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 >

We're Hiring

Scouting Ireland are looking for some exceptional individuals to fill some exciting vacancies. Click HERE for more details.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 >

CE Scheme Vacancies - Larch Hill

Scouting Ireland has a number of vacancies on the Community Employment Scheme operated by Larch Hill. Click here for more information.MORE >

2017 - 2018 Wallplanner Released

Click HERE to get yourself a downloadable copy of the 2017/2018 Scouting Ireland Wallplanner.MORE >

WSJ2019 - Open Call for Project Manager

Click here for information on how to apply to become the Project Manager of the Irish House at the World Scout Jamboree in 2019MORE >

Hillwalking Adventure Skills Update

Are you a holder of a level 8 or 9 award? If so, click here for information on the Hillwalking Expert Panel.MORE >

WATER CRISIS - Scouts helping out!

Scouting Ireland would like to congratulate and thank St Oliver's Scout Group for the work they have undertaken during the recent water crisis.MORE >

WSJ2019 - Open Call for CMT

Click here for information on how to apply to become a member of the Contingent Management Team.MORE >

AcadaMoot 2017 - Course 3

Click here to check out the latest opportunity from AcadaMoot.MORE >

Management Bulletin July 2017

Click here to view and download the latest issue of the Management Bulletin. MORE >

Roverway 2018 - Open for Bookings

With only 1 year to go, bookings for Rover 2018 have opened. Click HERE for more details.MORE >

Pieta House Thanks Scouting Ireland

Pieta House has issued a very complementary 'Thank You' to Scouting Ireland for it's contribution to the growing success of 'Darkness Into Light'.MORE >

United Nations Youth Delegate programme 2017-18

Applications now open! Click here for more information.MORE >

Fish and Film Competition

Click here for information on the Inland Fisheries Ireland Fish and Film Competition.MORE >

Eco-Scouting Seminar

Check out the Lough Dan Eco Scouting Seminar here.MORE >

Remembrance Day 2017

Click here for the information on the 2017 Remembrance Day celebration.MORE >

Taoiseach Officially Opens Larch Hill House

Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD today officially opened Scouting Ireland’s newly refurbished training and conference centre at Larch Hill. Click HERE for more info...MORE >

Scouting For Peace

Click HERE to discover!MORE >

We're Hiring

Scouting Ireland would like to recruit a Project Manager (Events & Conferences) to join their team in the National Office.MORE >

Tech Week 2017

Tech Week is Ireland’s national festival of technology aimed at students, parents and the public. Click HERE for more info.MORE >

Programme Review Report

Click here to download the full report of the Programme Review.MORE >

Remembering Michael John Shinnick

A message from Michael John’s family on his 1st Anniversary as we lovingly remember Michael John, on this his First AnniversaryMORE >

Charities Registration

Click here for an update on charities registration for Scout Groups.MORE >

World Scout Jamboree 2019 – North America – Irish Contingent

Go Green in 2019 and Unlock a New World! Are you interested in attending the World Scout Jamboree in 2019? Click HERE for more details.MORE >

Adult Awards Reminder March 2017

The deadline for submission of nominations for the next meeting of the National Awards Committee is 31st March 2017. Click HERE for more information.MORE >

JamboRí Tier II Team Open Call

The open call for volunteer Rover Scouts & Adult Scouters to become part of the Tier II planning and implementation teams for JamboRí 2018 is now open. MORE >

AcadaMoot:Audur–The Deep Minded

Scouting Ireland is excited to bring the launch of a new event that will be focused towards the 16 – 18 year old age group. This event will be a further partnership with our Icelandic colleagues where participants will come together in Ireland for a new experience together.MORE >

Scouting Ireland Presents to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Backwoods Experience Weekend

Click here for the details of the Backwoods Experience Weekend in Lough Keel.MORE >

National Council 2017

All the information for the AGM of the National Council 2017 has been released. Click HERE to view and download.MORE >

12 Days of Christmas Draw Results - 2016

The 2016 12 Days of Xmas Draw took place on Saturday 28th January 2016 in National Office. Click here for the results!!MORE >

Press Release on Mental Health

Scouts and Guides Enjoy Better Mental Health in Later LifeMORE >

ONE Programme Review

Scouting Ireland wants its members to get involved with the ONE Programme review. Click HERE to see how you can!MORE >

Management Bulletin June 2016

Click HERE to download the June 2016 issue of the Management Bulletin.MORE >

Resignation of the National Secretary

We regret to announce the resignation of the National Secretary, Jimmy Cunningham. MORE >

WSM 2017 - Fundraising

Are you interested in attending the World Scout Moot 2017. Click HERE to for some ideas on fundraising.MORE >

Scouting Ireland Membership Reaches 50000

Scouting Ireland are delighted to let you know that our membership has crossed the milestone of 50,000 this week. MORE >

Youth Programme Review

Welcome to the first big step in reviewing our ONE Programme. Programme is the heart of our Scouting. So, let’s take this step together! MORE >

Remembrance Day 2016

Each year, Scouting Ireland holds a Remembrance Day (sometimes called Trail Day) to remember past members who have “Gone Home”.MORE >

Street Feast 2016

Street Feast is a day of local lunches across Ireland on 12th June, hosted by you and your neighbours. Click HERE for more details.MORE >

Open Call for Programme Commissioner and Training Commissioner

Have you ever considered volunteering for a National Programme Team? Click HERE to see how you can.MORE >

Phoenix Challenge 2016 - Location Change

Please click HERE to download the official notice regarding the relocation of the Phoenix Challenge 2016.MORE >

SI Advice on Ticks and Lyme Disease

Scouting Ireland issues the following advice to all its members regarding preventing tick bites and Lyme Disease.MORE >

Mountain Moot 2016

The 2016 Mountain Moot will be held in the Luxurious Delphi Resort in Connemara from the 11th to 13th November. Click here for more details.MORE >

Operation Tarija

The 94th Walkinstown Ventures & Rovers are heading out to Bolivia this summer to work with local Dominican Missionaries in the city of Tarija. MORE >

Survey - National Council Social Event

The National Management Committee would like to gather the feedback of Scout Group Councils and Scout County delegates to the National Council.MORE >

National Council 2016 - Election Results

Click here to download and view the election results from the 2016 AGM of the National Council.MORE >

Birthday Celebrations

Celebrating 40 Years of Beaver Scouts and 100 Years of Cub ScoutsMORE >

Michael John Shinnick Gone Home

It is with a great sense of loss and sadness that Scouting Ireland announce the death of our former Chief Scout, Michael John Shinnick.MORE >

Special Election Edition of Inside Out Released

We are delighted to release the Election Special of the Inside Out which includes a feature on all the candidates seeking election at this years AGM of the National CouncilMORE >

World Scout Moot 2017 - Online Applications Open

The World Scout Moot in 2017 will take place in Iceland. Click here to find out how you can get involved.MORE >

Issue 7 - Governance Bulletin April 2016

The Latest edition of the Governance Bulletin has been released and is available to download from here.MORE >

Backwoods Assessment Weekend - May 2016

Details have just been released, click for more info.MORE >

Staff Recruitment Lough Dan National Scout Centre

A vacancy has arisen for a National Scout Centre Summer Assistant at Lough Dan National National Scout Centre, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. MORE >

A message to Scouting Ireland from Michael John Shinnick

Cubs 100 - Special Screening of The Jungle Book

Special screening of the Jungle Book to be shown in Odeon cinemas on 23rd April to mark 100 years of Cub Scouts.MORE >

Get Your Group Paddling 2016

Scouting Ireland release directory of independent providers, to support canoeing activities.MORE >