Irish Girl Guides
The Mission of The Irish Girl Guides is to enable girls and young women to develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the World.
The Irish Girl Guides provides an environment where girls from all backgrounds can grow in self-confidence and develop a variety of skills in an unpressurised atmosphere.
Through a variety of activities girls are encouraged to:
- develop a knowledge and understanding of spiritual values in their daily lives
- learn practical indoor and outdoor skills
- participate in the international aspects of Guiding.
- behave responsibly in upholding the laws of the country
- be aware of and care for the needs of others
- appreciate and use environmental resources responsibly
Guiding is committed to helping girls from all backgrounds to develop the confidence, determination and skills needed to succed in today's world.
Facilities
Outdoor training centres in Carrigrohane, Co Cork; Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow; Broadford, Co Clare; Edenderry, Co Offaly; Glenstal, Co Limerick; Moate Park, Co Roscommon; and Farrenconnell, Co Cavan.
National Officers
Chief Commissioner: Emer O'Sullivan
National Treasurer: Evelyn Hayes
International Commissioner: Helena Cahill
Public Relations Officer: Susan Griffin
National Programme and Training Commissioner: Maureen Dillion
President: Dilys Lindsay
Staff (Office)
Chief Executive: Linda Peters
Accounts: Clare Murphy
Records/Database Secretary: Vivian Pigott
Administrator and Assistant to CEO: Egle Maldutyte
Guiding Development Officer: Maeve O'Reilly
Outreach Development Officer: Catherine O'Connor
Publications Officer: Katherine Ryan
Membership Support Officer: Lisa Challoner
Staff (Distribution Centre)
Margaret McKenna
Helen Eves
Address
27 Pembroke Park
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 6683898
Fax: 01 6602779
E-mail: info@irishgirlguides.ie
Website: www.irishgirlguides.ie