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The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Character and Spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and as responsible citizens, to improve society. Of the 750,000 people between the ages of 6 and 18, approximately 2.5% participate in Scouting Ireland. | The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Character and Spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and as responsible citizens, to improve society. Of the 750,000 people between the ages of 6 and 18, approximately 2.5% participate in Scouting Ireland. | ||
Scouting Ireland achieves its aims through a system of progressive self-education, known as the [[Scout method]]. The principal elements are: | Scouting Ireland achieves its aims through a system of progressive self-education, known as the [[Scouting Ireland Scout Method|Scout method]]. The principal elements are: | ||
* Young People and Adults working together | * Young People and Adults working together | ||
* Service and Commitment | * Service and Commitment | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
In 1908, Scouting was brought from England and spread across Ireland. The earliest known Scouting event in Ireland was in the | In 1908, Scouting was brought from England and spread across Ireland. The earliest known Scouting event in Ireland was in the Phoenix Park in [[1908]] with members of the Dublin City Boy Scouts (later Scouting Ireland S.A.I.) taking part. | ||
The coming of the [[Great War]] in 1914 could have brought about the collapse of Scouting, but the training provided through the patrol system proved its worth. Patrol leaders took over when adult leaders volunteered for active military duty. Scouts contributed to the war effort in many ways; most notably was the [[Irish Sea Scouts|Sea Scouts]], who took the place of regular coast guardsmen, thus freeing them from service afloat. | The coming of the [[Great War]] in 1914 could have brought about the collapse of Scouting, but the training provided through the patrol system proved its worth. Patrol leaders took over when adult leaders volunteered for active military duty. Scouts contributed to the war effort in many ways; most notably was the [[Irish Sea Scouts|Sea Scouts]], who took the place of regular coast guardsmen, thus freeing them from service afloat. | ||
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== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
The first [[Scouting Ireland Chief Scout|Chief Scout]] elected was [[Scouting Ireland Chief Scout | The first [[Scouting Ireland Chief Scout|Chief Scout]] elected was [[Scouting Ireland Chief Scout|Martin Burbridge]], the former National Treasurer of Scouting Ireland (CSI). His term will ended with his resignation in 2008. He was succeeded by Michael John Shinnick on appointment by the National Management Committee (NMC) which was ratified by election at National Council in March 2009. Other National Officers include Michael Devins (National Secretary), Francis Minogue (National Treasurer), Ian Davy (Chief Commissioner for Youth Programme) and John Brennan (Chief Commissioner for Adult Resources). Fr. David Kenneally(chairperson of the National Spiritual and Religious Advisory Panel). | ||
For organisational purposes, Ireland is divided into six Scout Provinces; namely the Northern, Southern, North Eastern, South Eastern, Western and Dublin provinces. Each province is subsequently divided into Scout Counties, each having its own duly elected County Commissioner. There is a National Management Committee which acts like a board of directors of the association. Éamonn Lynch is currently CEO and together with his professional team are located the headquarters in Larch Hill. | For organisational purposes, Ireland is divided into six Scout Provinces; namely the Northern, Southern, North Eastern, South Eastern, Western and Dublin provinces. Each province is subsequently divided into Scout Counties, each having its own duly elected County Commissioner. There is a National Management Committee which acts like a board of directors of the association. Éamonn Lynch is currently CEO and together with his professional team are located the headquarters in Larch Hill. | ||
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== Sections == | == Sections == | ||
Currently the Association operates in four sections (note that the age ranges given are approximate): | Currently the Association operates in four sections (note that the age ranges given are approximate): | ||
*[[Scouting Ireland Beaver Scouts|Beaver Scouts]] (6-8), a fun-based introduction to parts of the [[Scout method]]; | *[[Scouting Ireland Beaver Scouts|Beaver Scouts]] (6-8), a fun-based introduction to parts of the [[Scouting Ireland Scout Method|Scout method]]; | ||
*[[Scouting Ireland Beaver Scouts|Cub Scouts]] (9-11), notable by the uniquely Irish symbolic framework it uses; | *[[Scouting Ireland Beaver Scouts|Cub Scouts]] (9-11), notable by the uniquely Irish symbolic framework it uses; | ||
*[[Scouting Ireland Scouts|Scouts]] (12-15), the next step, which continues to challenge young teenagers in the tradition of Baden-Powell; | *[[Scouting Ireland Scouts|Scouts]] (12-15), the next step, which continues to challenge young teenagers in the tradition of Baden-Powell; | ||
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*[[Scouting Ireland Rover Scouts|Rover Scouts]] (18-20), the final step in Irish Scouting. | *[[Scouting Ireland Rover Scouts|Rover Scouts]] (18-20), the final step in Irish Scouting. | ||
== ONE Programme == | == [[ONE Programme]] == | ||
Scouting Ireland is currently developing a new programme using WOSM's ''Renewed Approach to Programme'' methodology. It was felt after the formation of Scouting Ireland that a redesigned programme would add coherency to the implementation of Youth Programme in the [[21st Century]]. The Programme Development Team meet regularly to assess how the needs and aspirations of young people have changed over time and how best to design activities that remain challenging for Scouting Ireland's youth members. Scouting Ireland inherited two separate programmes from its legacy associations, thus prompting the need to create a single method. | Scouting Ireland is currently developing a new programme using WOSM's ''Renewed Approach to Programme'' methodology. It was felt after the formation of Scouting Ireland that a redesigned programme would add coherency to the implementation of Youth Programme in the [[21st Century]]. The Programme Development Team meet regularly to assess how the needs and aspirations of young people have changed over time and how best to design activities that remain challenging for Scouting Ireland's youth members. Scouting Ireland inherited two separate programmes from its legacy associations, thus prompting the need to create a single method. | ||
