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LSC Venture Scouts mountaineering week-end went ahead on Cnoc Bréanainn (Mount Brandon), (952M) turnout was disappointing with only 6 from the 25th Limerick (Shannonbanks) attending in the end. Well such is just a loss to those that were mi...
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11 Venture Scouts from Limerick Scout County participated in a Back to basics Bushcraft week-end ran by Donal Carroll and Andrew Mullen of the Irish Bushcraft Club (IBC). The IBC is a relatively new club that has recently become a full membe...
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Venture Scout Forum - Limerick Scout County held their forum in Shannonbanks Scout Hall on Sunday 18 Oct 2009. A disappointing number of only 12 Venture Scouts turned up on the day. The forum itself went well with Diarmuid Ó Briain taking the opportunity...
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An evening of Fun and Games took place last Friday evening in Meelick. Scouters from various groups within our scout county had a "Fun workout" i'm told and they also got to open their minds with various craft ideas for their members. Scouters left with n...
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Conor Ó Briain and Ciarán Van Dam from the 25 Limerick (Shannonbanks) Scout Section completed their 4th MPC last week-end. This brings to a conclusion their journey that started in the Cooley Mountains of Leinster to Achill Island on the west of Connach...
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My Name is Barry McInerney and I am the Training coordinator for the Limerick Scout County. If you have any queries or questions on training dates, locations, bookings etc please contact me at barrymcinerney@hotmail.comThe training scheme currentl...
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The Bruff 29th Tracker Scouts recently had their Annual Camp in Dundrum Scout Centre which is set in 5000 acres of woodland and forest, just about enough room for our 14 Trackers, 4 Leaders and 3 Parent helpers. It was all go from the time we arrived with...
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Limerick County Expedition 09 - Dingle Peninsula Alan McNamara and Mags O'Regan ran what must be described as the best county mountain expedition in recent times on the Dingle Peninsula on the 17/18 April 2009. Poor weather all week had us on tenderhooks ...
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The week-end of 3-5 April 2009 was a busy one for scout groups in the county. 5 of the county groups participated in the 1st week-end of the annual shield competition while 2 groups had teams in the Munster MPC. Results for the shield competition are here...
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On Friday the 20th of March 2009 the Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland Mr.Michael John Shinnick presented the Chief Scout award to Sara Coffey and Danielle O'Sullivan members of the Meelick Scout Troop.The Presentation took place in the Meelick Co...
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The 29th Limerick (Bruff) Tracker Scout Section recently organised a visit from Anthony Kirby a local Fire Officer in Limerick. Anthony demonstrated the use of fire fighting equipment and life saving devices and also gave a talk on fire safety in the ...
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National Council Update - The above meeting is taking place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March 2009. Members of the National Council are as follow (a) Chief Scout (Chairperson), (b) All other members of the National Management Committee, (c) The Honor...
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22nd World Scout Jamboree - The International Commissioner is pleased to announce that, following a competitive interview process, the National Management Committee have approved the appointment of John F Lawlor as the Scouting Ireland Contingent Leader f...
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Larch Hill Easter Bunny Hunt - This event is open to Cub & Scout groups camping in Larch Hill on the Easter weekend (April 10th to 13th).The hunt will take place over the course of the weekend. A full programme is not included so groups may organise other...
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County Elections - Groups councils are reminded that the election of the county commissioner, county secretary and county treasurer will be held in June. Nomination forms have been circulated to group leaders by the county secretary, the matter should get...
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National Council - Mailings have taken place, notification has been given and those interested in the various positions have been campaigning. Nominations have been received in National office for the position of chief scout currently it stands at two nam...
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Scout County Shield - This years competition will take place in Thomond Scout centre in Murroe it has been divided into two parts. April 5th will be the base day it will start at 9.30am and finish at 4pm. The campcraft section will take place over the 1st...
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Scout Overnight Expedition - This event will be held on the 17th and 18th April. Expedition Description are as follow Meet at St. Josephs Scout Hall 9:30am. Gear inspection. All patrols must have gear check & weighed before departure. Max pack weight per ...
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St Patricks Day - As per last year all marching groups are to assemble in Sarsfield Army Barracks at 10.00am via the Edward St entrance - children are not to be just dropped at the gate by parents, all groups need to ensure they have adult/leader liaison ...
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Founders Day Report - This years Founders Day celebrations was held a day early in order to allow for members attending to participate in events with their local Groups on the actual day February 22nd. With the kind permission of the Lord Mayor of Dublin...
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