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The 11th Limerick Newcastle West Scouts opened in October, 2012. We are based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, Ireland and are part of Limerick Scout County and Scouting Ireland. We have active Beaver (6, 7 & 8), Cub (9, 10 & 11), Scout (12, 13, 14 & 15) and Venture Scout (15, 16 & 17) sections […]

where are we?

To be brutally honest it was very hard work to keep going over the various lockdowns. But here we are in September 2021 with a robust group thanks to some amazing new and not so new scout leaders. We have Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures and Rovers. We have no idea what the rest of the […]

Starting 2019/2020

We are off again starting a new year. Registration is Thursday the 5th of September, 2019 7-8:30pm in the Den in Newcastle West. We have limited spaces in Beavers and Cubs so attending registration to confirm your child’s interest is vital. We are, as usual, looking for leaders. Particularly male volunteers. No previous scouting experience […]

Start to 2018/2019 Scouting Year

We are just about to start up for 2018 and we are swimming in waiting lists. It’s daunting and disappointing to have to say no so often but we are delighted to see so much interest in scouting. We have big plans to get rid of our waiting lists. We fingers crossed for a successful […]

The Start of the Scouting Year

Did you know that the scout group in Newcastle West has 65 youth members? We do and they started their 2017 scout year with a bang. Some have already been camping, travelled to Cork to squelch in the mud and all have made new friends as new members have joined. We still have the dreaded […]

New Scout Year Starts 2016

We are back and up and running starting all Sections the week of the 12th of September. We have called all that we can from our waiting lists. Unfortunately we have a large number still waiting for Beaver Scouts. We are also short handed for the Cub Scout Section. Think about volunteering your time. You […]

Days & Times Changes for Sections

Some of our Sections are moving days and times this year. Our new days and times are as follows: Beavers – Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 Cubs – Tuesdays 7pm – 8.15pm Scouts – Wednesdays 7:45 – 9 Venture Scouts – Thurdays 7.30pm – 9pm

Starting Back/Registration September 2015

County Skills Days

The Beavers and Cubs are planning to attend this year’s County Skills Days run by Limerick Scout County. Cubs – 12th October, 2014. Drop off and pick up at Curraghchase Scout Centre 11am to 3pm. Beavers – 19th October, 2014. Drop off and pick up at the Den 10am to 4pm. For more details please […]

Meetings Start Sept 9th & 10th 2014

All Scout Meetings restart next week! Tues 9th Sept – Beaver Scouts 6:30pm – 7:30pm Tues 9th Sept – Cub Scouts 7:45pm – 9pm Wed 10th Sept – Scouts 7pm – 8:30pm Wed 10th Sept – Venture Scouts 7pm – 9pm Group Leader – Mary O Donnell Beaver Section Leader – Naoise O Donnell Cub […]

Registration Night 2014

Registration for 2014/2015 is Thursday 4th September, 2014 from 7pm – 9pm in the Den. We are taking in new recruits for nearly all sections. Existing scouts need to ensure they are registered and their consent forms are signed! Looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting some new people.