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{{infobox WorldScouting | type = campsite | image = Larchlogo.png | name = Larch Hill | location = [[Tibradden]], [[Dublin]] | country = | {{infobox WorldScouting | type = campsite | image = Larchlogo.png | name = Larch Hill | location = [[Tibradden]], [[Dublin]] | country = Ireland | f-date = [[1938-05-04]] | founder = Prof. JB Whelehan | owner = [[Scouting Ireland]]}} | ||
'''Larch Hill''' is the national campsite, and administrative and training headquarters of [[Scouting Ireland]]. It was previously owned by [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)]]. It was purchased in [[1937]] and has gone on to become one of the main hubs of [[WOSM-European Region|European Scout]] camping. The estate has been revitalised in recent years with the creation of Scouting Ireland in [[2004]]. The architecturally unique hedquarters building remains the focal point of Larch Hill. The site consists of camping fields, a small hostel, conference facilities (in the Millennium Room), hiking trails, a nature centre, a [[Beaver Scout]] playground, a now derelict swimming pool and a large campfire circle. | '''Larch Hill''' is the national campsite, and administrative and training headquarters of [[Scouting Ireland]]. It was previously owned by [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)]]. It was purchased in [[1937]] and has gone on to become one of the main hubs of [[WOSM-European Region|European Scout]] camping. The estate has been revitalised in recent years with the creation of Scouting Ireland in [[2004]]. The architecturally unique hedquarters building remains the focal point of Larch Hill. The site consists of camping fields, a small hostel, conference facilities (in the Millennium Room), hiking trails, a nature centre, a [[Beaver Scout]] playground, a now derelict swimming pool and a large campfire circle. | ||
Larch Hill is so called as it is reputed that it was the site of the first ever planting of the European [[Larch]] species in | Larch Hill is so called as it is reputed that it was the site of the first ever planting of the European [[Larch]] species in Ireland. | ||
The resident warden is Damien O' Sullivan. The warden staff, or the ''[[Meitheal]]'', are voluntary members of Scouting Ireland and wear an orange [[neckerchief]] with the Larch symbol. They were also entitled (under [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)]]) to wear unique orange [[epaulettes]]. | The resident warden is Damien O' Sullivan. The warden staff, or the ''[[Meitheal]]'', are voluntary members of Scouting Ireland and wear an orange [[neckerchief]] with the Larch symbol. They were also entitled (under [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)]]) to wear unique orange [[epaulettes]]. | ||
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Very little is known about the ownership from the 1870s until early the last century. During the years 1914 to 1918 it is known that Larch Hill became a military [[sanatorium]], and was possibly used by soldiers affected by [[mustard gas]], used during the [[First World War]], to convalesce. | Very little is known about the ownership from the 1870s until early the last century. During the years 1914 to 1918 it is known that Larch Hill became a military [[sanatorium]], and was possibly used by soldiers affected by [[mustard gas]], used during the [[First World War]], to convalesce. | ||
The period 1918 to 1937 is also sketchy, however Sean Innes, the former warden, whose family occupied the now demolished Gate Lodge during this period, remembered that an American gentleman lived in Larch Hill with his mother during this period. In the period just pre-ceding the purchase of the estate by [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)|CBSI]] in 1937 a [[Dublin]] businessman and [[bookmaker]], John Coffey, owned the estate, however he found himself in financial difficulties, and the bank sequestered the estate. His father William was [[Lord Mayor of Dublin]], [[Alderman]] and High-Sheriff. | The period 1918 to 1937 is also sketchy, however Sean Innes, the former warden, whose family occupied the now demolished Gate Lodge during this period, remembered that an [[United States|American]] gentleman lived in Larch Hill with his mother during this period. In the period just pre-ceding the purchase of the estate by [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)|CBSI]] in 1937 a [[Dublin]] businessman and [[bookmaker]], John Coffey, owned the estate, however he found himself in financial difficulties, and the bank sequestered the estate. His father William was [[Lord Mayor of Dublin]], [[Alderman]] and High-Sheriff. | ||
== Link with Scouting == | == Link with Scouting == | ||
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== Larch Hill in the 21st Century == | == Larch Hill in the 21st Century == | ||
"The Hill", as it is known, has seen many changes in recent years. The construction of the pyramid building which houses those who work for [[Scouting Ireland]] on a permanent basis has brought a new lease of life to the campsite. The glass building also contains a function room named the Millennium Room which acts as a multipurpose meeting place for Scouts and [[Scouters]]. It also holds the bust of Fr. Tom Farrell the founder of the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (which came from the former national headquarters of [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)]] at Herbert Place) and an extensive museum given over to National and International badges and mementoes from [[World Scout Jamboree]]s. The meitheal team ensure that the campsite is kept in top shape for Scouts with any given weekend likely to see campers from the farthest corners of | "The Hill", as it is known, has seen many changes in recent years. The construction of the pyramid building which houses those who work for [[Scouting Ireland]] on a permanent basis has brought a new lease of life to the campsite. The glass building also contains a function room named the Millennium Room which acts as a multipurpose meeting place for Scouts and [[Scouters]]. It also holds the bust of Fr. Tom Farrell the founder of the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (which came from the former national headquarters of [[Scouting Ireland (CSI)]] at Herbert Place) and an extensive museum given over to National and International badges and mementoes from [[World Scout Jamboree]]s. The meitheal team ensure that the campsite is kept in top shape for Scouts with any given weekend likely to see campers from the farthest corners of Ireland and [[Europe]] visiting. It hosted one of the four national camps to celebrate the 75th year of Scouting Ireland (CSI) in 2002. It also played host to the National Scout and Venture Scout Fora 2006. In Summer 2006 it hosted an international jamboree for Deaf Scouts hosted by the 191st Dublin <ref name="deafscout">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2006| url = http://www.dublindeafscout.com/events.htm | title = Deaf Scout Jamb Larch Hill 06| format = | work = | publisher = 191st Dublin Scout Troop | accessdate = 2006-08-20 | accessyear =}}</ref> | ||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
