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Updated Constitution

The Group Council at its meeting on 13th May 2026, resolved to adopt a new Constitution for the Scout Group. This is the governing document for how our group is run and is provided in a prescribed format by Scouting Ireland. It replaces the existing constitution in place since 2017.

A copy of the new Constitution and current Group Charter which governs the relationship between our group and Scouting Ireland have been uploads toa new Governance section of our website.

A number of polices were also discussed and approved. This work is part of our Groups preparation to register as a charity.

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Notice of AGM 2025

Our AGM will take place on Thursday 11th September from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the Scout Hall.

Our AGM is open to all Parents and Leaders and you attendance is greatly appreciated.

As well as routine reports and the accounts for 2024/25 this year’s AGM will focus on:

  • Current Demand for Scouting
  • Reopening of the Scout Programme Section
  • Leader required to support our Programme Sections
  • Adult Assistance (non leader) Required.

We are conscious that as a voluntary organisation we depend on support from parents and other adults in the community to provide a programme for our youth members. This does mean that parents need to provide some level of support, be it as a leader on a regular or occasional basis, or to help with the administration of the groups or maintaining our hall and looking after equipment.

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Fees 2025/26

Fee Notes are issued by email via Pay Pal, but fees can be paid by cash or cheque on your child’s meeting night as well as by Pay Pal online.

We use Pay Pal one of the worlds leading payment processors to ensure that transactions are safe and secure. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us at the following email address: treasurer@ballinloughscouts.com

Fees for 2025/26 were set at the Group Council meeting of 7th August 2025 and have been increased to compensate for a large increase in annual registration fees to Scouting Ireland.  In 2024 the registration  were €65 per person.  Last year they increased to €85 per person and for the coming year are set at €91 per person.

The Fees agreed for the 2025/26 Scouting Year are:

Term 1 (September 2025 to January 2026)

  • Individual Youth Member  €100
  • Family (2 Youth Members) €150
  • Family (3 Youth Members) €200

Terms 2 (February 2026 to June 2026)

  • Individual Youth Member  €100
  • Family (2 Youth Members) €150
  • Family (3 Youth Members) €200
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Scout Section – September 2025

The Group has not operated a scout section (Ages 12 to 15) for a number of years. This is the section that provides the most scope for personal development as well as a wider range of activities and greater youth involvement.

It is planned to reopen our scout section for 2025/26, subject to confirming available leaders.

The initial cohort of scouts, will be restricted to those moving from cubs this year and meeting nights have been set for Thursdays 7pm to 8.30pm.

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Cubs – September 2025

The Cub are planning to recommenced on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 7pm until 8.30pm in the Scout Hall.

The Section is open to new members.

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Beavers – September 2025

The Beaver Section are provisionally scheduled to recommence on Monday 15th September from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Scout Hall.

This is subject to confirmation.

Due to the limited number of Beaver moving to Cubs, there is very limited availability for the current year for new members.

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Registration for 2024/25

Fees for 2024/25

The Group Council has set fees for 2024/25 for the full year as follows:

  • Individual Scout €180 – (2 payments of €90)
  • Family of 2 or more €260 (2 payments of €130)

Fees will be billed half yearly in September & February via PayPal

Fees can be paid online via Paypal or by Cash or Cheque at the Scout Hall

Note the fees above are inclusive of a €65 per person annual charge from Scouting Ireland

Consent Forms

A green parental Consent Form is required to be completed and signed for each scout. These will be issue in the first two weeks and should be returned to you section leaders as soon as possible.

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Opening Dates – September 2023

Re-opening for 2022/23 Scouting Year

Dear Scouts and Parents,

The following are the opening dates and fees for the Scout Year 2023/24:  

Reopening Dates 

Cub Scouts  – Tuesday 5th September 2023 (for returning and new members already contacted)

Beaver Scout – Monday 11th September 2022

Existing members will be contacted by their section leaders and Beaver due to move to Cubs will also be contacted to let them know.

New Members for 2023/24

New members will be offered from our waiting list in the first instance.  Join Waiting List

Registration for 2023/24

Notice of Fees and the Annual Parental Consent Form will be distributed in September. The Group Council has maintained fees at their current rates for 25023/24 which are:

Term 1 (September 2023 to January 2024)

  • Individual member €90
  • Family (2 or more members) €120

Term 2 (February 2024 to June 2024)

  • Individual member €90
  • Family (2 or more members) €120