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2007 Annual Report Scouting Reaches its 100th Birthday Scouting was born one hundred years ago when Sir Robert Baden Powell held a camp in Brownsea Island, a year later in 1908 scouting began in Ireland. To mark the worldwide centenary in 2007 & the Irish centenary in 2008, Roscrea Scouts celebrated during 2007 with a year of firsts. The first Order of Cu Chulainn (Scouting Ireland’s highest Adult Award) for a member of the Roscrea Group was presented to Noel Ryan for his many years service to Roscrea Scouts; the first Annual Camp of the Group in Northern Ireland was held shortly after the return of devolution; the first Patrol to represent the Group at the Phoenix (Irelands’ National Camp& Hiking Skills Competition); the first Scout team from the Group to be placed at the National Quiz; the first member of the Group to hold a position on National Management Committee when Francis Minogue was elected Provincial Commissioner for the South East; the first Cubs to camp at HQ and the first Beaver visit to Santa Claus. Beaver News Invested into the Beavers was J.Roe, KDynan, C.Hogan, D.Heffernan, A.Shaw, C.McNicholas, E.O’Donaghue, R.Delaney, E.Bergin, GO’Donnell, D.Ryan, A.Ownes, A.Drought, J.Abbott, A.Mullally, B.McCabe, A.Lown, J.Cahir, and K.Shanahan The Beavers enjoyed a very active year including Nature Walks, a trip to Glendeer Pet Farm, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the rain again!, the County Sports Day which the Group hosted with a special visit from the Fire Brigade and all!!!. One of the main highlights of the year was the visit by the Beavers to Larch Hill (Scouting HQ) to visit Santa. Cub News Invested into the Cubs were A.Hobbs, A.Carroll, G.Abbott, B.Spencer, E.Cahir, D.Hoctor, T.McCarthy, D.Carroll, S.Clifford, S.Fletcher, A.Hogan, P.Marks, T. McCarthy. C.Dunne and K.Flynn. The highlight of the Cub Year was the Cub Camp in the monsoon rains in Scouting Irelands HQ Campsite in Larch Hill. The appropriately themed Pirates of the Caribbean Weekend certainly gave the Cubs a watery experience. Scout News Phoenix National Scout Craft Competition For the first time in the Group’s history the Scout Section took part in the National Scoutcraft. The competition pits Scout Patrols from all over Ireland against one another in scouting skills. This year’s competition was based from the Curragh Camp and involved the Scouts going to the Glen of Immall and hiking 14kms in a day over Table Mountain. In preparation for the competition the team also climbing Galtymore. The Patrol of Padraic Mullally Patrol Leader, Joesph Kelly, Brian McNamara, Thomas Cashin, Michael Parlon, Tommy Ryan & Kalen McNamara came an excellent 29th a huge achievement at the first attempt. Star Scouts Awards For the first time in several years 9 Star Scout Awards (the 3rd highest award level) were presented to Padraic Mullally PL, Gillian Lupton PL, Joesph Kelly PL, Brian McNamara PL, Thomas Cashin PL , Tommy Ryan APL, Brian Shaw APL, Darragh Quinlan APL & Kalen McNamara APL at the opening of the Srahan Scout Centre in September. Annual Camp In the midst of one of the wettest summers on record the Group braved the elements for a July Annual Camp to Northern Ireland’s International Scout Centre in Crawfordsburn outside Bangor in County Down. Some 35 members of the Roscrea Scouts along with scouts from Birr, Camross and Ballykilmurray (a total travelling party of 100) enjoyed a week of great activities in the very friendly and welcoming Northern Ireland. The Group visited the Giants Causeway, the W5 Experience, the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum as well as partaking in Abseiling, Climbing, Ice Staking, Bowling, Raft Building, Assault Course and much more. After an enjoyable week the Badger Patrol were awarded the Best Patrol on Camp (Patrol Leader: Padraic Mullally and Assistant Patrol Leader Joesph Kelly) National Quiz & Challenge Day After winning the Slieve Bloom Scout County Quiz for the 2nd consecutive year the Scouts team of Niamh Abbott, Gillian Lupton, Brian Shaw and Eoghan Talbot went to Tullamore to represent the County at the National Event. With over 40 teams in attendance from all over the Country competition on the day was intense. However after the 14 rounds the team were delighted to come in third only narrowly adrift of the eventual winners. Senior Scouts visit Oakwood To end the year for the Senior Scout Section, a trip to Oakwood was planned. After much praying for the Irish summer to relent the Senior Patrol headed for Rosslare where after overnighting in a local Scout Den they sailed to Wales. A great day was had by all in Oakwook Theme Park and the one tired group of Scouts arrived back in Roscrea early the following morning. Venture News The Venture Section is the Senior Section in the Group it has two purposes one to provide the final stage of the Programme for the members as they make the final steps into Adulthood and secondly to provide service & assistance to the other sections in the Group. The Ventures in 2007 continued to be of great assistance to the Group helping out on the activities and fundraisers as required. Well done to all the Ventures who completed their Leaving Cert during 2007 and all the best for your College experience. Group News Srahan Scout Centre September 29th, saw the visit of our Chief Scout Martin Burbridge to the Group to officiate at the opening of our new Scout Centre at Srahan at the base of Arderin outside Camross. The new facility which includes some 40 indoor beds and ample camping facilities will be of great use to the Scout Group locally and will bring many other scout groups & youth organisations into the area. The Group would like to thank the Kavanagh family for leasing the facility to them and the many people and companies that helped to date with the renovations of the facility. Noel Ryan receives highest Adult Award Noel (pictured below) was bestowed with the Highest Adult Award Scouting Ireland can bestow upon an Adult Leader for long and profound service to scouting by the Chief Scout at the Srahan opening ceremony. He has been a member of the Group since 1972, his service to the community and scouting for many years has been of the highest quality and the Group are honoured that the National level of the organisation saw fit to reward his achievements on his retirement from active service. Election to National Management Committee At Scouting Ireland National Council in Kilarney in June, Francis Minogue was elected as Provincial Commissioner for the South East Province with responsibility for the Scout Counties of Slieve Bloom, South Kildare, Cill Dara (North Kildare), Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford and Carlow/Kilkenny. Some 7,000 youth and adult members are involved in Scouting in this area. Francis is the first member of the Group to be elected to the National Board. County Awards Well done to the adult award recipients, Francis Minogue (Silver Merit Award); Tony Foyle (Bronze Merit Award); James Marks (Certification of Commendation); Caroline Marks (Certificate of Commendation); Alwyn Stapleton (10 year service award); Noel Ryan (25 year service award), for their efforts for scouting in Roscrea. Leaders Qualified Congratulations to Caroline Marks & James Marks upon receiving their Woodbeads marking the completion of their Leader Training. New Group Flag & Badge Well done to Caroline & the scouts on completion of the new flag & badge. Thanks to Tommy Casey for your assistance. Slieve Bloom Scout County Congratulations to James Marks on his recent election as Deputy County Commissioner & Caroline Marks on her appointment as County Programme Co-ordinator for the Slieve Bloom Scout County (of Laois, Offaly and North Tipperary). Caroline & James will continue the Groups strong involvement in the Scout County. End of Year Service & Community Awards For the first time this year, the Group introduced an End of Year Ecumenical Service & Awards Night. All Sections were in attendance, with a good crowd of parents & families. Thanks to the clergy from the Catholic, Church of Ireland & Methodist communities for their attendance and continuing support. Well done to all award winners and thank you again to the Roscrea Credit Union, John Brophy of CAMP and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for accepting our Community Awards for your continuing service to the community of Roscrea.
2006 Annual Report
Scouting Celebrates it Centenary in 2007 2007 marks the centenary of the foundation of Scouting by Robert Baden Powell. Today over 40,000 young people in Today there are some 117 youth members in the Scout Group. These are split across the Groups four sections; Beavers (6 to 8 year olds), Cubs ( It typical Irish style the centenary celebrations will last 18 months, starting in February 2007 and stretching through to August 2008 to cover the official commencement of Scouting in Ireland. Roscrea Scouts & scouting in the Beaver News 24 Beavers led by Caroline and her team really enjoyed there first full year of scouting following their formation in April 2005. The highlight of the Beaver Year was undoubtedly the Beaver Slumber night attended by some 18 Beavers in Dundrum International Scout Centre on the June Bank Holiday Weekend. The Beavers had a very active programme including partaking in a Christmas Card Art Competition, trips to Glassderry Woods, Halloween Party in Mountrath, Panto Trip, St.Patricks Day Parade, Sports Day in Pullough and much much more. Cub News Some 38 Cubs lead by James and his team also had a super year, again their first full year since forming in March 2005. The Cubs had their first Camping Trip, with a two night Cub Pack Holiday on the June Bank Holiday Weekend to the Dundrum International Scout Centre. The other highlights of the Year including the section winning the County Mini Olympics in Banagher in June, coming third in the County Quiz and representing the County at the National Finals in Kildare, a practice camping night, County Cub Hike in Glenbarrow, Easter Egg Hunt in Golden Grove, trip to Fire Station and Stapletons Bakery, Patricks Day Parade, Lions Club Charity Walk etc Scout News 32 Scouts progressed well during a very busy and active year. The Scouts Section Annual Camp was to Castlegregory in Co. Kerry. After arriving to storm conditions that resulted in emergency accommodation for the first night, the weather for the rest of the week was fine. The Scouts enjoyed a week of water sports, sports and much more. The Cubs who were due to move to Scouts in September visited the Camp for 1 night. The other highlights of the year including the County Camp in Ballykilmurray, the County Sponsored Hike in Glenbarrow, Log Cabin Weekend, Lions Club Charity Walk, winning the County Quiz and attending the National Finals in Kildare, trip to Killaloe OEC, Patricks Day Parade, PL’s Training Weekend in Kinnity and much more. Congratulations to Tony Foyle who completed his Leader Training during 2006 and received his Woodbeads from Francis Minogue, Venture News Ollie and his band of 14 Ventures gelled well during their first year together. The new Venture Section also enjoyed a very active year the highlight of which was the Annual Camp in Castlegregory. The Ventures after sleeping on the GAA dressing room floor on night one enjoyed a week including cycling the
June 23rd was a night of great celebration for the Scout Troop in Roscrea. After a 34 year history the group official opened and invested their first members to their new Beaver Colony (6 to 8 year olds) and Cub Pack ( The evening was well attended, with the Martin Burbridge Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland as the guest of honour, Professional Support Officer, many representatives from the other Scout Groups in the The evening commenced with an address by the Francis Minogue, Group Leader and a lighting of the candles ceremony to mark the start of the 2 new sections. Rousing campfire songs got everyone in the mood. The readings and blessings on the evening were thoughtfully put together with the assistance of clergy from the Catholic, The following were invested as new Beavers, Cubs and Scouters/Leaders during the ceremony: Leaders: Niall Cahir, Michelle Delahunty, James Marks, Patricia Maypother, Michael Breen, Sean Cullen, Sean Delaney, Fionuala Doyle, Diarmuid Fitzgerald, Lauretta Fitzpatrick, Geraldine Keary, Ann Kieran, Christy Lupton, Timothy Meagher, Caroline Marks, Karen McLeish, Marcella Mullally, Nuala O’Gorman, Pat O’Gorman, Cathy Owens, Caroline Reid, Lorraine Ryan, James Shanahan, Patricia Sheeran, Paul Spencer and Angela Talbot. New Beavers: Patrick Ownes, Caithlin Kieran,Andrew Cullen, Shane Fletcher, Elle Cahir, Ben Spencer, Arianna Carroll, Luke Spencer, Laura Gee, Padraic Marks, Georgina Abbott, Laura Kieran, Calum Cooke, Brian Tierney, Jordan Drought, Darragh Hoctor, Shanice Drought, Clive McLeish, Dylan Carroll, Katie Dunne, Shauna Fitzgerald, Dayle Fletcher, Simon Meagher, Seanna Clifford, Aoife Mullally, Keelan Flynn and Lucas Groll. New Cubs: Kate Doyle, Mark Murphy, Cian Rigney, Enda Moloney, Aaron Dollard, Fergal Flanagan, Jamie Carroll, Samantha Brown, Kira Tierney, Billy Breen Slattery, Derbhal Reid, Eoin Hobbs, Michael Campion, Aoife Fitzpatrick, Jack Delaney, Niamh Talbot, Kyle Cahir, Niamh Marks, Thomas Ryan, Megan Ryan, Kelly Maher, Darragh Ugarte, Kyle Shanahan, Ciara Lupton., Brian Abbott, Daryl Ryan, Ava Meagher, Eoin Cooke, Dylan McLeish, Emily Dunne, Sinead Flanagan, Kevin Shaw, Jamie Ryan, Shane Culleton, Dylan Walsh and Rody Ryan After the investiture a Community Award for Services to Scouting was presented to the community of the Sacred Heart, Alywn Stapleton received his 5 Year Adult Service Award and a presentation to the Chief Scout was made. Badge and Medal presentations to the new Beavers and Cubs were made rewarding their hard work over the past three months. Activity Packed Year With 4 Sections and some 120 youth members 2005 was an actioned packed year. January saw the Patrol Leaders attend the Annual Parents Day & Investiture On Friday February 4th saw the investiture of 14 new scouts into the Roscrea Scouts. The new scouts invested by the Group’s Spiritual Advisor Fr. Lorcan Kenny were David Quinlan, Peter Campion, Ciara Fitzgerald, Joesph Kelly, David Lupton, Gillian Lupton, Kate Lupton, Luke McAndrew, Brian McNamara, Padraig Mullally, Adam Ryan, Joesph Ryan, Thomas Sheils and Katie Spencer. The evening commenced with the viewing of the Patrol Projects on Munster Rugby, Camogie, Hurling and Music. The Scouts Own / Investiture service began with a welcome address from Fiona Maree the Group Chairperson and a Service Award Presentation to Fr. Lorcan Kenny. After the investiture service all present were treated to some light refreshments before the Awards Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony saw the presentation of Merit Badges, Award Badges and Service Stars to all the Scouts. Star Scout Awards were presented to Joe Sheeran, Conor Abbott, Maebh Campion and Daniel McCarthy. The main Awards of the Evening were Venture of the Year: Andrew Delaney Scout of the Year: Niamh Ryan Venture Sportsperson of the Year: Damien Stone Scout Sportsperson of the Year: Joe Sheeran New Scouts of the Year (2004): Ciara Fitzgerald & Luke McAndrew New Scout of the Year (2003): Leah Bergin Best Patrol of the Year: Best Patrol on Annual Camp: Francis Minogue, Group Leader in his address thanked all the Leaders and all the current and past members of the Parents Committee for their service during 2004. Special thanks was given to Stephan Feehan who completed his term as Group Leader during 2004. 5 Year Service Awards were presented to Tony Foyle, Shane Cahill and Bernadette Spillane each of who have given much valued service to Scouts in Roscrea for many years. Log Cabin Weekend Later in February the Scout Troop enjoyed a weekend trip to Kinnity Log Cabin. A weekend of hiking, team building challenges and the traditional assault course was enjoyed by all. National Scout Quiz After finishing second in the County Table Quiz in February to 6th Offaly Banagher and Lusmagh Scouts, the Roscrea Team of Emily Maree, Gillian Lupton, Lindsay Delaney and Katie Spencer qualified for the National Scout Quiz Final held in On Saturday April 16th the Banagher and Roscrea teams leaders in tow set off for Leader Training Course Following on from their Induction sessions as Leaders, twelve of the new Beaver and Cub Leaders attended a weekend training course on the Fundamentals & Essentials of w.orking as Leaders in the Scout Group. Scout The last weekend in April saw the Roscrea Scouts hosting the Slieve Bloom County Camp at the Group Camp at Kinnity Log Cabin The June bank holiday weekend saw the Group Camp at the Log Cabin. The Scouts travelled up on Friday night to set-up base, they were joined by the Cubs on Saturday morning for their first overnight trip. The programme for Saturday morning included a hillwalk for the Scouts and team challenges around the Cabin for the Cubs and their Leaders. In the evening the Beavers and families joined for a Barbeque which was followed by a rousing Cub Mini Olympics Saturday June 11th, saw the new Roscrea Scouts Cub Pack took part in their first 8 year olds 40 metres race: 2nd: Niamh Talbot Relay race: Egg & Spoon race: 3rd: Niamh Talbot 9 year olds 50m metres race: 3rd Mark Murphy Sack Race: 3rd Jack Delaney Long Puck: 1st Jamie Ryan 10 year olds Javelin: 2nd Aaron Dollard Long Puck: 3rd Thomas Ryan Team Events Relay: Tug-o-war: The leaders had a successful day also, winning both novelty events (3 Legged race & Stretcher race) with great style. Scout & Venture Annual Camp to Doolin in Saturday July 9th saw some thirty scouts and ventures and their leaders embark on the highlight of the Scout year. The week long Annual Camp was held for the first time in Doolin in The week was action packed, with the highlights including a trips to Kilrush Creek Activity centre for watersports, At the end of the week the Badgers were announced as the Best Patrol on Annual Camp lead by their Patrol Leader, Joe Sheeran. The troop would like to thank everyone who helped in organising the event and in particular Coughlan Transport and Andrew Walsh Coaches for their continuing support. New Section Leaders Noel Ryan and Alwyn Stapleton took over the jobs of Scout and Venture Section Team Leaders respectively in September. Halloween Parties All sections held parties to celebrate Halloween with the Beaver section travelling to Mountrath to the celebrate with the Group in Mountrath. Leadership Training Course Claire McGrath, Lindsay Delaney and Niamh Abbott attended the Patrol Leadership training course held at the start of November in the Community Centre in Kinnity. All received their Leadership badges and certificates after the weekend. |
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