First Kilkenny Scout Group marked half a century of youth leadership, adventure, and community service on Sunday with a special 50th anniversary celebration at the Scout Den.
Past members, local families, and the wider Kilkenny community gathered to celebrate five decades of local scouting history.
The event showcased a rich collection of scouting memorabilia spanning the last 50 years, alongside interactive demonstrations of traditional and modern scouting activities across all age groups.
History
Group leader Rob Chaney said the Scouts were excited look back on their history, and celebrate young people as they move forward into the future.
“Reaching 50 years is a huge milestone for 1st Kilkenny Scout Group,” he said. “Scouting has played an active role in the lives of generations of young boys in Kilkenny City.”
1. Megan Carroll, Ann Foley, Ann-Marie Walsh, Laoise Barry, Caroline Campion, Jill Anthrop and Cillian Breathnach
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2. Liza Leveau, Kieran Kinchella, Monique Murphy and Dylan Kinchella
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3. The 50th Year of the First Kilkenny Scout Group with the Celebration Cake. The Scout Group was founded in 1976
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4. The Scouts demonstrated a home made long range catapult
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