Details of the County Shield taking place from the 16th-18th May 2025 in Pallaskenry
Location/Times
The location of the event is Copeswood College, Pallaskenry (V94 V8N3)
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Check-in is between 5pm and 6pm with site build starting at 6pm sharp. Traffic on Friday is usually heavy, especially going through Clarina so please factor this is.
The closing ceremony is between 1.30pm and 2pm. All Scouts to return to the Scout Hall after to help put away gear.
Weekend Outline
The County Shield is our primary competition for the year. 14 Patrols of 6-8 scouts will be competing to qualify for the Phoenix Challenge (Aug 14th-17th). The weekend starts with the site build where each Patrol sets out their campsite (sleeping tents, store tent, dining shelter, alter fire, table etc). On Saturday morning, Patrols leave their campsite for the bases – a series of activities that will test their teamwork and scouting skills. When they return from the bases, Patrols have a cook a Test Meal (cooked over a fire). On Sunday morning, Patrol must disassemble their campsite, leaving no trace and are inspected on their uniforms.
Gear List
- Neckerchief*
- Rucksack*
- Day Bag*
- Sleeping Bag*
- Ground Mat*
- Boots*
- Raingear* (packed at top of bag)
- Personal First Aid Kit (packed at top of bag)
- Headtorch*
- Hat & Gloves*
- 3-4 x change of clothes*
- Cutlery*
- Water Bottle
- Sun Cream
- Dark Socks (for uniform inspection)
Uniform
Neckerchiefs are to be worn at all times over the weekend.
Uniforms are needed for the final inspection on Sunday. They need to be stored on site for the duration of the weekend. Please bring up the uniform, ironed/on a hanger on Thursday evening. The uniform consists of:
- Scouting Ireland Shirt
- Scouting Ireland Trousers
- Scouting Ireland Belt
- Neckerchief
- Woggle
- Dark Socks
- Dark Shoes/Hiking Boots
If your son/daughter has the Group t-shirt/hoodie, we’d ask them to wear them on the Saturday for the bases.
Visiting Time
Visiting Hours are between 8pm and 9.30pm on Saturday evening if families want to come visit (note: visitors won’t be allowed on site until the Test Meal has been marked – expect a slight delay)
Payment
The cost for the weekend is €30 per Scout. The payment link is as follows
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