Author Archives: Ellie Palmer

Easter Camp 2025

Fódhla News, Group News

Hi All, we will once again be camping in Powerscourt this Easter, April 18th – 21st!

We will all meet at the den at 9AM on Friday before leaving for camp. We will have a luí isteach and take a roll. Please let one of the leaders know before you leave. On Monday, everyone will be dropped back to the den and can be collected from there. Those giving lifts on Monday can collect the scouts at 11AM from Powerscourt. We will also need help bringing gear/rubbish back.

Lifts are hugely appreciated for both days. Please let your scout know if you can provide lifts for either day and they can be organised by watch at the meeting this Thursday.

Camp will be €50 and all Scouts MUST have an activity consent form filled out. If you have not filled one out you can use our online form instead: https://forms.office.com/r/HtJSPhSyEr

Below is the gear list for Fódhla.

Full uniform  

Packed lunch for Friday  

Lunchbox  

Water bottle (1 Litre) 

Day Bag (Bigger than 10L) 

Penknife

Hiking boots 

Spare shoes 

Sleeping bag 

Ground mat 

Rain gear (top and bottoms) 

Bottoms   

Underwear & Socks  

PJs 

T-shirts 

Spare jumper 

Hat, gloves, scarf, fleece 

Wash gear and towel, dry shampoo 

Torch/Head torch 

Sun cream 

Sun hat  

Personal First Aid Kit 

Tea Towel 

Money (no more than €5) 

Mobile phones are NOT PERMITTED on this camp and will be confiscated for the duration of camp. 

Any electronic items such as iPods, kindles and smart watches will be the Scouts own responsibility and there are no charging facilities. 

Commando Course 2025

Fódhla News, Group News, Manannán News

The commando course will take place this Saturday, Feb 15th in Lough Dan. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5NR7ffy3bMHcQtdP8

Scouts need to be there at 10:30. We hope to be finished by 3.

Scouts will need old clothes to do the course in and a full clean change of clothes and shoes for after. They will also need a packed lunch and a warm drink.

Please contact the scout leaders if you have an questions.

Fodhla Hostelling- Larch Hill, Nov 22nd

Fódhla News

Fodhla will be hostelling in Larch Hill this weekend, Nov 22nd to Nov 24th.

The trip will cost €50.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TTURTg2PdKoxeiERA

Packing List:

  • Medication if required – MUST be brought to the attention of Section Leaders
  • Lunch box and 1L water bottle
  • Neckerchief
  • Hiking boots
  • Rain gear (jacket and leggings)
  • Small rucksack
  • Clothing for 2 night stay
  • Warm clothing (hat, gloves, fleece, etc)
  • Penknife
  • Personal 1st Aid kit
  • Toiletries/wash bag
  • Sun cream
  • Torch/ headtorch with spare batteries
  • Sleeping bag
  • Ground mat (for those camping)
  • Mobile phones are NOT PERMITTED and will be confiscated
  • Any electronic devices such as iPods, Kindles, amart watches etc, will be the scout’s own responsilbility

Lifts will be needed on Friday and Sunday. Everyone will meet at the den on Friday at 6 PM before heading to the hostel. Sunday pick up will be at 11 AM.