DofE Northern Ireland

24/08/2026

Heading out on expedition🥾?

❗Remember it's important to protect the countryside for others, as well as future generations.

Take time to refresh yourself on The Countryside Code:
🚯 Take all litter with you or put it in a bin
🍃Leave no trace
🐑Respect nature and others

Take a screenshot of this handy guide ready for when you're out and about!

We all have a part to play in protecting the outdoors🫶.

19/08/2026

📸 World Photography Day! 📸

Why not let this World Photography Day be your inspiration for a skills section activity? Learn about photography and the skills it takes to be a photographer.

The best part? You can get started from the comfort of your own home. No need for expensive equipment, most smartphones come with excellent cameras- perfect for learning and practising your photography skills.✨

17/08/2026

A fantastic moment for 1st Monkstown- Their first Expeditions!🎉

Well done to everyone who took part over the weekend. We hope you enjoyed the adventure and made great memories! 🌟🥾

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone receiving their A Level results today! 🎉

Be proud of everything you've achieved. Remember, exam results are just one part of your journey and there are many different paths to success. Every journey is unique.

Wishing you all the best in your next steps, you've got this!💙

11/08/2026

In June, we had a wonderful evening bringing together Award Leaders from across Northern Ireland to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 🎉

It was a fantastic opportunity to recognise and thank our leaders for their hard work and commitment to supporting young people through the Award. Guests also had the chance to explore our "Across the Decades" exhibition, reflecting on 70 years of DofE history.

We were delighted to celebrate this milestone together. 💜

08/08/2026

📢 You Annual eDofE reminder!

Now is the perfect time to log in, update your eDofE, and keep working towards your sections🚴

If you're feeling stuck or need some guidance, our eDofE guide is packed with helpful tips.

👉https://www.dofe.org/do/edofe/

06/08/2026

Congratulations Award Achievers!👏

In July in Northern Ireland we had:
70 Bronze Award completions
42 Silver Award completions
32 Gold Award completions

Shimna Integrated College, The Royal School, Armagh, Education Authority, SERC, The Northern Ireland Boys' Brigade - BBNI, Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, Scouts NI Youth Team, Ulidia Integrated College, Girls' Brigade Northern Ireland, Seagoe Youth Group Portadown, Friends’ School Lisburn , Victoria College Belfast, Maze Presbyterian Church, Ulster GAA, Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster, 1NI ACF, Army Cadets Northern Ireland 2nd Battalion

03/08/2026

🏁Finishing your sectional activities over the summer break? Remember, each section, must have an assessor report uploaded!

🌟Did you know? Assessors can add reports directly onto a participant’s eDofE account:

🔗https://www.dofe.org/assessor

Each Assessor Report must include:
• Sectional activity start and end date
• Confirmation of the time spent per week
• Details of what was involved
• Assessor Name and contact details