Scouting History 1950

During the mid 1950s, changes had to be made to the Constitution and Rules of CBSI because of legal requirements. The revised book was immediately known as the "Grey Book" because of the colour of its covers and was not regarded as much of an improvement to its predecessor.

The first national training course had twenty six scout leaders in attendance and was held in Larch Hill. The following districts provided the numbers for the course Limerick 7, Cork 6, Belfast 5, Dublin 3, Sligo 2, Waterford 2 and Mayo 1. The first issue of the Scout Leader was published its aim was to communicate information from headquarters to scout leaders throughout the country. The Chief Scout for the Scout Association of Ireland was Lord Powerscourt (1949 – 1965) and for the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland was Professor Joseph B Whelehan (1930 – 1962).

Venture Scouts

The first Venture Scout news-sheet, produced by the National Venture Scout Team is now available on www.scouts.ie/ventures. The Programme Commissioner (Venture Scouts) Steven Cull has asked that venture scout groups put it up in their dens and send on all news, reports, feedback and your entry for photo of the month (nothing is too crazy) to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to make sure that you're in for the next issue which will be available in the first week in February.

In order to raise much needed funds for their group the Kilmacud Ventures are holding a Venture Ball on the 19th of April next. The venue is the Garda Club on Harcourt Street in Dublin, City Centre.There will be a DJ and food on the night and it promises to be a great laugh for all! Tickets are looking to be at around 25euro but will be verified before they go on sale. For more info one can contact them on bebo or email F.A.O. ash/nici re; THE BALL to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

5th / 10th Limerick St Josephs

The Group are holding a dinner dance to celebrate 80 years in existence. The venue for the occasion is the Hilton hotel on Saturday 23rd Feb 2008. Tickets are €50 for further details contact either Angela at 0857412276 or Sheila at 0863643148.

Scouting Limerick

This weekly column (which of course would not happen without the support of the Limerick Independent who has provided the space on a weekly base) has increased the Scouting profile within our Scout County. Information, reports etc being passed on through the column has been well accepted over the last twelve months not only by ourselves in scouting but also the general public.

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