News

Chief Scout Award - Registration Process for all sections

Scouting Ireland and Gaisce announce new registration system for participants

Events

Crean Challenge 2026

News

Scouting Ireland Announces the Return of Mount Melleray Scout Centre to the Cistercian Community

News

Splashdown 2025 Makes Waves at Lough Dan Scout Centre

News

Mountain Havoc GB 2025 Brings 38 Venture Scouts to the Scottish Highlands

News

Galway Sea Scouts Honoured with Children and Youth Support Award at 2025 Mayor’s Awards

Events

Overture Diversity Network - Bucharest, June 6th-8th 2025

News

European Scout and Guide Conference 2025 - Delegation Open Call

News

Woodbadge Pin: Apply Now

News

Scouting Ireland is deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis shared a deep and genuine care for young people, often encouraging Scouts to be "builders of a better world" and to live lives of service, courage, and hope

Events

Take on Gaisce’s ‘Be The Arrow’ Challenge - A Challenge for Everyone

Events

Cruinniú 2025

Cruinniú 2025 is on from 12th-14th September 2025

News

On My Honour Course: How to Access Your Training Certificate

News

New Catering Services at Larch Hill House

Blog Post

Get Involved in Better World!

News

Better World Badge Competition Winner

Blog Post

Donal Skehan Cooks Up a Storm at Howth Scout Den

Blog Post

A Day in the Life of a Chief Scout

Blog Post

Ideas for Mindful Tents & Breakaway Zones - World Autism Awareness Day

News

Chief Scout Award - Registration Process for all sections

Scouting Ireland and Gaisce announce new registration system for participants

News

Get Ready to Climb: Castle Saunderson Introduces New Indoor Climbing Wall

Events

Patrols in Action 2025

News

National Youth Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Scouting Ireland

News

Swimming: The Newest Adventure Skill!

News

26th World Scout Jamboree 2027 - Applications are Open!

News

Open Call: 'ONE Programme Review' Core Group and Consultation Network

Events

Cub Survivor Challenge

News

Master Mariner event at Marine Institute

Events

Larch Hill Scout Centre’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza!

Saturday, 13th April – A Fun-filled Day for All!

Events

International Rover Week 2025

Events

Agora 2025 - Open Call

News

Scout Leaders Complete Camping Facilitator Course in Co. Tipperary

Events

Lough Dan Venture Work Weekend

Events

National Youth Forum 2025

News

Citations for Merit and Honour Awards 2025

Events

Q&A Roadshow

Events

Larch Hill Adventure Camp - Summer 2025

News

Southern Province Scout Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Scouting

News

Open Call: 'Scouting Ireland Strategy' Working Group

Events

Racial Justice Workshop

Events

Spectre 2025

News

Scouts Plant 295 Trees at Lough Dan Scout & Eco Centre

News

Lisburn and Castlereagh Council Lights Up for Founders Day and 9th Antrim Scouts

News

Board Briefing in Kildare brings Group Leaders & Commissioners together

News

Irish Scouts shine at Crean Challenge Expedition 2025 in Iceland

News

Over 100 Awardees for the Chief Scout Award 2025

News

Happy Founders' Day!

Events

PEAK 2025 

News

12 Days of Christmas Draw Results 2024

News

JOTA-JOTI 2024

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

Events

Climate Action Week 2024

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

Blog Post

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

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

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

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

News

Sean Sheehan Appointed CEO of Scouting Ireland

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

3rd Cavan Virginia Scout Group Provide First Aid at Snowdon

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

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

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

Postponed: Patrols in Action 2024

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

Group Leader/County Commissioner Training

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

My Years in Scouting from 1947

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

Invitation to Remembrance Service at Larch Hill

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

Roverway 2024

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

National Beaver Survivor Challenge June 8th

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

Welcome Back Camp at Castle Saunderson

Exciting Camping Weekend at Castle Saunderson Scout Centre!

Statement from the Board of Directors April 22nd 2024

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

Events

Cruinniú 2024

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

EGM Statement From The Board Of Directors

To the Members of Scouting Ireland

STATEMENT: Aoife Winterlich

Statement published 10th April 2024

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

Statement

Two New Open Call Applications are now Open!

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

Programme Services Department Teams

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

Venture Work Weekend - Lough Dan Scout Centre

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

What is GDPR?

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

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

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

Events

Ardán 2024

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

Chief Scout Award 2024

Bravo to all CSA recipients

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

Lights, Camara, Action!

13th Galway Renmore Community Clean Up Day!

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

Events

Agora 2024

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

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

Register for your place on Saturday 20th April 2024

Trainers Conference 2024

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

Events

PEAK 2023

Places are limited. Book soon!

An Update on Castle Saunderson

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

Scouting Ireland CEO Update

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

Results: 12 Days of Christmas Draw 2023

The results are in!

Blog Post

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

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

Board Correspondence to Membership 6th January 2024

An update from the Board

New Features

Programmuary Resources 2024

Programme ideas for the First 6 Weeks

Group Leaders and Commissioners Briefing

Make sure to submit your questions and confirm your attendance

Peace Light Ceremony 2023

#ScoutsPeaceLight

Death Notice of Denise Brannick

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Death Notice of Breda Collins

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

International Volunteer Day

Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay

Dermot Moore recognised at Volunteer Ireland Awards

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

Statement from The Leadership of Scouting Ireland

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

News

Launch of the new Scouting Ireland SAILS framework

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 6th December

News

Group Leader / County Commissioner Woodbadge Training course

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

News

Introducing 3 new Development Officers to Scouting Ireland

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

News

Statement on National Management Committee

Statement on National Management Committee

News

Chief Scout Award 2023

Congratulations to all Chief Scout Award recipients

Events

Sionnach - Comeraghs

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

Events

Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships

BRAVO to the Sailing Adventure Skills Team

Funding Partners:

Dept DisabilityEmail
Sept Foreign AffairsEmail
LeargasEmail
European CommissionEmail
RuralEmail
pobalEmail

Scouting Ireland. National Office,
Larch Hill, Dublin 16, Ireland

T: 01 4956300 |  F: 01 4956301

Company Reg. No. 397094
Registered Charity Number (RCN) 20004347
Charity Number CHY3507
Reg. Office - National Office, Larch Hill, Dublin 16. D16 P023

Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland Services is a company Limited by guarantee.

  • About

  • About us
  • What we do
  • Find a Scout Group
  • Safety
  • Media Resources
  • News & Events

  • News
  • Blog
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Jobs & Opportunities
  • Members Resources
  • Campsites

  • Larch Hill
  • Castle Saunderson
  • Lough Dan
  • Killaloe
  • Campsite Locator
  • Legal

  • Data Protection
  • Governance
  • Funding
  • Safeguarding
  • Contact Us
Created by 💪 Pride Design
© 2025 Scouting Ireland — All Rights Reserved
About
About
About Scouting Ireland
Learn more
Promise & law
Learn more
Chief Scout
Updated
Learn more
Mission & Aim
Learn more
The Scout Shop
Learn more
What We Do
Learn more
Governance
Governance
Learn more
Our Board
Learn more
Documents
Downloads
Learn more
Funding
Learn more
Contact Us
Learn more
Financial Reports
Learn more
What we do
What we do
Learn More
Volunteer
Learn More
News & Blog
Learn More
Members Resources
Learn More
Sustainability
Lean More
Beaver Scouts
Scouts for ages 6-8
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts aged 9-11
Scouts 
Scouts  aged 12-15
Venture Scouts
Venture aged 15-17.
Rover Scouts
Rover Scouts  aged 18-25
Events
See upcoming events
Join Today
Sign up today!
Find a Scout Group
Campsites
Find Campsite
Network Campsite Locator
Use our Network Campsite Locator to find a campsite.
Campsites:
Larch Hill
Learn more
Killaloe
Updated
Learn more
Lough Dan
Learn more
Castle Saunderson
Learn more
Safety
Safety
Scouting Ireland is committed to ensuring the best heath and safety standards
Safeguarding
We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practices comply with best practice.
Donate
My ScoutsJoin Today!
By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
DenyAccept
Privacy Preferences
Essential cookies
Required
Marketing cookies
Personalization cookies
Analytics cookies
Reject all cookiesAllow all cookiesSave preferences