New Coronavirus Testing Centre at Scouting Ireland’s Castle Saunderson International Scout Centre

A new Coronavirus Testing Centre is being set up at Castle Saunderson International Scout Centre. Together with the HSE, we are delighted to announce that the centre, which has been closed during the pandemic, will now serve the wider community of Cavan and the North East.MORE >

Turn the light on in our Scout Halls

The financial impact of COVID-19 is affecting our local Scout Groups as well as the provision of local services nationally. We need your help to secure a bridging grant of €2 million to continue to provide Scouting to 34,000 young people in Ireland, from the age of 6 to 26.MORE >

Update on Scouting Irealnd National Support

Scouting Ireland has been required to reduce the majority of our staff to a three-day week with the exception of the Safeguarding Department and our National Scout Centre Teams. In order to help us maintain the best possible service to our members at this time please use the contact details below.MORE >

12 Days of Christmas 2020 Draw Results

12 Days of Christmas Draw 2020 winnersMORE >

New Restrictions

Click Here for updated advice regarding the public health advice which came into effect at the beginning of the year across the whole island.MORE >

A Special Thank You from Scouts Austrailia

Scouting Ireland members purchased over 700 badges and helped raise more than AUD$3,800 to support scouting families affected by the Australian Bushfires earlier in 2020. CLICK HERE to read the letter from the Scout Association of Australia.MORE >

Task Force

"...to serve my community, to help other people..." CLICK HERE for the Taskforce Report October 2020MORE >

ROI Scout Group CRA Update 19-10-2020

ROI Scout Groups - Click HERE for an update on the CRAMORE >

Guidance to assist running groups and sections through Covid

CEO Notice Re: Covid Restrictions

SI AGM 2020

To view our AGM 2020 results of the postal vote for the election of Directors and the results of the votes on the motions please click here MORE >

Annual Report 2019

View our 2019 Annual Report MORE >

AGM Information

Click Here for information on our upcoming Online AGM 2020.MORE >

Northern Ireland - COVID-19 Restrictions Update

Update 11-09-2020 Northern Ireland - Local Area Restrictions Effective 14/9/2020 Yesterday the NI Executive introduced restrictions for people living in certain areas in Northern Ireland (Belfast City Council area, the town of Ballymena and postcode areas BT28 and BT43). The announcement relates to private households. Education settings are not affected by the restrictions. SFNI have however asked for confirmation of this from the Department of Education and Education Authority and will provide a further update if there is any change. Following Executive announcements outlining the revised guidelines applicable within NI, Scouting Ireland can confirm the following; Please Click Here to continue readingMORE >

World Scout Moot Update

Scouting Ireland are delighted to share this morning's news from the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) that the World Scout Moot has been rescheduled to July 2022. Click Here to continue reading...MORE >

Scouting Ireland Roadmap Version 4

Scouting Ireland has been working closely with the DCYA and other organisations in the youth sector to continually develop our Getting Back to Scouting Roadmap. MORE >

ROI - COVID-19 Restrictions Update

Following yesterday’s Government of Ireland announcements outlining the revised government guidelines applicable within ROI, Scouting Ireland can confirm the following;MORE >

Getting Back to Scouting Road Map

Scouting Ireland has been working closely with the DCYA and other organisations in the youth sector to develop our Getting Back to Scouting Roadmap. Click HERE to read Version 3 of the plan and HERE to submit questions to the FAQ.MORE >

Postponement of World Scout Moot 2021

World Scout Moot 2021 - The 16th World Scout Moot scheduled for 19 July to 29 July 2021 has been postponed to similar dates in 2022 MORE >

Mr Elliott’s Learning Review and Response of Scouting Ireland to Mr. Elliott’s Review

Today Scouting Ireland has issued an organisational apology to the victims and survivors of sexual abuse in Scouting who were failed.MORE >

Governance Review of Scouting Ireland - Brigid McManus

We are greatly encouraged by Ms McManus’s findings and her conclusion that the recommendations of the 2018 report have been implemented satisfactorily. In benchmarking our progress to date, Ms McManus recognises ‘the significant work and organisational effort by all involved in Scouting Ireland in the major changes already made’.MORE >

Good News Stories

Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Or a bit down with all the negative news All The Time? We have put together a Scouting Good News page to highlight all the good turns being done in local communities all over our little island. Click below for some good news to bring a smile to your face. Send it to us at GOODNEWS@SCOUTS.IE and we’d be delighted to include it.MORE >

Northern Province - NI Scrubs

Scouting Ireland is working with NI Scrubs. Check out the amazing work that has been completed so far in this initiative by clicking HEREMORE >

Beaver and Cubs Scouts #scoutshelpingout

Beaver and Cub Scout Easter Greetings initiative #ScoutshelpingoutMORE >

Coronavirus Advisory

Click Here for; 1. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice for ROI and NI.... 2. Scouting Ireland - Updated Statement from the 25/03/2020... Please Click HERE to continue reading....MORE >

17 Days 17 SDG's

Scouting Ireland has today launched a brand new online programme called ’17 days, 17 SDGs’ for young people stuck at home during the current school shut-down. MORE >

Press Release - Independent Assessment of SI Governance

Scouting Ireland welcomes the appointment of Brigid McManus to conduct an independent assessment of governance in Scouting Ireland. Please click HERE to continue reading... MORE >

12 Days of Christmas Draw Winners

The 2019 12 Days of Christmas Draw took place last Friday the 24th of January. To see the full list of winners please click HERE.MORE >

Call for Nominations for Directors of Scouting Ireland

Reminder to all Scout Groups that the closing date for Nominations for Directors of Scouting Ireland is now approaching. The closing date for the return of completed Nomination Forms, by email is Saturday 18th January 2020. Click Here to continue readingMORE >

Response to Media Coverage 25-11-2019

The Daily Mail article published today is regrettable for a number of reasons, not least the concern it has raised among the scouting community that assets may be sold. This was based on a presentation made by the former chair of the board last year using the limited information available at that time.MORE >

Response from Scouting Ireland to RTE Investigates

Last night’s RTÉ Investigates programme again shone a light on the hurt done to young people in CBSI and SAI. We recognise the courage and bravery of all survivors who have told their stories directly to us and who featured on the programme. It is an example of leadership to all. We again apologise unreservedly to those who were hurt by the actions of adult volunteers in these organisations.MORE >

Scouting Ireland Report to DCYA October 2019

Scouting Ireland had a very positive meeting with Minister Zappone and officials from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs last Wednesday. The meeting discussed the Updated Progress Report ... Click HERE to continue reading MORE >

Notification to Members - RTE Investigates

Important Notice - RTÉ’s Investigations Unit has spent a number of months examining how CBSI and SAI managed.... please click HERE for the full noticeMORE >

John Lawlor Awarded Baden Powell Fellow

The Board of Scouting Ireland congratulates our CEO, John Lawlor, whose contribution to scouting has been recognised by the World Scout Foundation. John has been appointed a Baden Powell Fellow by WSF and the presentation took place at the 73rd Baden-Powell Fellowship Dinner in Luxembourg recently. His Majesty, King Carl Gustaf of Sweden and incoming Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Federation Hector Robelo Cervantes presented the BPF iconic gold pin and certificate to John. Click HERE to continue reading.MORE >

Important Notice – Change to Online Payment Details

Due to a change in legislation, for enhanced security, extra information must now be captured when making an online payment on the Membership Management System (MMS) my.scouts.ie. As a result of this change, the first time you make an online payment after 16/10/2019 at 17:30, a pop-up box will appear where you will have to update your address & telephone details to include;MORE >

Anne Griffin Appointed CEO of Scouting Ireland

Scouting Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Griffin as CEO of the organisation. The first female CEO to be appointed to Scouting Ireland which is.... Click Here to continue reading.MORE >

Strategic Plan

Scouting Ireland is in a time of transition. We are now embarking on developing our new Strategic Plan 2020 – 2023 and we would like and value your input! Click HERE for moreMORE >

Open Call for New Departments (Core Teams)

Scouting Ireland are looking for people to help run our new departments. If you think you have what it takes click HERE for more information and details on how to apply. (Deadline this Friday the 13th of September)MORE >

Call for Expression of Interest - Casual Vacancy Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Scouting Ireland (BOD) wish to recruit a suitable individual to fill a casual vacancy on the Board of Directors of Scouting Ireland. Click HERE for more information...MORE >

CEO Recruitment

The current Chief Executive Officer of Scouting Ireland is due to retire at the end of February 2020 and the Board of Directors wish to appoint a new Chief Executive. Click here for more information.MORE >

Fire Safety Guidelines Update June 2019

The Fire Safety Guidelines were published and communicated in... Click Here for the full noticeMORE >

Report to DCYA - March 2019

Click Here to see the SI report to the DCYA in Mar...MORE >

Remembrance Day 2019

Click Here for Remembrance Day information MORE >

AGM Information

Click Here for the 2019 AGM InformationMORE >

Group Charter List 2019

Click Here to see the first batch of chartered groups.MORE >

Board Update - Tusla Letter

Statement from Scouting Ireland in response to Tusla LetterMORE >

Barrister Report Update

Click Here for the UpdateMORE >

Board Update - Scout Group Charters

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Scouting Ireland - Investigation Support Required

To date, Scouting Ireland is in rec...MORE >

12 Days of Christmas Raffle - News Story

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12 Days of Christmas Results 2018

Click Here for the full list of results from the 12....MORE >

Safe Guarding Manager Recruitment Notice

Scouting Ireland is recruti...MORE >

Statement to Members - Restoration of Funding

Click here for the full...MORE >

Armistice Ceremonies 2018

Please click here for the...MORE >

Peace Light from Bethlehem 2018

Click here for the latest Peace Light...MORE >

First Update From The New Board

Please click here for the...MORE >

Management Bulletin September 2018

Governance Presentations

Click here for latest presentation and the stream from the Dublin Province MeetingMORE >

National Council EGM October 2018

JamboRí In Full Swing

Current E-Vetting Forms

Click here for a link to the Vetting Forms for the ROI and NI.MORE >

It's almost Jambo-Rí

It's almost Jambo-Rí, let the countdown begin...MORE >

National Mailing List Update

We recently updated our National Mailing list. This means that our members will still continue to receive the weekly emails and communications but others who would like to stay in touch...MORE >

Remembrance day Ceremony Deferred

This year’s remembrance day ceremony scheduled for Saturday 24th June has been deferred to later in the calendar year.MORE >

JamboRi And Event Letter from the National Treasurer

JamboRi And Event Letter from the National Treasurer confirming National Activities 2018 are proceeding as planned. MORE >

Safeguarding Statement to Members

Click HERE for the Safeguarding Statement to Member of Scouting Ireland from the National Secretary.MORE >

Update on Safeguarding to Scouting Ireland

Click HERE for the update on safeguarding to members of Scouting Ireland from the National Secretary.MORE >

Statement to Members of Scouting Ireland from the Chief Scout

Click HERE for the statement from the Chief Scout to Scouting Ireland.MORE >

Statement to Members of Scouting Ireland

Click HERE for the statement from the National Secretary to the National Council.MORE >

Children First

Please click HERE for important information regarding the implementation of the Children First Act 2015.MORE >

National Council 2018 - Proposals & Nominations

Given the recent weather conditions, these will be the arrangements for receiving motions and proposals for consideration by the National Council.MORE >

Statement on Article in Irish Times

Click HERE for the Chief Scouts statement on todays Irish Times article. MORE >

First Notice - National Council 2018

Click HERE for all the latest details on the AGM of the National Council 2018.MORE >

Recruiting a Director - World Scout Moot 2021

Click here for details on the recruitment of a Director for the World Scout Moot 2021.MORE >

Open Call for Camp Chief - World Scout Moot 2021

Click here for details on how to apply to become the Camp Chief for the World Scout Moot 2021.MORE >

Long & Short Term staff in Ireland’s National Scout Centres

Are you an adventure seeking scout who wants to make friends, have fun and gain experience? Click HERE for more details.MORE >

12 Days of Christmas Draw Results - 2017

The 2017 12 Days of Xmas Draw took place on Friday 26th January 2018 in National Office. Click here for the results!!MORE >

Last Chance - World Scout Jamboree Selection Days

Click here for information on the final selection day for the World Scout Jamboree 2019MORE >

Sports Capital Grant 2017

20 Scout Groups to receive a total of over €300k from the Sports Capital ProgrammeMORE >

WSJ 2019 - Bookings Now Open

Click here for information on to book as a member of the Scouting Ireland Contingent to to the World Scout Jamboree 2019.MORE >

Road Closure at Larch Hill

Please click here for details of alternative routes to Larch Hill due to an emergency road closure by South Dublin County Council.MORE >

Update 5 - Membership Management System to go live

The new Membership Management System will be live from Tuesday 31st October 2017. Click HERE for details.MORE >

Update 4 - Website Development

National Office will be opening late to provide a support service to our members with the introduction of the new membership management system.MORE >

UPDATE - World Scout Jamboree Selection Days

Click here for information on the selection days for the World Scout Jamboree 2019MORE >

Uniform Review Update

Click HERE for the latest information on the ongoing Uniform Review.MORE >

LGBT Fellowship Patrol Activities

Click HERE for details of some up and coming activities being coordinated by the LGBT Fellowship Patrol.MORE >

Update 3 - Website Development

Click here for the latest information on Scouting Irelands IT development projects.MORE >

Status Red Weather Warning

Scout Groups advised to close for duration of status red weather warning. Click here for our advice. MORE >

Latest - Website Development Update

Click here for the latest information on Scouting Irelands IT development projects.MORE >

Website Development Update

Click here for the latest information on Scouting Irelands IT development projects.MORE >

Zeminar 2017

Click HERE for information on how Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts and Scouters can get involved in Zeminar in October.MORE >

JamboRí Programme Announcement

The overall JamboRí programme theme will be Rí-CREATE – Rí-IMAGINE – Rí-DISCOVER. Click HERE for more information.MORE >

First 6 Weeks Programme Resource

Click here to download the first 6 weeks programme resource for your section.MORE >

Provincial Conferences 2017

Click here for information and details on how to register for the upcoming Provincial ConferencesMORE >

World Scout Jamboree Information Days

Click here for information on the information days for the World Scout Jamboree 2019MORE >

Backwoods Assessment Weekend

Click here to download the information leaflet on the next backwoods training and assessment weekend.MORE >