Meeting Place and Equipment
Your Scout Group will need a range of resources to operate successfully. In particular you will need access to a meeting place and you will need equipment to pursue an...
Group Development Plan (QSE)
The aim of Quality Scouting Experience (QSE) is to provide a structured framework for Scouts and Scouters to think critically about how their Scout Group functions. It encourages members of...
Parents and Friends Support Group
The Parents and Friends Support Group (PFSG) is a great way to get extra adult help for the Scout Group. This takes some of the load off the Scout Group...
Communication
Communication is essential for any organisation and it is crucial to have an effective communication structure within your own Scout Group or Scout County. Internal Communication - Scouters, youth members,...
Ceremonies
Ceremonies play a very important role in the life of a Scout Group. They usually take place to mark special occasions for a youth member, adult or some part of...
Spirituality and Scouts Own
The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Social and Spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and,...
ONE Programme – Our Youth Programme
November 3rd 2025 Materials on Scouting Ireland's ONE Programme are now available on their own website here: www.scouting360.ie If you can't find what you are looking for there you coud...
The Group Leader
The Group Leader is nominated by the Scout Group Council, recommended by the County Commissioner and appointed by the Board. The Group Leader is primarily responsible for the management and...
Supporting Special Needs
Special needs can range from special dietary requirements, to allergies, to physical and mental disabilities and to some of the more challenging behavioural areas such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
AIS – Welcoming Adults to Scouting (Induction)
The Scouting Ireland induction process is a supported journey that an adult will partake in when they show an interest in being a Scouter. This process is also used to...