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.”
9. Cubs move upwards to become Scouts of the First Kilkenny Scout Group.
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10. First Kilkenny Scout Group and Family members gather in the Scout Den to enjoy a video and the presentation of Long Service Awards
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11. Robert Chaney, First Kilkenny Scout Group Leader, prepares to cut the 50 years celebratory cake
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12. Long service awards to the First Kilkenny Scout Group were presented to: Shane McGrath, Joanna Mussett, Annie Kinchella, Conor Gleeson, Robert Druhan and Alan Meany by Robert Chaney, Group Leader. Missing from this photo were Shauna and Dylan Kinchella, Ger Hodson, Dermot Tobin and Paul Barry, who were also due to receive Long Service Awards
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