National Phoenix Competition, Silver Award 2008, 2009
County Shield Competition Runners Up 2009
County Shield Competition Winners 2006, 2007, 2008
County Shield Gold Standard Award 2016
Hubert Trophy Winners 2017, 2018
County Shield Competition Runners Up 2009
County Shield Competition Winners 2006, 2007, 2008
County Shield Gold Standard Award 2016
Hubert Trophy Winners 2017, 2018
Welcome to the 17th/51st Blackrock Scout section!
Our scout section caters for boys & girls between the ages of 12 and 16. Our scout section is very active throughout the year with various activities including:
Abseiling, Archery, Kayacking, Orienteering, Hillwalking, Hiking, First Aid, Map and Compass Work, Rock Climbing, Swimming, cooking and of course camping.
Each year our scout group goes on an annual summer camp. This proves to be a very enjoyable holiday for scouts. recent camp destinations have included: JamboRí 2018 (Stradbally), Galway 2017, Austria 2016, Killaloe 2015, Macroom 2011, 2012, 2013,2014, Kilfinane 2010,Wales 2009, Wexford 2008, Holland 2007, Skibbereen 2006, Wexford 2005, Wales 2004. You can visit our photo gallery to view photos of camp and other scouting activities.
Our weekly meetings take place in the Scout Hall on Thursday evenings between 7:30 and 9:30. Here we play games, and the scouts learn various skills to prepare them for our outdoor activities including teamwork and leadership skills.
Abseiling, Archery, Kayacking, Orienteering, Hillwalking, Hiking, First Aid, Map and Compass Work, Rock Climbing, Swimming, cooking and of course camping.
Each year our scout group goes on an annual summer camp. This proves to be a very enjoyable holiday for scouts. recent camp destinations have included: JamboRí 2018 (Stradbally), Galway 2017, Austria 2016, Killaloe 2015, Macroom 2011, 2012, 2013,2014, Kilfinane 2010,Wales 2009, Wexford 2008, Holland 2007, Skibbereen 2006, Wexford 2005, Wales 2004. You can visit our photo gallery to view photos of camp and other scouting activities.
Our weekly meetings take place in the Scout Hall on Thursday evenings between 7:30 and 9:30. Here we play games, and the scouts learn various skills to prepare them for our outdoor activities including teamwork and leadership skills.