1960s

1962:

First usage of the 19th century cottage at The Grove was by a group of boys from ’The Bosco’ in Dun Laogháire – The Holy Ghost Club for Boys –and was led by Robert Lambkin.

1964/66:

Water supply piped to the cottage and electricity installed.

1968:

The Glencree Society formed and the McGuirk Family homestead and 60 acres of land purchased. Committee formally established to look after the bookings and maintain the premises.

1970s

1971:

Old cowshed demolished; New Hall-cum-Dormitory erected and lane tarred,  under the direction of  Fr. Frank McCabe, one of the three founding Trustees.

1977:

Aurora House and 3 acres purchased from Capt. Patrick Thunder with special assistance from Mr. Denis Aldridge, then Chairman and Trustee. The premises was renovated by a community work party from Mountjoy Prison. It was formally opened in 1979 by David Andrews T.D. Minister of State.

1980s

1984:

New central heating system installed at The Grove. Hall subdivided to provide a second dormitory. New toilet and showers installed.

1990s

1994:

2000s

2003:

Major restoration to the cottage walls and improvements made to the Hall. This project was undertaken by a community work party from Mountjoy Prison.

2006:

New fire and safety features installed at both The Grove and Aurora House.

2009:

Development Plan for the entire Centre finalised including environmental conservation.

2010s

2012:

Glenbrook Agreement with Donnybrook Scout Group signed.

2013:

Campsite project started with car park area completed.

2014:

Aurora House reroofed and insulated.

2015:

Aurora House kitchen redesigned and new flooring layed.

2016:

Irish Youth Foundation and Glencree Society arrange for Fighting Words to use The Grove.

2018:

Major improvements made possibly by a ‘Difference Day’ sponsored by Avolon.

2019:

500 extra deciduous trees planted – bringing our total young native trees to 2,200.

Hosted The Shaking Bog Nature Writing Festival for young people in June.