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News concerning the whole of 8ú Calafort

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. 

Summer Sailing

Group News

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our Summer Sailing Course, proudly hosted by 8th Port Sea Scouts in partnership with the DMYC.

To express your interest fill in this form

Course Highlights:

  • Dates:
    • Course 1: June 3 – 14
    • Course 2: June 16 – 27
    • Course 3: June 30 – July 11
    • Course 4: July 14 – 25
    • Course 5: July 28 – August 5 (Provisional)
  • Schedule:
    Each two-week course runs daily from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (with the first day beginning at 10:00 AM).
  • Cost:
    The full course fee is €395. To secure a spot, a non-refundable deposit of €95 is required by April 11, with the final payment due by May 16.
  • Membership Requirements:
    All participants must be paid members of DMYC or current members of 8ú Calafort. If your sailor’s membership has lapsed or they are no longer a member of 8ú Calafort, please enroll them as a youth member with DMYC before registering.

For additional details on course preparations, what to bring each day, and other important pre-course requirements, please refer to our comprehensive FAQ here.

How to Express Your Interest:

Please fill in the registration form – this link is here again for ease: https://forms.gle/6iLBdjPZMVSSAAEfA 

An FAQ is available here

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at summersailing8ucalafort@gmail.com.

We look forward to a summer filled with sailing adventures, learning, and fun on the water!

Best regards,

Admin Team
8th Calafort Sea Scouts & DMYC

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.

Monday/Tuesday Night Boating

Fódhla News, Group News, Manannán News

Manannan and Fodhla will be running boating on Monday and Tuesday nights. Monday will be for sailing and Tuesday will be rowing and kayaking. Boating will run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and is open to scouts of all ages in both sections. The Duty Watches from both sections will be expected down from 7pm and finish at 10pm to prepare and tidy up each week. Scouts should be ready to go out on the water for 7.30 so they should come down in boating gear, or come down early to get ready.

Sea Scout Uniform Info

Fódhla News, Group News, Manannán News, Other News

For both Fodhla and Mananán, the uniform requires:

  • A navy crewneck knit jumper
  • Navy trousers
  • Black shoes
  • Black socks
  • A belt
  • A knife
  • A whistle
  • A lanyard
  • A neckerchief and woggle

For the badges we use the Gasóga Mara chest badge, the world scout badge (purplr) and the sea scout membership badge (navy). An 8ú badge and Dún laoghaire badge are worn on the arm.

Scouts will be given an 8ú neckerchief when they are invested.

All uniform pieces can be purchased at https://thescoutshop.ie or at their shop in Bray: Unit 5, Bray South Business Park, Killarney Rd, Ballywaltrin, Bray, Co. Wicklow, D01 P522

Easter Camp 2024 – Fódhla

Fódhla News, Group News

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.

In previous years, the way in to Powerscourt was via the Golden Gates. This year they have changed it to the other end, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/odykm59z1vhDCWGg7

All scouts will be dropped off at these gates and walk to our site. If you have helped transport gear, like tents and food, you can leave it at the gates and the leaders will transport it back to our site. It will be very busy so please don’t stay too long. Other troops will also be arriving the same day and we do not wish to block the road.

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.

If you have not paid or given us an Activity Consent Form, please have your scout bring them this Thursday.

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. 

Easter Camp 2024

Fódhla News, Group News, Manannán News

Once again Fodhla and Mananán will be camping in Powerscourt this Easter.

DATES: 29 March – 1 April

Lifts will be organised in each troop. More details will be emailed to you or posted on the website.

All scouts must have a completed Activity Consent Form and Managing Medications Form if they take any regular medication.

Commando Course 2024

Fódhla News, Group News, Manannán News

The 2024 Commando Course will take place this Saturday, 10th February, in Lough Dan. This is an obstacle course that involves Manannán and Fodhla. Scouts should be down in Lough Dan for 10.30am and the event will finish up around 3pm (some older scouts will be expected to go back to the den afterwards to unload and pack away gear).

Lifts will be organised by each Watch so Scouts should make sure they attend their meetings on Thursday/Friday to learn lift details (contact Watch Leaders if unavailable for meeting).

Scouts should make sure they bring the following gear:

  • Manannán/Fodhla Hoodie and Neckerchief
  • Old clothes to do the commando course- runners, shorts/trousers, t-shirt (these will get very muddy so cheap clothes recommended)
  • Full change of clothes
  • Jacket, Fleece, Hat, Gloves to stay warm
  • Lunch and Water