Mountain Pursuit Challenge 2026/2026

National Office Closed on Friday, 23rd May Due to ESB Maintenance

Meet the National Youth Reps for 2025/2026: First Meeting Highlights

Guest Delegate Nomination - National Youth Assembly of Ireland - Expression of Interest

Crean Challenge 2026

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

Splashdown 2025 Makes Waves at Lough Dan Scout Centre

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

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

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

European Scout and Guide Conference 2025 - Delegation Open Call

Woodbadge Pin: Apply Now

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

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

Cruinniú 2025

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

On My Honour Course: How to Access Your Training Certificate

New Catering Services at Larch Hill House

Get Involved in Better World!

Better World Badge Competition Winner

Donal Skehan Cooks Up a Storm at Howth Scout Den

A Day in the Life of a Chief Scout

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

Chief Scout Award - Registration Process for all sections

Scouting Ireland and Gaisce announce new registration system for participants

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

Patrols in Action 2025

National Youth Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Scouting Ireland

Swimming: The Newest Adventure Skill!

26th World Scout Jamboree 2027 - Applications are Open!

Open Call: 'ONE Programme Review - Consultation Network

Cub Survivor Challenge

Master Mariner event at Marine Institute

Larch Hill Scout Centre’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza!

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

International Rover Week 2025

Agora 2025 - Open Call

Scout Leaders Complete Camping Facilitator Course in Co. Tipperary

Lough Dan Venture Work Weekend

National Youth Forum 2025

Citations for Merit and Honour Awards 2025

Q&A Roadshow

Larch Hill Adventure Camp - Summer 2025

Southern Province Scout Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Scouting

Open Call: 'Scouting Ireland Strategy' Working Group

Racial Justice Workshop

Spectre 2025

Scouts Plant 295 Trees at Lough Dan Scout & Eco Centre

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

Board Briefing in Kildare brings Group Leaders & Commissioners together

Irish Scouts shine at Crean Challenge Expedition 2025 in Iceland

Over 100 Awardees for the Chief Scout Award 2025

Happy Founders' Day!

PEAK 2025 

12 Days of Christmas Draw Results 2024

JOTA-JOTI 2024

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

Climate Action Week 2024

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

"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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Launch of the new Scouting Ireland SAILS framework

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 6th December

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

Introducing 3 new Development Officers to Scouting Ireland

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