Tipperary young people at NYCI Youth Summit on ‘Climate Revolution’
Over 400 young people gather at major event in RDS hosted by Concern Worldwide and the National Youth Council of Ireland Podcasters, farmers and young artists provide fresh inspiration on tackling climate challenge as annual One World Week event passes 20 year mark Ireland must do better in its attempts to achieve the Sustainable […]
Rural youth: public transport, employment and investment in youth and mental health services key issues
Limited public transport is still one of the biggest challenges facing young people living in rural Ireland today, hindering access to a wide range of necessary services. That’s according to new research published today (22.11.19) by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The qualitative study Youth Work in Rural Ireland explores the […]
Tipperary young people urged to ensure they can vote as deadline nears and in time for 2020 General Election
Latest figures available show 125,132 registered to vote in Tipperary Deadline is Monday November 25th – Youth Council advises young people not to wait until an election or referendum is called before they register The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people nationwide – is […]
Tipperary: 758 young people on apprenticeship programmes
At present there are 758 young people on apprenticeship programmes in County Tipperary, we need increased investment in Budget 2020 to support more young people into an apprenticeship and a range of other employment and training measures to reduce long-term youth unemployment. That was the message from James Doorley, National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) […]
Tipperary: youth population over 31,000 – Youth Council calls on Government to invest in youth work
Nationally, number of those aged 10-24 to grow to over 1,000,000 by 2025 Total youth work funding still 20% below 2008 levels, despite growing youth population Less than €1.25 a week per young person currently invested in youth work There are 31,210 young people living in County Tipperary and, with our growing youth population set […]
Young people from every county invited to apply for chance to represent Ireland at UN
Applications close June 8th The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people nationwide – is calling on young people aged 18 to 25 from around Ireland to apply to become Ireland’s UN Youth Delegate for 2018/2019. The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme, coordinated in Ireland by […]
Tipperary Youth Representing Their Constituencies At major National Youth Showcase
The National Youth Showcase entitled ‘Youth Work Changes Lives’ took place in the Mansion House, Dublin recently (27.09.17). The showcase brought together over 350 young people representing every constituency in Ireland to celebrate the value, diversity and vitality of youth work in Ireland. A key message emerging from the day was that hundreds of thousands […]
Guide To Joining A Local Youth Arts Project This Autumn
What questions should you be asking before joining a local youth arts project? A new guide published by the National Youth Council of Ireland today aims to help young people and their parents choose the after school activities that are right for them. With such a variety of exciting after school activities available locally, it’s […]
Ireland’s Next UN Youth Delegates Are From Leitrim And Wicklow
Ireland’s two UN Youth Delegates for 2017/2018 have been announced. Lauren Flanagan from Kilquade, County Wicklow and Paul Dockery from Dromod in County Leitrim will join Ireland’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this Autumn. The programme is run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Irish Aid, and the National […]
Groups invited to apply for up to €5,000 through national arts and youth scheme
Deadline for applications: Friday 28th July 2017 The Artist and Youth Work Residency Scheme will see local projects nationwide receive grants of up to €5,000 Both Minister for Children and Director of Arts Council commend initiative Local groups in every county are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Artist and Youth Work Residency Scheme 2017. […]
