Our Scout County.
Welcome to Erne Scout County Website
Erne Scout County is located on the Fermanagh, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan Borders. The County name comes from the Lough Erne that runs through the middle of our County where much of our Scouting occurs. Our County has 8 active groups.
The county was formed on January 1st 2004 along with the new national scouting association of Ireland, Scouting Ireland. The County is made up of all the old exsting groups of the Erne Region in Scouting Ireland (CSI) . The County is part of the Northern Province.
County Cub and Beaver Camp Great Success
The Erne County Cub and Beaver camp "Lil Monstaz" was herald as a great success with over 260 members of the county taking part.A big big thank you must go out to Jarleth and his team for a wonderful and enjoyable camp for our youngest members of the County. The Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts took part in a whole range of activites that included Canoeing, Speed boating, Bannana Boating, Backwoods, Shelter Building all the fun of the fair and much much more.
Please see the photos in the county photo tab above.
Please see the photos in the county photo tab above.
County Venture Hike Cuilcagh
The Erne County Venture Hike was held in the Cuilcagh Mountain park on the 27th of February. A good turnout from Enniskillen, Lisnaskea and Irvinestown Ventures enjoyed an early start on Sunday morning as they embarked on Cuilcagh. Along the way they developed their mountaineering skills and picked up a few tips on Teamwork and Leadership. At the summit, the Ventures cooked lunch on Trangias, (some more successful than others!) and enjoyed the views of Fermanagh. The otherwise perfect day was not spoilt by some brief Hail and Wind on the Mountain and the ventures thoroughly enjoyed their experience and are keen to get out again. All the Ventures and the County would like to thank event co-ordinator David Hopkins who did an excellent job and without whom the event would not have happened.
Yours in Scouting
Aidan
Yours in Scouting
Aidan
Scout County Challenge / Fun Event
3 scout sections from 3 groups were in attendance at the Scout County Challenge Fun Day held in Lough Navar Forest park on Saturday 26th February. The challenge it's self was a timed forced hike of 8 miles with 7 bases along the route. the bases included making pipelines, fishing, hunt the peg and much more. The teams were made up of scouts from each of the groups that attended. The winning team was made up from 3 members from Enniskillen 2 from Kinawley and 1 from lisnakea. The results are as follows:
1st Ramblers
2nd Oreo's
3rd Navarions
Big thank you must go to the leader team who helped out on the day.
See Photos on County photo tab above
Tony
1st Ramblers
2nd Oreo's
3rd Navarions
Big thank you must go to the leader team who helped out on the day.
See Photos on County photo tab above
Tony
Enniskillen (Friday Night Cubs) Tackle Lough Navar
30 Cub Scouts and Leaders were in attendance at the recent hike and Backwoods training held for Enniskillen Friday night cub scouts. The cubs all had a really enjoyable day With Sheleter building, Firelighting, water collection and with sessions on homemade stoves and survival kits the Cubs came away learning new skills getting them ready for when they start the one programme.
see photos in the photo tab
see photos in the photo tab
Cub Challenge Info Pack
in County Events page
First ever Cub Cooking Event
For the first time in the Erne Scout
County a cub cooking
event was held in Lisnaskea, hosted by 4th Fermanagh. A total of
11teams took part 5 groups represented from the county.. The teams where made
up of 4 cub scouts.. A great day was had
by all.. The cubs prepared a two course meal – a starter and a main course.. The
main course was a mince dish of their chosen choice. Some very good meals where
served up. Each team had to follow a theme in their meal of which was “Local” and their table
setting also reflected the “local” theme. We thank our judges, Jo, Debbie, Helena, Elizabeth and
Colum for their marking and tasting. It was a close competition but in the end
it was the Enniskillen Bear patrol who won with thier photo above. The results were as follow:
1st 2nd Fermanagh (Enniskillen) – Bear Patrol
2nd 2nd Fermanagh (Enniskillen) – Wolf Patrol
3rd Dowra
There was also a trophy for the best table setting which was judged separately from the main competition. And the winners of it went to:
17th Fermanagh - Kinawley Football and Kinawley Farmers..
Well done to all the cubs scouts who took part a great day was had..
Yours in Scouting
Celine Gleeson
1st 2nd Fermanagh (Enniskillen) – Bear Patrol
2nd 2nd Fermanagh (Enniskillen) – Wolf Patrol
3rd Dowra
There was also a trophy for the best table setting which was judged separately from the main competition. And the winners of it went to:
17th Fermanagh - Kinawley Football and Kinawley Farmers..
Well done to all the cubs scouts who took part a great day was had..
Yours in Scouting
Celine Gleeson
COUNTY BEAVER QUIZ 2011
The Erne Scout County Beaver Quiz was hosted this year by 14th
Fermanagh Derrylin, in Aughakillymaude Community Centre on Friday 4th
February 2011. In total 9 teams from the county took part. It was a close
competition but in the end it was the Master Minds – Wednesday night Beavers
from Enniskillen who took the shield. The results where as follow:
1st Master Minds – 2nd Fermanagh - Wednesday night Beavers
2nd Fantastic Four - 2nd Fermanagh - Wednesday night Beavers
3rd The Secret 6 – 14th Fermanagh - Derrylin
We thank Derrylin for hosting this event and to our quiz master Liam Mc Mulkin for a job well done.. And I also thank all the beavers for taking part it was an enjoyable night.
Yours in Scouting
Celine Gleeson
CPC
1st Master Minds – 2nd Fermanagh - Wednesday night Beavers
2nd Fantastic Four - 2nd Fermanagh - Wednesday night Beavers
3rd The Secret 6 – 14th Fermanagh - Derrylin
We thank Derrylin for hosting this event and to our quiz master Liam Mc Mulkin for a job well done.. And I also thank all the beavers for taking part it was an enjoyable night.
Yours in Scouting
Celine Gleeson
CPC
PL and APL Training Video
Cub Cook Out And Venture Hill Walk postponed
It was decided by the two individual teams organising these two events that they should be postponed due to weather conditions. These events will happen in the new year.
TRAINING CALENDAR UPDATED WITH BOOKING FROM IN TRAINING SECTION OF THIS SITE
Husband and Wife receive Woodbadge at county Event
Decky and Jackie Quinn from
1/2/3 Fermanagh Scout Group after receiving their Woodbadge Beads and Cert from County Commissioner Tony Smith. During the presentation Tony commended the hard work and commitment that both jackie and Decky have put into thier scouting roles in Enniskillen, he stated that it was a real privilege working with them in the Enniskillen Group and County.
1/2/3 Fermanagh Scout Group after receiving their Woodbadge Beads and Cert from County Commissioner Tony Smith. During the presentation Tony commended the hard work and commitment that both jackie and Decky have put into thier scouting roles in Enniskillen, he stated that it was a real privilege working with them in the Enniskillen Group and County.
County Cub Quiz 2010
The Erne Scout County Cub Quiz was hosted this year by 14th Fermanagh Derrylin, This was a very well run event and a big thank you must go to The Derrylin Leaders and also the county CPC Celine Glesson. In total 11 teams from the county took part and was a really hard fought competition with 2nd Fermanagh (Friday Cubs Wolf Patrol Enniskillen) taking first place. The results are as follows,
1st 2nd Fermanagh (Friday Cubs Wolf Patrol)
2nd 2nd Fermanagh (Friday Cubs Raven Patrol)
3rd 4th Fermanagh (Lisnaskea)
1st 2nd Fermanagh (Friday Cubs Wolf Patrol)
2nd 2nd Fermanagh (Friday Cubs Raven Patrol)
3rd 4th Fermanagh (Lisnaskea)
2nd Fermanagh (Friday Cub Scouts Wolf Patrol) Win County Challenge weekend
The Erne Scout County Cub Challenge took place on the weekend of 27th & 28th March 2010, at Castle Archdale Country Park, Lisnarick Co. Fermanagh. The weekend was organised with a series of "bases" spread out over the two days, with an overnight stay under canvas. The weekend officially started on the 27th at 12 noon, with registration of the teams, the teams consisted of 8 cub scouts per team and all the cub scout groups in the County were represented. The bases were all based on team orientated outdoor & scouting activities Every base was marked out of a total of 50 points.There were 78 children and 20 adult scouters on site and the weather held up well for the groups.The weekend was very enjoyable for all concerned and thanks must be passed on to all the groups who attended,the scouters who marked bases,especially our two guest markers,James McGuinness from Killybegs & Stephen Clyde from Coleraine. Special thanks to Tony Smith & Celine Gleeson, who's help was greatly appreciated in organising the event. As well as the bases,we had a very enjoyable Campfire and quite an interesting night hike around Castle Archdale forest est. The weekend ended with the awards and presentations on Sunday 28th at arounf 1300 hours 28th,around 1300 hours. I feel the weekend went very well and was a great success. The event was won by Team E,from the 1st,2nd & 3rd Fermanagh Group and second place was taken by a combined team from the 4th & 11th Fermanagh Groups,both of these teams now qualify to go to the national event. On Behalf of the Erne Scout County, we congratulate these groups and wish them well.
Liam McMulkin, Cub Challenge Co-Ordinator 2010.
Liam McMulkin, Cub Challenge Co-Ordinator 2010.
Scouting Ireland’s highest accolade awarded to
Erne County Chairman
Joe Owens
Erne County Chairman Joe Owens has been bestowed the highest National accolade in Scouting Ireland, The Order of Cú Cuchullain.
Joe was only one of seven people from all over Ireland to be awarded this prestigious award during Scouting Irelands National Council (AGM) . The award was presented in front of 700+ delegates from all over Ireland.
This was joe's Commendation
Joe has been one of the most influential, committed, and outstanding leaders this association has ever had the privilege to have in its ranks.
Unit /Group Level
Joe started his scouting career as the unit chairman in St Michaels Unit in the Diocese of Clogher back in the 1970’s. Joe then became a leader a few years later and has remained ever since. He has been one of the building blocks not only within this thriving Scout Group but also in the Erne Region/County for the past 30 years. Joe has held many positions in the Group and the Region over the years. As stated above he started at group level in the role of Unit Chairman but then took the mantel of both assistant and Section Leader as well as Unit leader of one of the largest scout groups within the island of Ireland. Joe was also instrumental during the building of the new St Michaels Scout Centre back in 1994 with his wealth of building knowledge.
Region/County Level
Joe has also held a few Positions at Regional/County level. They are as follows Assistant Regional Commissioner, Regional Secretary and 7 years as Regional Commissioner. Joe is now my County Chairman which he carries out with outstanding commitment even at the ripe young age of 73.
Joe has always been at the forefront of the Region always pushing for development, with his strong hand on delegation and making sure all the jobs where carried out. Joe also made sure that his unit leaders did not lose sight of the reason why we are in the movement i.e. the young people.
In Joe’s personal life he makes sure he lives by the Scout values that he has learnt over the years. I feel Joe has been outstanding in his positions as a manager of people, and a positive male role model and leader of young people that he has lead over the past 30 years. Joe was awarded the gold medal of merit back in 2001
I would be greatly appreciative if you would consider awarding Joe Owens the Order of Cú Cuchullain as he is a most worthy recipient of this award.
Yours in Scouting
For and on Behalf of
Erne Scout County
Tony Smith
Erne County Commissioner
Joe was only one of seven people from all over Ireland to be awarded this prestigious award during Scouting Irelands National Council (AGM) . The award was presented in front of 700+ delegates from all over Ireland.
This was joe's Commendation
Joe has been one of the most influential, committed, and outstanding leaders this association has ever had the privilege to have in its ranks.
Unit /Group Level
Joe started his scouting career as the unit chairman in St Michaels Unit in the Diocese of Clogher back in the 1970’s. Joe then became a leader a few years later and has remained ever since. He has been one of the building blocks not only within this thriving Scout Group but also in the Erne Region/County for the past 30 years. Joe has held many positions in the Group and the Region over the years. As stated above he started at group level in the role of Unit Chairman but then took the mantel of both assistant and Section Leader as well as Unit leader of one of the largest scout groups within the island of Ireland. Joe was also instrumental during the building of the new St Michaels Scout Centre back in 1994 with his wealth of building knowledge.
Region/County Level
Joe has also held a few Positions at Regional/County level. They are as follows Assistant Regional Commissioner, Regional Secretary and 7 years as Regional Commissioner. Joe is now my County Chairman which he carries out with outstanding commitment even at the ripe young age of 73.
Joe has always been at the forefront of the Region always pushing for development, with his strong hand on delegation and making sure all the jobs where carried out. Joe also made sure that his unit leaders did not lose sight of the reason why we are in the movement i.e. the young people.
In Joe’s personal life he makes sure he lives by the Scout values that he has learnt over the years. I feel Joe has been outstanding in his positions as a manager of people, and a positive male role model and leader of young people that he has lead over the past 30 years. Joe was awarded the gold medal of merit back in 2001
I would be greatly appreciative if you would consider awarding Joe Owens the Order of Cú Cuchullain as he is a most worthy recipient of this award.
Yours in Scouting
For and on Behalf of
Erne Scout County
Tony Smith
Erne County Commissioner
County Challenge Weekend
The winning Team 17th Fermanagh left
The New format County Challenge weekend was held on the 14-15 March with 8 teams taking part. The competition was based on the new format of the National Challenge weekend.
I would like to pay tribute and thanks to our guests 1st Lietrim on there visit to the county. Over all there were 10 basis that complemented the 9 adventure skills. It was a very well run weekend a special thanks must go to Francis O'Rielly and Rodney kerrigan for the weekend.
The results are as follows.
1st 17th Fermanagh
2nd 1st Fermanagh/4th Fermanagh joint team
3rd 1st Fermanagh
See the County Photos tab
The New format County Challenge weekend was held on the 14-15 March with 8 teams taking part. The competition was based on the new format of the National Challenge weekend.
I would like to pay tribute and thanks to our guests 1st Lietrim on there visit to the county. Over all there were 10 basis that complemented the 9 adventure skills. It was a very well run weekend a special thanks must go to Francis O'Rielly and Rodney kerrigan for the weekend.
The results are as follows.
1st 17th Fermanagh
2nd 1st Fermanagh/4th Fermanagh joint team
3rd 1st Fermanagh
See the County Photos tab
Erne County Beaver Quiz 2010
A joint group from the county lifted this years County Beaver Quiz Beavers from Derrylin and Lisnaskea won this years County Beaver Quiz. This was a great result for the both groups of beavers with Derrylin being the newest Beaver colony in the county also taking third place as well. In total 64 Beavers took part in the Quiz and the county would like to thank the Hosts 10th Leitrim for there hospitality and also the County Beaver Quiz master Barry Prunty for a job well done.
The results are as follows
1st 14th and 4th Fermanagh Derrylin/ Lisnaskea Beavers
2nd 2nd Fermanagh Enniskillen Beavers
3rd 14th Fermanagh Derrylin Beavers
see photo tab for photo's
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The results are as follows
1st 14th and 4th Fermanagh Derrylin/ Lisnaskea Beavers
2nd 2nd Fermanagh Enniskillen Beavers
3rd 14th Fermanagh Derrylin Beavers
see photo tab for photo's
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Memories are made of these
Irish Jamboree 2008
World Scout Jamboree closing date 26th Feb 2010
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree takes place at Rinkaby, not far from the town of Kristianstad, in the province of Skåne, in the south of Sweden between 27th July 2011 and 7th August 2011.
This will be the event of a lifetime for those lucky enough to represent The Erne County on this occasion. There will be 40,000 Scouts from all over the world in camp.
World Scout Jamboree’s take place every four years – the last one was held in England in 2007. Previous to that Thailand in 2002/2003, Chile in 1998/99, Netherlands in 1995 and so on.
Each Jamboree is a unique gathering of Scouts and Guides from almost every country in the world. They come together in an environment that promotes peace and international friendship. The theme of the 22nd World Jamboree is “Simply Scouting”
Please read Article in news section of site
This will be the event of a lifetime for those lucky enough to represent The Erne County on this occasion. There will be 40,000 Scouts from all over the world in camp.
World Scout Jamboree’s take place every four years – the last one was held in England in 2007. Previous to that Thailand in 2002/2003, Chile in 1998/99, Netherlands in 1995 and so on.
Each Jamboree is a unique gathering of Scouts and Guides from almost every country in the world. They come together in an environment that promotes peace and international friendship. The theme of the 22nd World Jamboree is “Simply Scouting”
Please read Article in news section of site
Rodney Kerrigan Presented Wood Beads
Enniskillen and Belcoo Leader Rodney Kerrigan was presented his woodbeads at the County Cub Quiz. Rodney who serves in both groups was totally taken by surprise when County Commissioner Tony Smith called Rodney out in front of all the cubs and leaders at the county event to present him with his beads and cert. We would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the County to congratulate Rodney on achieving his Woodbadge.
Debbie Smith
County Training Coordinator
Debbie Smith
County Training Coordinator
2nd Fermanagh win County Cub Quiz
Enniskillen Hosted this years county Cub quiz with 114 Cubs Scouts and 19 teams taking part what a night for the county. A big thank you must go to the quiz master Liam McMulkin for a very well run quiz. The quiz was very tightly contested up until the last few rounds when The cheeky Monkeys from 2nd Fermanagh took the lead and held on to the end.
Check Photo Tab
Results
1st 2nd Fermanagh Enniskillen
2nd 17th Fermanagh Kinawley
3rd 4th Fermanagh Lisnaskea
Check Photo Tab
Results
1st 2nd Fermanagh Enniskillen
2nd 17th Fermanagh Kinawley
3rd 4th Fermanagh Lisnaskea
Patrol Leaders Training Weekend
On the weekend of the 6th 7th and 8th of November it was to give torrential rain, gale force winds and freezing tempetures. It did not look good for the Patrol leader Training. Yet Nine Brave Patrol Leaders from Kinawley Dowra and Lisnaskea ventured on towards Share Holiday Village in these harsh weather conditions, their reason to better themselves as Patrol Leaders.
Their courage (and some may say stupidity to camp in such conditions) was repaided by having a fun filled weekend. Jam packed with games and bases, little tasks in bettering your leadership skills. We managed to fit in rafting, shelter buliding, campfires, Games, More importantly Marshmallows and hot chocolate and a little time for X factor as a reward.
And that Big scout leader in the sky looked after us by giving us some great weather. The Scouts slept better in the shelters on the Saturday night than they did the friday, in the Tents. So much so we had to drag them out of their sleeping bags. You would'nt have thought that the water was freeeezzzzzing or it was november judging by the fact that all the scouts went for a swim after the rafting
Finally a big thank you to all you came to the weekend you made it very special and more thanks to the people who helped out, you know who you are so CHEERS!!
CHECK OUT PHOTO'S ON PHOTO TAB ABOVE
JARLATH RICE
SCOUT LEADER
4th FERMANAGH
Their courage (and some may say stupidity to camp in such conditions) was repaided by having a fun filled weekend. Jam packed with games and bases, little tasks in bettering your leadership skills. We managed to fit in rafting, shelter buliding, campfires, Games, More importantly Marshmallows and hot chocolate and a little time for X factor as a reward.
And that Big scout leader in the sky looked after us by giving us some great weather. The Scouts slept better in the shelters on the Saturday night than they did the friday, in the Tents. So much so we had to drag them out of their sleeping bags. You would'nt have thought that the water was freeeezzzzzing or it was november judging by the fact that all the scouts went for a swim after the rafting
Finally a big thank you to all you came to the weekend you made it very special and more thanks to the people who helped out, you know who you are so CHEERS!!
CHECK OUT PHOTO'S ON PHOTO TAB ABOVE
JARLATH RICE
SCOUT LEADER
4th FERMANAGH
Updated Event Page.
Please see county events page for the coming scouting year events for each sections within the county.
2nd & 11th Fermanagh Cub Scouts In Kibblestone for Summer Camp
Two groups of Cub Scouts from the county went on a joint summer camp together to Kibblestone. 2nd Fermanagh Enniskillen and 11th Fermanagh Belcoo. This was a very successful camp with all the cubs fully enjoying the range of activities that where on offer. The cubs also got to attend Alton Towers water park as well as Alton Towers theme park.
Please have a look at the photos on the County Photo tab.
Please have a look at the photos on the County Photo tab.
County Beaver Day Share Centre Lisnaskea
Please have a look at the Photos in the County photo section from the beaver day in the Share centre all the kids really had a wonderfull day. Thanks to Denise and her team for the great effort put into the day.
County Cub Camp 2009 (Harry Potter Theme)
The County Cub camp was held between 22nd & 24th May 2009, this was the Erne Scout County's 2nd annual County Cub Camp. The Camp was held at Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, this year’s CampChief was Liam McMulkin see report in the News Item tab.
17th Fermanagh Scout Group will tackle Cuilcagh Mountain for charity during a hike from Swanlinbar to Blacklion
Group Leader Francis O'Rielly infromed us of a venture that his scouts are going to partake in. They will hike from Swanlinbar to Blacklion over the peak of Cuilcagh Mountain. This will be a Charity Event. If any other groups in the county want to take part please let Francis know and he would be delighted to take you along. The hike will be overnight staying in the Burren and will take place on the 20-21 June 2009.
Scout Survivour Weekend 1/2/3 May 2009
Survivour Weekend Great success for Erne County,
All Scout Section's within the county took part in an exciting and fun weekend.
The weekend started off with all particapaints being put into 4 tribes Blue(Dogon), Orange (Hatam), Purple(Waorani), Red(Jarawa). They were given the Bandannas for their tribe and sent out to build the tribe shelters, after 1 1/2 hours they then returned to the Tribal Centre to get the clues for the night navigation excercise. This excercise took 3 hours to complete with all scouts really enjoying being up until 3.30am. Everybody was up early on Saturday morning, Got fire's going to cook there breakfast of Porriage and bread twists before tackling the the 21 tasks. Which included Raft Race, Gross food challenge, Cross cut, Dutch oven Cooking, Fishing, Ropework, Arts and crafts, and scout law challenge. A great weekend was had by all.
Here are some of the comments,
"Best Weekend ever" "iam Starving" "when can we do this again" "i did not think i could do this" I can now light a fire using flint and striker"
Please take a look at the photos in the photo tab above.
County Scout Boat Race
Lisnaskea win first County Boat Race. Well done to Lisnaskea who took 1st and 3rd in the county Boat race. The Boat Race was a very well run event with some fantastic hand made prizes so well done to Celine’s organizing team of Jackie and Jarlath the results are as follows,
1st Lisnaskea
2nd Kinawley
3rd Lisnaskea
see photos in the photo tab
Track and Trail For Cubs Date Change
The date for the County Track and Trail day for all the cubs within the county has been changed to the 17th May and will be held in Gortatole. The county CPC will be forwarding out info in the next few weeks so keep a look out for it.
1st Fermanagh Scouts Win All Ireland National Scout
Challenge Day
Just like the Cub Scouts done last week. For the first time in the History of Scouting Ireland One group won both the cub and scout challenge day just one week after each other. As county commissioner I am very proud to have 1st/2nd Fermanagh do this. I want to congratulate the 1st Fermanagh scout troop for an excellent competition and well done. I would like to also take this Opportunity to congratulate 17th Fermanagh for coming in the top 20 well done again too both teams.
2nd Fermanagh Win All Ireland National
Cub Challenge Day in Maynooth
Two teams from the County, 2nd Fermanagh (Enniskillen) Friday Cubs and 18th Fermanagh (Ederney) attended the National Cub Challenge Day in Maynooth on Saturday 7th Feb with 47 teams taking part. The day was split into two parts the morning was held in doors with a Quiz the rounds included 3 Rounds of General Knowledge, Scouting, Picture and Music. After the quiz Ederney Cubs were in 8th and Enniskillen Cubs were in first place. After lunch the outdoor challenges took place this included Physical, Mental, Mysteryand Skill.
After a hard fought competition it was the team from Enniskillen 2nd Fermanagh were crowned the National Cub Challenge Winners for 2009.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both teams on a great competition and I am very proud of you all for the way you conducted yourselves in Maynooth. Well done to 2nd Fermanagh and I hope the County can bring the Shield back up to Fermanagh next year.
Tony Smith Erne County Commissioner
See the photo tab