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

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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

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Armistice Ceremonies 2018

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Peace Light from Bethlehem 2018

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

First Update From The New Board

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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 >

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