Welcome to the website of the 23rd Limerick Scouts- Caherdavin. We’re a very activie group made up of the Chriost Rí Beaver Colony, Clonmacken Cub Pack, Caherdavin Scout Troop, Caherdavin Venture Scout Unit and Caherdavin Rover Scout Crew. We are members of Scouting Ireland, based in Limerick Scout County.
We’re based in the Caherdavin Area in Limerick City. The Group was founded in 1973 (just 3 years after the Parish of Christ the King was founded). Originally our meetings were held in the School’s prefabs but this fell into disrepair so in 1993 we opened our own purpose built Scout Hall. At one stage we had the largest Scout Unit in the entire association with two Beaver Colony’s, three Cub Packs, two Scout Troop and a Venturer Group. Click here to read about the history of our Group.
Aims
Scouting Ireland is a voluntary, uniformed, non-formal educational movement for young people. The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, character, emotional, social, and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, to improve society. We do this through the Scout Method.
Sections
We currently have around 80 youth members and 17 scouters across 5 sections:
| Section | age range | Meeting Time | Section Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Scouts | 6, 7, 8 | Monday, 7pm-8.30pm | Ger Cavanagh |
| Cub Scouts | 9, 10, 11 | Tuesday, 7pm-8.30pm | Mike O’Halloran |
| Scouts | 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 | Wednesday, 7.30pm-9pm | Mark Hempenstall |
| Venture Scouts | 15, 16, 17 | Thursday, 7.30pm-9pm | Mark Hempenstall |
| Rover Scouts | 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 | tbc | n/a |
Officers
The officers of the group are:
| Group Leader | Des McKeown |
| Deputy Group Leader | Catherine Clancy |
| Group Chairperson | Tom Synott |
| Group Secretary | Catherine Clancy |
| Group Treasurer | Bridget Laffen |
| Tom Synott | |
| Group Quartermaster | Mike O’Halloran |
| Aaron Lally | |
| Group Webmaster | Barry Kennedy |
Location
We have our own Scout Hall, located on Blackthorn Dr in Limerick
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Website Info
This website was created by Barry Kennedy. All inquires relating to the website or photo galleries can be directed to me by email
Hi all,
I would love my oldest boy to join Scouts.
We live at Shelbourne Ave, Limerick.
Coudl we come On Wed 7.30pm (according to schedule), will you direct me please?
Thank you,
Anna
Hi Anna,
Please check your inbox for a reply.
Hi, i am interested in getting my son(6) to try out. Can you send on any info on recruiting. Thanks.
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Hi there,
I grew up in Limerick but now live in Auckland , New Zealand where I have recently become the assistant group leader at Remuera West Scouts. Would Caherdavin Scouts be interested in forming a link with our Scouts on an ongoing basis, your Scouts may be interested to find out what Scouts at the other end of the world are up to and likewise with ours. We have Keas ( same as Beavers), Cubs and Scouts at our den. Looking forward to hearing from you
Regards
Fiona
Hi there,I grew up in Limerick but now live in Auckland , New Zealand where I have recently become the assistant group leader at Remuera West Scouts. Would Caherdavin Scouts be interested in forming a link with our Scouts on an ongoing basis, your Scouts may be interested to find out what Scouts at the other end of the world are up to and likewise with ours. We have Keas ( same as Beavers), Cubs and Scouts at our den. Looking forward to hearing from you
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Hi there,
Can you give me a contact email and number for the group please?
Thanks,
Dave
Hi dave, you can email caherdavinscouts@gmail.com
Can you please advise a contact number for the beavers? Very intrested in signing my son up…
Rgds.,
Bob