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Group History – Douglas Scouts
In 1930, in the Knights of Columbanus Headquarters on the South Terrace, the first 6 CBSI Units in Cork were found. They were:
- 1st Cork (Cathedral)
- 2nd Cork (South Parish)
- 3rd Cork (St. Patricks)
- 4th Cork (St. Peter & Pauls)
- 5th Cork (The Lough)
- 6th Cork (Douglas)
In November 1951, Rev. William Dineen who was then chaplain at Colaiste Mhuire, Douglas, and an assistant curate in the Parish, attended a meeting of the Diocesan Scout Council, accompanied by Mr Brendan Larkin (Snr.) and they reorganised the 6th Cork Douglas Scout Troop. Mr. Walter McGrath had been elected Diocesan Commissioner the same night, and he was appointed the Scoutmaster of the troop, acting in the capacity until the following summer when Mr. Bill Murphy succeeded him.
Group History – St. FinBarres Scouts
St. FinBarres Scout Group was founded in April 1930 to provide Scouting activities for the boys in the Choir of St. FinBarres Cathedral. The Cub Pack was added in 1931, Venture Scouts in 1968 and Beavers in 1978. The Group has always maintained the link with St. FinBarres Cathedral. The Group had used St. FinBarres Hall in Dean Street as its main base for most of its years of operation.
Group History – Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group
In 2013 the 2nd Cork St. FinBarres Cathedral Scout Group moved from their hall in Dean Street and merged with the Douglas Scout Group. The newly merged group then started under the combined name of Douglas & St Finbarres Scout Group.
The newly merged group opened in August 2013 with 3 Beaver Colonies, 3 Cub Packs, 3 Scout Troops, a Venture Unit and a Rover Crew operatinng from our Douglas scout hall.
The Group currently has a Beaver Colony, 2 Cub Packs, 2 Scout Troops, a Venture Unit and a Rover Crew.
Group Council
The function of the Group Council is assist section leaders thereby ensuring that the mission of Scouting is being implemented throughout the Scout Group using the progressive programmes developed by the National Youth Programme Committee. In other words, the Group Council is responsible for the administration and support of Scouting in the Scout Group. The Group Council administers the Group and makes decisions in conjunction with fellow group scouters on the direction the Group will take.
The Douglas & St. FinBarres Group Council is made up of:
- Group Leader: Evan Causer
- Chairperson: Mercy Fenton
- Deputy Group Leader: Peter Hertting
- Secretary: Don McCarthy
- Treasurer: Amy Conway
- Quartermaster: Andrew Breslin
Group Forum
All of our Group Scouters (adult leaders) make up the Group Forum. There are group forum meetings held on a regular basis. These meetings are very useful for sharing ideas and updates on any upcoming events within the group and our wider scout county.
New Members
Have you a child or a family member interested in joining the group? Complete the Waiting List Form and we’ll contact you asap.
For general enquiries about the group or if you’re interested in joining as an adult member please Contact Us.
How to find us
John Slye Scout Hall,
Churchyard Lane,
Douglas,
Cork, T12 AE22.
OSI Map Grid Reference: W 70044 69171
GPS: 51°52’27.4″N 8°26’08.6″W (51.874278, -8.435722)
Click here to get directions to the hall.
