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2nd/6th/47th/93rd Cork Douglas & St. Fin Barre's Scout Group https://dsfscouts.ie

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Our patrol had to use all their navigational skills to complete this weekends MPC in very challenging conditions. We are very proud of their achievement! Many thanks to the staff and our scouters for making adventures like this possible.
#ScoutingIreland
#MountainPursuitChallenge
#WicklowMountains

19.10.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On top of Croaghan

On top of Croaghan

Well-deserved badges

Well-deserved badges

Beatiful sunrise over camp site

Beatiful sunrise over camp site

Coffee in the morning - essential!

Coffee in the morning - essential!

Last weekend's Connaught MPC was a true baptism by fire for our gang. A tough route (that steep and long ascent of Croaghan ...) and challenging weather conditions (low temperatures, fog, rain, strong winds) thrown in for good measure.
#MountainPursuitChallenge
#ScoutingIreland

22.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lot of preparation is needed before going to a Mountain Pursuit Challenge: studying maps, preparing route cards, food, and gear, ... Our patrol is now ready for Achill Island ready after all that hard work. Pray for good weather. 🀞
#eastwestmapping
#scoutingireland
#mountainpursuitchallenge

18.09.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great pleasure being able to assist Cork Sub Aqua Club with their Women in Sport and Seagrass Survey events - tea and coffee after a dive is always welcome!

#speirgorm
#trangia
#womeninsport

13.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Child hangs off grey climbing wall, against a sky of lighter grey

Child hangs off grey climbing wall, against a sky of lighter grey

3 children scale a vertical grey climbing wall, against a grey sky

3 children scale a vertical grey climbing wall, against a grey sky

The full climbing wall, showing 3 kids climbing upwards and 2 adults supervising

The full climbing wall, showing 3 kids climbing upwards and 2 adults supervising

Our Monday and Tuesday cubs visited Blarney this evening to wrap up the Scouting season by having fun on the climbing tower. Many thanks to Blarney scouts, in particular to Will, Tim and Owen for making this possible. #Speirgorm #Blarney #Cork #Scouts

24.06.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fun evening for our Tuesday cubs - a visit to the fire station on Anglesea Street. Many thanks to all the staff in particular to Paul Murtagh from 1st Cork Crosshaven Sea Scouts for making this possible.

10.06.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mournes did not disappoint this weekend and a challenging route in glorious sunshine on the
Ulster Mountain Pursuit Challenge was enjoyed. A massive well done to all the patrols that took part in the event and thanks to the Chief Scout for joining us at high camp.

12.05.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Woke since 1908!

01.05.2025 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Busy weekend for our youth members: the cubs went to the Cub County Hike in Kerry, beavers visited Doneraile Park and our scouts hiked up Mangerton mountain.

06.04.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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About 40 people attended our World Scout Jamboree information evening. Past participants shared their experiences and there seems to be a strong interest in the event.

05.04.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Tuesday night scouts were busy tonight doing their route cards in prep for their Sunday hike. #GetOut #GetActive

01.04.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done to our 6 intrepid ventures who faced horrible conditions on Saturday (exceptionally low visibility, strong gusty wind, rain and hail) on the eastern ridges of the Reeks.
After an 8 year absence from the Mountain Havoc's we are back!

09.03.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seven planets align in UK skies this week for last time until 2040 - BBC News The best chance to see as many as possible will be after sunset on Wednesday and Thursday.

7 planets to be visible in the night sky for last time until 2040. If your Beaver, Cub, Scout or Venture see planets plz have them give their leader a full report.
#NightSky #ScoutingIreland #GetOut #GetActive
www.bbc.com/news/article...

27.02.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Tuesday night scouts over the w/e undertook a camping hiking expedition. Sunday was cold & foggy, it put their nav skills to the test, but they worked as a team and hit their nav marks. Big thanks to leaders Peter & Andy. #ScoutingIreland #ScoutsIE #GetOut #GetActive

10.02.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kinsale, Ballincollig, Douglas and Kilbritain scouters came together today to learn about Alpine/Winter Mountaineering. Topics ranged from avalanches, crevasse rescue, altitude sickness, clothing/boots to rope work. Many thanks to Neil Mahony from Kilbritain scouts for running this training session.

02.02.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'An army marches on its stomach' - and our cubs are no different. Last week while at Knockadoon camp they prepared, cooked and served all the camp meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
#lifeskills

24.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Knockadoon 2025 Jan 17 - 19 Douglas & St Finbarrs Cubs
YouTube video by Sheldon Kirkwood Knockadoon 2025 Jan 17 - 19 Douglas & St Finbarrs Cubs

Our 3 cub sections spent the weekend in Knockadoon Camp - a weekend full of positive energy: games, exploring, making new friends and fun, loads and loads of fun!

21.01.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 2nd (Tuesday) Scout Section were in town on their annual Christmas Marina Market and Ferris Wheel outing. #MerryChristmas #HoHoHo

13.12.2024 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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