Scouting Ireland · Frankfield, Cork

Adventure starts in Frankfield.

Camping, hiking, fires, knots and friends for life. We run weekly meetings and outdoor activities for young people aged 6 and up.

Rucksacks resting on a mountainside, with a view across the hills

Our sections

Youth members join the section for their age and move up as they grow. Pick one to see what they get up to.

Ages 6 to 8

Beaver Scouts

Games, crafts, stories and first nights away, all about making friends and trying new things.

About Beavers →

Ages 9 to 11

Cub Scouts

Learning outdoor skills in small teams, with hikes, camps and plenty of badges to earn.

About Cubs →

Ages 12 to 15

Scouts

Patrols run by the scouts themselves: camping, pioneering, backwoods cooking and competitions.

About Scouts →

Ages 15 to 17, and 18+

Ventures & Rovers

Older scouts plan their own expeditions, projects and trips, at home and abroad.

About Ventures & Rovers →

Parents and adults: we need you too

Every section is run by volunteers. You don’t need to have been a scout yourself. We’ll guide you through Garda vetting and Scouting Ireland training, and you can start by helping at one meeting.

Get in touch

Want to join, move up a section, or lend a hand? Send us a message and a leader will get back to you.

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If you’re asking about joining, tell us your child’s age so we can point you to the right section.