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News concerning the Manannán Scout troop

Commando Course 2025

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The commando course will take place this Saturday, Feb 15th in Lough Dan. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5NR7ffy3bMHcQtdP8

Scouts need to be there at 10:30. We hope to be finished by 3.

Scouts will need old clothes to do the course in and a full clean change of clothes and shoes for after. They will also need a packed lunch and a warm drink.

Please contact the scout leaders if you have an questions.

Monday/Tuesday Night Boating

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Manannan and Fodhla will be running boating on Monday and Tuesday nights. Monday will be for sailing and Tuesday will be rowing and kayaking. Boating will run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and is open to scouts of all ages in both sections. The Duty Watches from both sections will be expected down from 7pm and finish at 10pm to prepare and tidy up each week. Scouts should be ready to go out on the water for 7.30 so they should come down in boating gear, or come down early to get ready.

Sea Scout Uniform Info

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For both Fodhla and Mananán, the uniform requires:

  • A navy crewneck knit jumper
  • Navy trousers
  • Black shoes
  • Black socks
  • A belt
  • A knife
  • A whistle
  • A lanyard
  • A neckerchief and woggle

For the badges we use the Gasóga Mara chest badge, the world scout badge (purple) and the sea scout membership badge (navy). An 8ú badge and Dún laoghaire badge are worn on the arm.

Scouts will be given an 8ú neckerchief when they are invested.

All uniform pieces can be purchased at https://thescoutshop.ie or at their shop in Bray: Unit 5, Bray South Business Park, Killarney Rd, Ballywaltrin, Bray, Co. Wicklow, D01 P522

Easter Camp 2024

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Once again Fodhla and Mananán will be camping in Powerscourt this Easter.

DATES: 29 March – 1 April

Lifts will be organised in each troop. More details will be emailed to you or posted on the website.

All scouts must have a completed Activity Consent Form and Managing Medications Form if they take any regular medication.

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Commando Course 2024

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The 2024 Commando Course will take place this Saturday, 10th February, in Lough Dan. This is an obstacle course that involves Manannán and Fodhla. Scouts should be down in Lough Dan for 10.30am and the event will finish up around 3pm (some older scouts will be expected to go back to the den afterwards to unload and pack away gear).

Lifts will be organised by each Watch so Scouts should make sure they attend their meetings on Thursday/Friday to learn lift details (contact Watch Leaders if unavailable for meeting).

Scouts should make sure they bring the following gear:

  • Manannán/Fodhla Hoodie and Neckerchief
  • Old clothes to do the commando course- runners, shorts/trousers, t-shirt (these will get very muddy so cheap clothes recommended)
  • Full change of clothes
  • Jacket, Fleece, Hat, Gloves to stay warm
  • Lunch and Water