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The scout and venture sections headed for Castleconnel campsite in Limerick this year for their annual week long camp. Despite the unsettled weather that was present for the majority of the week, they all had a great time out. They built their campsite, went kayaking, went on a cycle hike, took a visit into Limerick city, spent time building and sleeping in shelter in the woods along with much more! This was another annual on Read more…

Cubs took to Lough Keel for the June Bank Holiday weekend this year and had lots of fun doing various activities such as kayaking, rafting and some pioneering. More photos available here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.852868311460063.1073741843.108983515848550&type=3

One of our Rovers and Scout Leader Cathal is part of a two man team heading away on this years Explorer Belt – they’ll be travelling 200km on foot across somewhere in Germany this summer after being dropped in an unknown location with a limited budget. It’s certainly set to be the adventure of a lifetime! They’re having a quiz in order to do some fundraising for it on the 12th May in the Menlo Read more…

On the 13th December 2014, we had our Group Investiture in the Den and it was well attended with youth members there from all 5 youth sections as well as parents and friends of the group too. Some of our members first attended Mass in the Augustinian Church across the road and then everyone gathered in the den for the investiture at quarter past 7. There were Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures to be invested Read more…

This Saturday is the Troop Open Day, so between 1pm and 4pm, there will be Leaders and Youth Members on hand in the Den to answer any questions about what we do and to show people around the Den. All are welcome so please pop in to say Hello!

Our Scout Section had a great first camp of the scout year in Renville Park, Co. Galway. We managed to have a fantastic time doing some pioneering, fire lighting, orienteering, some games and a few others bits as well as a campfire! Thankfully the rain mostly kept off until we got home so it was a good camp for all!