1st Dublin Sea Scouts

  • By Niall Murray
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  • 09 Oct, 2023
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Sea Scouts is a community group that has been operating in the Docklands area for over 100 years. The group is run on a not-for-profit basis focussed on the development of young people and all leadership is voluntary. 

The programmes aim to build resilience through adventurous outdoor activities in a team-based environment. The young members hike, camp, sail, row and play games as well as undertake beach clean-ups, marine science and sustainability activities. Research shows that involvement in Scouting produces happier, more agile and more resilient young people. Sea Scouts currently has around 60 members and has the potential to grow if facilities and equipment allow. 

This year the Trust provided a grant of €3,000 to assist the Sea Scouts modernise their changing facility and meet the standards in relation to privacy and hygiene, which should allow the Sea Scouts cater for a great number of younger children in the Inner City. 


Pictures is one of the two sailing teams of Scouts, Ventures, Rovers that recently competed at the Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships at Howth Yacht Club 

The teams did very well working together to sail their boat and were easily the youngest crew of the 600 sailors competing

St Vincent’s Girls National School

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The Trust was delighted to support St Vincent's Girl's National School, North Strand with a €5k grant to refurbish the school kitchen, named after former pupil Kelli Harrington, Ireland's boxing World Champion and Olympic gold medal winner.

St. Andrew’s Resource Centre

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St. Andrews supports the inner city community at all stages of the life cycle from childcare provision through youth programmes, adult education, employment preparation, home help and a Day Centre for the elderly.

St. Joseph's Primary School, Marino

By Niall Murray • April 11, 2024
Just before Christmas, Niall Murray Trust Director, presented a cheque for €7,500, to finance a sensory room at St. Joseph's Primary School, Marino.

Canal Ways National School

By Niall Murray • April 11, 2024
Catherine Doyle, representing PTSB – a Platinum Sponsor of the Trust - and Niall Murray Trust Director, presented a cheque for €4,500, to finance a sensory walk at Canal Ways

Sensory Rooms

By Niall Murray • April 11, 2024
The development of Sensory Spaces within schools was identified as an important area for investment by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in 2021.

East Wall Youth Club

By Niall Murray • April 11, 2024
The Trust has supported East Wall Youth Club to assist the provision of educational support in their locality, for many years.

Barnardo’s Children's Bereavement Service

By Niall Murray • October 9, 2023
The Trust was delighted to part fund an important redevelopment project which enabled Barnardo’s Child Bereavement service transform the back yard at Buckingham Street into a therapeutic community space for children, families and adults experiencing trauma and grief.

Investment in Sensory Rooms

By Niall Murray • October 9, 2023
The Trust has received a number of applications in the recent years from schools in the inner city seeking support to fund the development of Sensory spaces for children with special educational needs.

Sean McDermott St. Taekwondo Club

By Niall Murray • October 9, 2023
The Sean Mc Dermott Taekwondo martial arts school was established by Master Christy Fagan in 1973 and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.

Charity Golf Day for the IFSC Trust 

By Niall Murray • October 9, 2023
We are delighted to report another fantastic and successful Charity Golf Day for the IFSC Trust on Monday September 4th.
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