25th Limerick Scout Group marks 50‑year anniversary with parade

The 25th Limerick Scout Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.

A parade will take place on Saturday, 14 November, beginning at St Nicholas Church and proceeding to the Scout Hall in Shannonbanks, with the procession scheduled to start at 2 pm.

The march will be led by the Limerick Pipe Band and will feature a Campcraft display, a magic show, a talk on the group’s history and a range of fun and games for attendees.

Refreshments, including a birthday cake, will be provided for participants. The event is open to all former Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, leaders, parents and former committee members, who are invited to join the celebration.

The milestone highlights five decades of scouting activity in Limerick, reflecting the group’s long‑standing contribution to youth development in the community.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Audy of Course / Pexels.