ultimate_street_challenge_-_the_tv_show-172.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/ultimate_street_challenge_-_the_tv_show-172.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:49:13 +0000 The Communications Team have been approached by RTE and Tyrone Productions to help in the search for the Ultimate Street Challenge Champion. This Summer RTE Young Peoples Programmes andTyrone Productions are hoping to offer ten 16 year-olds a unique opportunity to take part in an adventure sp http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/latest_edition_of_inside_out-164.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/latest_edition_of_inside_out-164.html Mon, 30 May 2011 15:20:55 +0000 "Inside Out" Scouting Ireland's online monthly Ezine is back under new Management. The new Communications team are pleased to re-launch the "Inside Out" after a spell in limbo where there was no Communications Team in place. This current issue (17) is packed wit http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/beaver_scout_leader_to_feature_on_rte_2fm-162.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/beaver_scout_leader_to_feature_on_rte_2fm-162.html Sun, 29 May 2011 10:23:55 +0000 Beaver Leader May Cullen Young will be appearing on the Breakfast show with Hector on RTE 2FM tomorrow morning Monday 30th May between 7.15am and 7.30am to discuss their weekend Beaver Camp. Mary is a Beaver Leader in the 8th Louth Slieve Foy. So set your alarm and get upearly and listen http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/charlie_bird_shares_tom_crean_journey_with_scouts-161.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/charlie_bird_shares_tom_crean_journey_with_scouts-161.html Fri, 27 May 2011 22:07:14 +0000 1st Kilkenny Scout Group this week welcomed broadcaster Charlie Bird to their Scout den to talk about his latest programme. Following some of the trail of Tom Crean, he travelled to the Antarctic and braved the bitter cold to reach the South Pole. On the night Charlie spoke about his experi http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/75th_east_finglas_scouts_win_%E2%82%AC20%2C000-158.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/75th_east_finglas_scouts_win_%E2%82%AC20%2C000-158.html Tue, 24 May 2011 14:11:31 +0000 Another success for the 75th Dublin (East Finglas) Scout Group The 75th Dublin (East Finglas) Scout Group celebrated their 50th year of scouting in 2010 and in 2011 the reasons to celebrate and be even more proud of Scouting continue. The Group has just over 150 members and its Den is loc http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_rover_scout_to_meet_the_british_queen.-155.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_rover_scout_to_meet_the_british_queen.-155.html Thu, 19 May 2011 15:03:15 +0000 Rover Scout David Shalloo will represent Scouting Ireland when Queen Elizabeth 11 visits the Tyndall Institute in Cork tomorrow Friday afternoon. David from the 55thCork (Carrigaline) group is a Chief Scout Award holder and also attended the last World Scout Jamboree in England. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/crowne_plaza_abseil-150.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/crowne_plaza_abseil-150.html Fri, 13 May 2011 18:46:30 +0000 The Scouts from St. Patrick’s Group, 1st/2nd/5th Louth in Dundalk have announced the details of their third annual Come Down The Crowne Abseil a very unique and exciting fundraiser for the Group. On Sunday 26th June they are giving people the chance to abseil off the 14 Story, 1 http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_video_-_your_thoughts-147.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_video_-_your_thoughts-147.html Mon, 02 May 2011 11:18:28 +0000 At a recent SI Communications Team meeting, we discussed how we can use video to best promote our organisation and improve internal and external communications. A lot of ideas were bounced around and we identified Adult Resource Recruitment and Youth Member Recruitment as are http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_european_seminar_on_one_programme_features_on_the_world_scout_website.-143.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_european_seminar_on_one_programme_features_on_the_world_scout_website.-143.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:41:53 +0000 The upcoming European Seminar on the development Trail of ONE Programme & Wood Badge Scheme has made the pages of the World Scout Website. The Development Trail of ONE Programme & Woodbadge Scheme takes place this weekend 29th April-1st May in Larch Hill. We are looking forward to http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/cork_scout_at_the_top_of_pharmaceutical_technology-141.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/cork_scout_at_the_top_of_pharmaceutical_technology-141.html Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:04:32 +0000 CORKSCOUT AT THE TOP OFPHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY University College Cork has recognised the achievements of former scout Paul Ahern for making a difference on the world stage of the pharmaceutical industry and was a recipient in their recent Alumni Awards. Dr. Ahern from Hettyfield, D http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/press_release_on_castlesaunderson_project-140.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/press_release_on_castlesaunderson_project-140.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:35:10 +0000 For immediate release . . . press release 21st April 2011 Castle Saunderson Update Message From Chief Scout I am circulating this update to you all with the most recent news on the Castle Saunderson project. Over http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_advice_on_ticks_and_lyme_disease.-137.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_advice_on_ticks_and_lyme_disease.-137.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:41:07 +0000 Scouting Ireland issues the following advice to all its members at this time, periodically and where necessary such information will be updated and re -issued. The following advice is based on information taken from both of the relevant Health Service Executive (HSE) and National Health Servi http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_press_release_scouting_ireland_male_to_female_ratio%27s-135.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/_press_release_scouting_ireland_male_to_female_ratio%27s-135.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:09:51 +0000 . . . press release 15th April 2011 Scouting Ireland Male to Female Ratio's Scouting Ireland would like to update the Public on the current trends in membership within the Association. As of today Scouting Ireland http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/press_release_in_relation_to_whole_health_policy-132.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/press_release_in_relation_to_whole_health_policy-132.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:33:43 +0000 For immediate release . . . press release 8th April 2011 Scouting Ireland developing Whole Health Policy! Scouting Ireland in response to an initiative by the UK scouts with the "My body my choice programme" want http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/mount_scouting_ireland-128.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/mount_scouting_ireland-128.html Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:48:12 +0000 Scouting Ireland has now got a Mountain called after it. This is down to the Group leader of the 11th Wicklow Delgany Myles Campion who along with Bill Roberts, who is originally from Scotland, and Greg Slingerland from South Africa climbed ,as until now an unchartered peak in Greenland. Ac http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/staff_vacancies_-_castle_saunderson_campsite_manager-121.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/staff_vacancies_-_castle_saunderson_campsite_manager-121.html Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:55:02 +0000 SCOUTING IRELAND STAFF VACANCIES IN THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: NATIONAL CAMPSITE MANAGER, Castle Saunderson, Belturbet , Co.Cavan A Manager is required for the new Scouting Ireland, National Campsite in Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, Co.Cavan. The role is to manage, promote and http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/whatever_happened_to_just_seeing_whats_is_out_there.-105.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/whatever_happened_to_just_seeing_whats_is_out_there.-105.html Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:17:21 +0000 Seán Watmore, is a Scout leader in our 14th Kilkenny, Bennettsbridge. He is in his final year studying for a sociology degree at Waterford I.T. He has been in scouts since starting as a Beaver scout at 6 years of age and is now 21. This is one of Seáns assignments.. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/fund_for_japanese_earthquake_and_tsunami_victims-91.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/fund_for_japanese_earthquake_and_tsunami_victims-91.html Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:07:58 +0000 Fellow Scouts, I am sure that like me, you have been shocked and taken aback at the suffering and misery endured by the Japanese people following the recent catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in that country. I have been mulling over how we in Scouting Ireland can offer comfort and suppo http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/rovers_in_nui_maynooth-89.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/rovers_in_nui_maynooth-89.html Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:02:08 +0000 One of the most common questions that we get asked is “What does Rovers stand for?” At its most basic we are the outdoors club, we like to go hiking, rock-climbing, camping, learn outdoors skills like orienteering and just enjoy the great outdoors. We also do plenty of cosy http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/european_year_of_the_volunteer-72.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/european_year_of_the_volunteer-72.html Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:28:05 +0000 2011 has been designated the European Year of Volunteering. EYV2011 was launched with an opening ceremony on February 12th in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Patron for the Year, President McAleese was at the launch event, along with volunteers and represenatives from Scouting Ireland and oth http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castlesaunderson_update-66.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castlesaunderson_update-66.html Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:55:08 +0000 Article from the Anglo-Celt (Thursday 27th January 2010) http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_day_of_christmas_winners-52.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_day_of_christmas_winners-52.html Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:30:34 +0000 The Draw for the remaining winning tickets has been conducted and the full list of winners is: 1st Prize: Aine Coughran, Cill Cóige, Fenor, Slane, Co. Meath. Group: 5th Meath Seller: Eoghan Heary 2nd Prize: http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castlesaunderson_latest_update-50.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/castlesaunderson_latest_update-50.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:53:28 +0000 A meeting of the Steering Committee for the “Castlesaunderson all Ireland Scouting Jamboree Project” took place on the 15th December 2010 at the construction site in Castlesaunderson. Scouting Ireland was represented by the Chief Scout, Michael John Shinnick, CEO, Eamonn Lynch and http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_christmas_message-46.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/chief_scouts_christmas_message-46.html Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 My fellow scouts, Christmas is a celebration, but the traditions that cluster sweetly around the day have significance only if they reflect our heart's intention, in expressing faith, hope and love. Faith, hope and love which cannot be bought or sold, but only given away are and should http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/%22rambling_round_ireland%22_-_launched-36.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/%22rambling_round_ireland%22_-_launched-36.html Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0000 The new book "Rambling Round Ireland - A Commodius Vicus of Recirculation" was launched last night in the Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Mr Brian Murtagh (National Youth Programme Committee) was in attendance representing Scouting Ireland. The Author Mr. http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/launch_of_castle_saunderson_all-ireland_scouting_jamboree_project-48.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/launch_of_castle_saunderson_all-ireland_scouting_jamboree_project-48.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:36:47 +0000 The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith T.D. officially launched the Castle Saunderson All-Ireland Scouting Jamboree Project on Tuesday 10th August 2010 in the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan. “This is a unique Partnership between Cavan County Council / Scout Asso http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland__12_days_of_christmas_2010__draw_results-47.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland__12_days_of_christmas_2010__draw_results-47.html Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:22:45 +0000 1stPrize: Aine Coughran, Cill Cóige, Fenor, Slane, Co. Meath. Group: 5th Meath – Seller: Eoghan Heary 2nd Prize: Linda Loane, Ballymacrown, Baltimore, West Cork. Group: 15th Dublin 9th Port Seller: Maire Hussey 3rd Prize: Brian Wo http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/larch_hill_santa_day_postponed-44.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/larch_hill_santa_day_postponed-44.html Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:48:52 +0000 Due to the extreme weather conditions and the effect that they have had on Larch Hill, the Beaver Santa Day has been regrettably postponed. Never fear however, Santa completely understands and has said that he will be able to make a different date in the near future when the site is safe to visit http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/29th_galway_killannin_christmas_market-41.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/29th_galway_killannin_christmas_market-41.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:59:50 +0000 Hi all, 29th Galway Killannin are holding a Christmas Market in Rosscahill Community Center this Sunday 12th from 12-4pm ish. Lots going on with local crafts, Santa arriving with sirens, Scout Group table with their own crafts etc etc etc. Promises to be a great fun event for all !!!!!!! http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_days_of_christmas_draw_%E2%80%93_postponed-38.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/12_days_of_christmas_draw_%E2%80%93_postponed-38.html Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:23:44 +0000 Due to the inclement weather, Scouting Ireland has decided to postpone the 12 Days of Christmas Draw scheduled to take place on Friday 10th December 2010. It has come to our attention that due to the extreme weather conditions, Scout Groups are been required to cancel meetings across t http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/three_scouters_awarded_gold_gaisce-37.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/three_scouters_awarded_gold_gaisce-37.html Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000 James O'Toole Scouting Ireland Co-Ordinator for Gaisce PALs was on hand to pass on the Chief Scout's congratulations to the following Scouters who were honoured by President McAleese with the presentation of their Gold Gaisce Award today in St. Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle: http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/youth_advocate_programmes_ireland_-_vacancy-35.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/youth_advocate_programmes_ireland_-_vacancy-35.html Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:01:21 +0000 Vacancy: Advocate Fixed Term Contract East Region (Dublin and Kildare) Youth Advocate Programmes (YAP) Ireland is a ‘not for profit’ organisation thatprovides a needs led family support service which uses the strengths based approach to improve the lives of young people and their http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_store_brings_scouting_to_a_new_level-33.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_store_brings_scouting_to_a_new_level-33.html Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:10:17 +0000 The Chief Scout Michael John Shinnick cut the tape last Thursday night at the opening of the new Outdoor Adventure Store and Scout Shop at Daunt’s Square. There was a very large attendance for the opening which covers three floors. The Chief Scout in speaking praised all those associated http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/world_day_of_prevention_of_child_abuse_-_19th_november-28.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/world_day_of_prevention_of_child_abuse_-_19th_november-28.html Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:30:49 +0000 Children have a right to be safe without being afraid. Children who have been taught to think for themselves are the safest. The best overall defense children have against abuse is: a sense of their own abilities the ability to accurately assess and handle a variety of situation http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/provincial_office_moved-25.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/provincial_office_moved-25.html Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:24:15 +0000 Dublin Scout Province has moved Office the contact details for the new office are as follows: Geraldine Smith Provincial Support Officer, Dublin Scout Province Scouting Ireland, Scout Den, Derrynane Gardens, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 T 00353 086 0473458 E gsmith@sc http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/irish_youth_foundation_fundraising_campaign-20.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/irish_youth_foundation_fundraising_campaign-20.html Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000 Over the next few months the Irish Youth Foundation will be running their Children's Hour fundraising campaign. This asks employees in companies throughout the country to donate an hour of their pay to the IYF. To help us make a stronger plea this year we would like you to tell us what yo http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_appear_in_the_national_newspapers-10.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_appear_in_the_national_newspapers-10.html Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Scouting Ireland has recently had some articles printed in the National papers. Amongst these articles was this one, which appeared recently in the Irish Times: http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_outdoor_adventure_store_in_cork_city-18.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/new_outdoor_adventure_store_in_cork_city-18.html Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000 The Outdoor Adventure Store (OAS) has signed a lease to take over the business known as “The Great Outdoors” which is based just off Patrick Street in Cork City... Over the past number of months the Board of the OAS has been assessing alternative locations to the current location http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/woodbadge_beads_presented_at_the_top_of_western_europe%21-15.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/woodbadge_beads_presented_at_the_top_of_western_europe%21-15.html Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:21:00 +0000 On Sunday the 29th of August at 9.45am 6 Scout Leaders from 3rd Monaghan Carrickmacross reached the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe at 4810m... For two of the Leaders there was an extra sense of achievement as they were presented with their Woodbadge Beads for com http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_breaches_the_40%2C000_membership_threshold-3.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/scouting_ireland_breaches_the_40%2C000_membership_threshold-3.html Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:00:03 +0000 The Chief Scout Michael John Shinnick is delighted to announce that the Associations membership has exceeded 40,000 members for the first time in the Association’s history... As of this month the Association has 32,015 Youth Members and 8,031 Adult Members which comprises a total of http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/challenge_2010_returns_to_ireland-1.html http://www.scouts.ie/news/article/challenge_2010_returns_to_ireland-1.html Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:56:34 +0000 The Venture Challenge which put 8 teams in Gwenydd, Wales for 5 days is nearing its final stage. 8 Teams of Venture Scouts were dropped off on Friday 13th August at various locations in Gwenydd, Wales. Their tasks were to find a route to return to the ferry port at Holyhead and once they arri