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Human Development through Foróige
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Foróige - The Organisation
LOCAL YOUTH SERVICES THE REFERENCE PANEL The fundamental purpose of Foróige These are locally based and enable their communities to foster At Regional Conferences - held in 10 designated regions youth development. They provide general youth work services throughout the country for Club Chairpersons and Secretaries - is to enable young people to involve to, and promote the development of, the various voluntary 20 members are elected to form a Reference Panel. This Panel youth organisations. They also provide specialised services to meets twice yearly and is designed to give members a direct themselves consciously and actively in vulnerable young people. Foróige operates four such Services: input into the running of the organisation at national level. Tallaght Youth Service and Blanchardstown Youth Service, Four members of the Reference Panel are elected to the their own development and in the Dublin, Co Longford Youth Service and West Limerick Youth National Council. Service. DISTRICT COUNCILS development of society YOUTH INFORMATION CENTRES Foróige Clubs in a particular area may, with the approval of the These Centres provide a free, confidential information service National Council, form District Councils. Each Club may Foróige is a leading national voluntary youth organisation to young people and adults on a wide range of youth-related appoint two voting delegates to sit on the District Council. The engaged in youth development and education. It is an topics. Foróige operates four such Centres. These are located functions of the District Councils include: exchanging ideas; organisation infused with ideals and values which form a rich in Tallaght and Blanchardstown in Dublin, in Donegal Town and co-ordinating and stimulating the activities of the Clubs; philosophy of human growth and development, a philosophy in Castlebar, Co Mayo. helping in the formation of new Clubs and making representations to the National Council and National Executive based on a belief in the dignity and creativity of each individual FORÓIGE OPERATED LOCAL YOUTH on matters relating to Foróige. person. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS MANAGEMENT AND STAFF Foróige provides a comprehensive range of youth work services These concentrate on the provision of specialised services through the operation of Foróige Clubs, Local Youth Services, directly to specifically targeted young people. They assist Foróige employs a full-time professional staff to assist and Local Youth Development Projects and Youth Information young people in developing confidence and communication enable communities and voluntary youth workers in their youth Centres. This multi-pronged approach enables the organisation skills and foster participation, collective action and the work endeavours, and to work directly with young people as to meet the developmental needs of young people in general voluntary activity of young people within their communities. necessary and appropriate. The Organisation employs a total of and in particular circumstances to focus on vulnerable young The Local Youth Development Projects are located in 14 164 staff. people with specific needs. counties around Ireland, in both urban and rural settings. FORÓIGE CLUBS NATIONAL COUNCIL/EXECUTIVE
The Foróige Club is the basic unit of the organisation and Foróige is governed by a National Council which determines its FORÓIGE consists of young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years policy, and controls all business and affairs carried out by, or and adult leaders, in a ratio of approximately 10 to 1. There on behalf of the organisation. The National Council meets at National Youth Development Organisation, are 413 Foróige Clubs in Ireland, each of which is “owned” by least twice a year. It is made up of one Club Leader for each Eagraíocht Náisiúnta Fhorbairt Na hÓige, its members. The Foróige Club enables young people to county where there are Foróige Clubs and four Reference Panel Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12. experience democracy at first hand through the election of their members elected by the Panel. The National Council elects, Tel: 01 450 1122. Fax: 01 450 1941. own club committee and the management and operation of the from among its Members, a National Executive which meets Email: [email protected] club in co-operation with their adult leaders. regularly and is accountable to the National Council. Web: www.foroige.ie page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 3
Contents
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FOREWORD BY MINISTER FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS, SÍLE DE VALERA T.D. 2
MESSAGE FROM SÉUMAS O’BRIEN, CHAIRPERSON, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FORÓIGE 3
REPORT FROM SÉAN CAMPBELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF FORÓIGE 4
THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF BLANCHARDSTOWN GET VOCAL 5
DÁIL NA NÓG - YOUTH PARTICIPATION AT ITS BEST 6
CLUB FOCUS 7
FORÓIGE INTRODUCES A NEW SYSTEM OF LEADER TRAINING 8
BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH CROSS-BORDER DIVERSION & EXCHANGE 10
PRESIDENT MARY MCALEESE CELEBRATES YOUTH WORK IN CO. OFFALY 11
HAVING A BALL IN GALWAY 12
LISTENING TO YOUNG PEOPLE - FORÓIGE REGIONAL CONFERENCES 2005 13
NEW LOOK FOR FORÓIGE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 14
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER IRELAND 16
GARDA YOUTH DIVERSION PROJECTS 18
MEET SOME FORÓIGE VOLUNTEERS 19
THE NATIONAL FORÓIGE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS 2004 20
FORÓIGE IN PICTURES 22
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Foreword by the Minister for Youth Affairs, Síle de Valera, T.D.
2004/2005 was a busy year for all involved in youth among young people. I am sure that the “European affairs, not least due to Ireland’s Presidency of the Year of Citizenship through Education” will give European Union in the first half of 2004. I would added impetus to your 2005 Citizenship specifically like to thank the Foróige members who Programme. participated in the youth-based events organised I would like to thank all in Foróige who contribute so during this period. In particular, the open forum at much to youth work in Ireland today, from your the Youth Ministers’ and Young People’s Conference organisation’s representation on the National Youth at Dromoland, Co. Clare in March and the follow-up Work Advisory Committee to the front line Dublin based Young Peoples’ Conference in May volunteers working directly with our young people. 2004 gave many members the opportunity to Foróige’s clubs, projects and services ensure that express their views to politicians and policy makers some 40,000 young people are given the from both Ireland and Europe. The contribution opportunity to develop, both personally and socially, made by Foróige is much appreciated and in no under the guidance of well-trained leaders and staff small measure assisted in the overall success of each year. All of this is evidence that voluntary these events. youth leaders can and do make a very real impact on I firmly believe that young people should be the lives of the young people who come in contact involved in all decision-making that affects them with them. I am pleased to have been asked to write the and in support of the comments made by young I would also like to take this opportunity to foreword for Foróige’s 2004/2005 Annual Review. people at these events, I have planned a follow-up congratulate Mr. Michael Cleary, your former DAVID MULROONEY, As Minister for Youth Affairs, I welcome the Conference for young people in mid-April 2005. Director, on the well deserved award last year of an Secretary, Conary Foróige opportunity to show my appreciation of the valuable This Conference will focus on youth participation Honorary Doctorate in Law from the National Club, Co. Wicklow speaks and youth welfare issues and I look forward to the University of Ireland in Maynooth. about his Foróige club and worthwhile work that Foróige carries out on a daily basis. active involvement of Foróige members who will, I Looking forward, the additional funding which I know, play their usual dynamic and supportive role “Our club has only been up Of particular interest to me was last year’s National have secured for the youth work sector in 2005 will in the proceedings. and running for 6 months Leaders’ Conference which focused on how provide for the implementation of further sections of and we play table tennis, voluntary leaders make a real and lasting impact on In March 2005, I was pleased to launch the Foróige the Youth Work Act, 2001 and the National Youth pool and table soccer. the lives of young people. I have often spoken about Citizenship Programme 2005. It is my view that Work Development Plan, as well as providing for the It’s great because I get to the importance of volunteerism as I am conscious of citizenship and participation are based on a concept ongoing support and development of youth work meet up with people I was the enormous contribution volunteers make to Irish of the importance of young people exercising their organisations such as Foróige. friendly with in Primary society. Ireland has a long tradition of volunteerism right to influence how society is organised and Finally, as Minister for Youth Affairs, I want to School, but who went to different Secondary and we can only guess at the value, in purely cash assuming responsibility for the decisions in which assure you of my continued support for the Schools. The Regional terms, of that. However, the value of voluntary they have a share. Of the same mind, the development of our young people, both in the formal Conferences really helped involvement cannot be measured in that manner, it Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has education sector and in an out-of-school setting. I us because we got a lot of is impossible to put a price on the commitment, designated 2005 as the “European Year of commend the work of your organisation and wish ideas from other clubs enthusiasm and willingness to devote one’s own Citizenship through Education”, the theme of which you every success in the coming twelve months. about different projects we time for the good of young people. Voluntary activity is “Learning and Living Democracy”. With this Rath Dé ar bhúr saothar could get involved in.” is the keystone of youth work and I am aware that designation, the Council intends to draw attention Foróige would not be the organisation it is today to how crucial education, both formal and non- Síle de Valera T.D., without its cohort of committed volunteers. formal, is to the development of active citizenship Minister for Youth Affairs 2 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 5
Séumas O’Brien Chairperson of the National Council of Foróige
During my time as National Chairperson I have set myself two main goals. I want to achieve real development in both the quantity and quality of the services that we provide to young people and their communities and I also want to foster what I have come to call the ‘Foróige Family.’ To maintain our position as the leading youth development organisation in Ireland, it is important that we continue to develop and grow. We need to increase the number of young people that are touched by the Foróige experience,
whether they are Club members or project SHELIA O DONNELL, participants, we need to work together as a single Secretary, Moyvoughley entity to ensure that we have a positive influence Foróige Club, Co. on the lives of young people. But ‘development’ is Westmeath, talks about her Foróige Club. not all about numbers, it is also about looking
critically at how we do things and finding ways in “I love our Foróige nights, which we can do them better. This is the secret of it’s a great chance to meet long-term growth and sustainability. up with friends, to make new ones and to try At the National Leaders’ Conference last April, I different things. One of my spoke of my belief that we have three parts to the favourite times of the year ‘Foróige Family’ - Young People, Leaders and Staff is when we organise our - we are three parts of one organisation, each of Christmas and Halloween equal importance and dependent on the other. theme parties for the local children - we all have great Take any element from this system and there would fun” be no Foróige. As we expand the number and type of services that we offer young people and their communities, it is now more important than ever need to create a Foróige where we see each other good in the lives of many thousands of young that we strengthen the links between our clubs, as one organisation, united by our organisational people, do not underestimate that, you have a projects and services. Voluntary leaders, as the purpose, where we will support each other not only unique role and opportunity to influence the lives people who govern this organisation, must take real at the administration table but where practicable of young people and their communities. ownership of all that Foróige is and all that we on the ground. Together we will develop and shape a future for offer. I am extremely proud to be involved in an Foróige where the service we provide is the best in We need to look critically at the quality of service organisation with such great members, leaders and the business. Together we will ensure that Foróige that we provide to young people as a voluntary led staff, you can all be justly proud of your work and remains the leading youth development youth organisation. For development to happen we proud of Foróige. You are a major influence for organisation in the country. 3 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 6
Séan Campbell Chief Executive Officer of Foróige
year and we are seeing a fresh enthusiasm for We have continued to develop our working volunteerism across the organisation. Giving freely partnership with St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra and openly of your time and talents to the benefit and are looking forward to exciting developments of others is, without doubt, the highest form of in the future. community service and it is in all of our interests The Big Brother Big Sister programme continues to to foster a society in which a true commitment to expand and we have piloted the programme in a volunteerism is the norm as opposed to the number of schools. We have also established an exception. exciting international partnership with Big Brother The National Council established a number of sub- Big Sister Bulgaria and look forward to developing committees last year, involving both Foróige this over the coming years. leaders and staff and these sub-committees have worked effectively to drive the renewal process I would like to take this opportunity to forward. acknowledge and thank Foróige’s members, voluntary leaders, management and staff, each of The training and programmes sub-committee have whom form a vital link in the chain that makes this guided the introduction of new levels of training to organisation strong - you demonstrate your help support leaders in their role in a very practical commitment to the fundamental purpose and and organised manner. philosophy of Foróige on a daily basis and by doing The public relations sub-committee have started so, you personally invest in the active development work on modernising the organisation’s logo and ÁINE GEARY, Chairperson, of young people and communities across Ireland. High Flyers Foróige Club, creating a new Foróige website. Ballyagran, Co. Limerick, The sub-committees have also been overseeing My thanks also go to our many funding agencies for tells us what she thinks of changes to the election regulations. the faith that they place in the organisation and for the Foróige Reference their ongoing support. Panel. A main aim of this year was to promote the real value and relevance of the Foróige educational Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the “This is my second year as programmes to the development of young people. members of the National Council of Foróige for a member of the Reference Our first step was to publish updated and their support, leadership and vision. Panel and I think it’s a revamped leaflets for the Citizenship, Health, great way for us to have our I look forward to the year ahead with great Science and Culture programmes. The move was ideas heard. I have optimism and enthusiasm. definitely gotten used to much welcomed by leaders, members and staff speaking in public now and I am delighted to have this opportunity to look back alike and I’m happy to report that there is already have gained a lot of self on what has been a year full of promise and evidence of a renewed enthusiasm for programme confidence through the excitement in Foróige. experience.” based activities by both Clubs and projects. We have continued the renewal programme that got Foróige’s project and service provision continues to under way in early 2004 and we are now beginning go from strength to strength and we now have 97 to see some of its benefits. Club numbers grew last projects spread countrywide.
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The Young People of Blanchardstown get Vocal
Young people from Blachardstown at the launch of their 321 election manifesto, which was widely distributed in the run up to the local and European elections 2004 was a local and European election year in Ireland and the young people involved in Blanchardstown Youth Service (BYS), which is managed by Foróige, wanted to ensure that their voices were heard and their issues put firmly on the political agenda prior to the elections. BYS joined forces with the Citizens Information Centre, Blanchardstown Area Refugee Network and ‘80/20’ (a development education organisation) to enable young people to identify their key issues and present them to the candidates in both elections and to the general public, who could then advocate on their behalf. John Cahill, Manager, Blanchardstown Youth Service, reports on how young people are taking action to ensure that they have their say on issues that affect them. In March 2004, over 60 young people from election candidates to discuss and communicate communicating the issues of the youth of BRIAN DOOLEY, voluntary youth groups and youth projects took part their issues and another group presented the Blanchardstown. Chairperson, Castletara Foróige Club, Co. Cavan in an afternoon workshop. They identified and issues visually in a filmed 10 minute piece. The real discussion between the politicians and discusses the main issues prioritised the five main issues facing young people 321 committee member, Laura Rowlinson, 16, young people took place in an exercise that used facing young people today. in Blanchardstown today. said “young people are constantly being accused of some ‘speed dating’ concepts. Politicians met “Depression is a really big The issues they prioritised were: being apathetic and uninterested in politics or with a small group of young people on each issue. issue for a lot of young Facilities and Activities participating in the society around them. This Each group had 5 minutes to hear what the people - especially with the The Gardaí project proves that this is false - we are interested candidates had to say on the issue they were pressure of exams and the Security Issues and we want to be listened to.” representing, before the candidates moved on to idea that if you fail your The Physical Environment meet a new group representing another issue. Leaving Cert you’re a failure It was certainly hard work, but in early June it all Work Issues Following on from the event, local community and in life - some young people came together with a lively event, held in find it difficult to deal with. Being Heard resource centres showed the video continuously Mulhuddart Community Centre in Blanchardstown, Alcohol and a lack of and thousands of leaflets were distributed door to The next challenge for the young people involved where over 40 young people met with a large facilities are fairly big door to inform the local community about youth was to work out how best to communicate these number of the election candidates. Mary problems too.” issues and to encourage them to vote with them in issues to ensure that they had real political Cunningham, the Director of the National Youth mind. influence. After much debate and discussion, the Council of Ireland, was the guest speaker and she young people decided to split into three working praised the young people “for their active So what’s next? Well, the young people that were groups. The first group wrote and produced an citizenship” and said that the “future of Dublin 15 involved in the committee have met again and are information leaflet on ‘youth issues’ that was is in good hands.” The video presentation and determined to meet with the successful candidates widely distributed in the area prior to the elections. information leaflet were launched on the night and to challenge them on what they have done about The second group organised a meeting with both proved to be very effective tools in the issues that they raised last year. 5 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 8
Dáil na nÓg - Youth Participation at its Best
“Children will have a voice in matters which affect The two topics chosen by delegates to discuss on them and their views will be given due weight in the day were alcohol & drug misuse and facilities accordance with their age and maturity” for young people. (First goal of the National Children’s Strategy) Sheila O’Donnell, Moyvoughley Foróige Club, asks Brian On the issue of alcohol and drug misuse among Lenihan TD, Minister for Children, some tough questions. In 2005 Foróige entered into a new and exciting teenagers, delegates voted as their top three partnership with the National Youth Council of issues: In his opening speech to the Dáil, Brian Lenihan TD, Minister for Children, said “the misuse of Ireland (NYCI) and the National Youth Federation Specialised training for Gardaí on youth issues to implement Daíl na nÓg 2005 on behalf of the alcohol and drugs and facilities for young people Increased funding for youth related activities, National Children’s Office. Colin McAree, Area are crucial issues in Ireland today. Young people like clubs and projects Manager, Eastern Region, reports on how young are closest to these problems and their voice must become part of the solution. I want to ensure that people are having their say on the issues that Drug and alcohol awareness should be started young people can participate in a wide range of impact on them. in 4th class in primary school in a child- appropriate manner. activities in safe and youth friendly environments. I will present the report of this Dáil to the Cabinet On the issue of facilities for young people, ALISON STAUNTON, Committee on Children.” Chairperson, Paulstown delegates voted as their top three issues: Boris Humvimana (left), a Foróige club, Co. Kilkenny Child fares on transport and admission charges member of the International sums up what she loves should apply to under 18s and be subsidised about Foróige Foróige Club, Carrick-on- Opening hours of youth facilities should be Suir Neighbourhood Youth “I get great satisfaction out extended and linked to different age groups Project, summed up what of being part of a group The voting age should be lowered to 16 years. he thought of the day by that actually gets out there saying that it was “great and does stuff. It definitely Sheila O’Donnell, a member of Moyvoughley fun. It was wonderful to be helps with your confidence Foróige Club, said that her favourite part of Daíl na able to outline our problems and it’s a good way to Foróige members Niamh McGuinness (left) and Niamh nÓg was the question and answer session with to politicians and then say socialise and get to know Cullen discuss the issues at Daíl new people.” na nÓg 2005. Minister for Children, Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D. “It what we thought the solution to them should be.” was really great to get to hear what the Minister is Former Foróige leader and member, Brendan doing about youth issues and it was also a good Gallagher, Hillview Foróige Club, Waterford, was a Daíl na nÓg, means ‘young people’s parliament’ opportunity for him to be able to hear directly from facilitator on the day and said that, “attending and it gives the youth of Ireland an opportunity to young people what we think needs to be done. I today’s Daíl na nÓg as facilitator is a direct result represent their views on issues affecting them at a really enjoyed the day and I feel confident that the of the opportunities and confidence I have gotten national level. 200 delegates, elected by government will listen to our issues and it will through my involvement with Foróige, having Comhairle na nÓg throughout the country, attended benefit all young people in the future. I just can’t attended a previous Daíl na nÓg to come back now the Dáil on the 19th March, 2005 in Croke Park. wait for next year now.” as a facilitator has been really exciting for me.” 6 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 9
Club Focus
RATHVILLY FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. CARLOW
Rathvilly is a small village on the banks of the River Slaney in Co. Carlow and Rathvilly Foróige Club, founded in 1968, is the third longest running Foróige Club in the country. Over the Rathvilly Foróige Club celebrate the launch of their Calendar. Club’s 37 years, members have been involved in countless projects related to the eight Foróige educational programmes including variety show all eight Foróige educational programmes. By late November all of the photographs were concerts, tidy towns initiatives, jewellery making, Local photographer, Frank Murphy, gave an gathered and the club got full sponsorship to print ballroom dancing, glass painting and fundraising. intensive workshop to the Club on photography and 100 calendars. The project proved to be a great This year the Club produced a Foróige Calendar for members then divided into four groups, each of success and members hope to treat themselves to 2005, which was designed in such a way as to which had to take two photographs for the calendar. a night of bowling & indoor soccer to celebrate.
EDEL BURKE, Secretary, Romania. The Club’s leaders have all been though STAIRCASE FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. DUBLIN Newcastle Foróige Club, the asylum process themselves, so have Co. Galway, talks about the considerable knowledge to pass onto the members. big issues facing young The Staircase Foróige Club was established in July people today. 2004. The Club caters for young people seeking Two of the leaders, Johnson Godwin and Bukasa asylum in Ireland who arrive without any Mukalenga, have completed Foróige’s Level II “Under age drinking and parent/guardian. Some of these young people are training. drugs are two of the biggest housed in an Eastern Area Health Board run hostel The Club has packed a wide range of activities into pressures facing young people and they really need called ‘The Staircase’ in Dublin City Centre. it’s short existence including: a trip to an Ireland to be talked about. It’s Leaders from the The residents of this hostel form the club’s soccer International in Lansdowne Road, a tour of Staircase Foróige Club. good having something like membership and they come from a host of different Croke Park, lots of inter-club events and ice- the Reference Panel and countries including Ethiopia, Somalia, Iraq and skating. Regional Conferences so we can talk about these issues and look at what can be Foróige through the years. In compiling the booklet, the young people CURRY FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. SLIGO done to help.” contacted former members, leaders and staff to get their hands on old photographs, but more importantly, to gather memories and stories of Foróige Curry Foróige Club was formed in 1972 and has past. The publication is packed full of interesting articles and really shows enjoyed unwavering success ever since. It is just how important the Foróige Club has been to the whole community. estimated that in the Club’s thirty plus year’s of existence over 500 members have enjoyed the A deserving special message from President Mary McAleese was the icing on Foróige experience. Last year Members and the cake for all of the hard work put in by the members and leaders. Leaders decided to celebrate the long tradition of Foróige in the village by publishing a Here’s to another 30 years of involving the young people of Curry in their own commemorative booklet that celebrates Curry development and in the development of their community! 7 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 10
Foróige Introduces a New System of Leader Training
Voluntary leaders are the people who exercise the This year we are developing a new system of leader Progression through the levels of training enables greatest influence on the development of the young training which consists of a series of levels through leaders to track their own learning in terms of people in Foróige clubs. The way in which a leader which leaders can progress. Leaders begin at level knowledge, skill and self awareness and look works and interacts with members can have a I and work their way up to the higher levels. forward to further learning and growth. major and often profound effect on their personal This model is based on the belief that as well as Certification will be an important part of this new growth and happiness. The leader’s role in the club developing their members, leaders themselves can system. Leaders will receive a certificate on is crucial and fundamental to its success. This engage in their own process of development. In completion of each level. The purpose of this is to role as a facilitator of learning and development, fact, both processes are complementary. recognise the standard of skill that the leader will however, requires a particular set of knowledge and reach and to recognise their particular standard of skills. Gerry McDonald, Foróige’s Head of Training Involvement in Foróige provides tremendous achievement. and Programmes reports on why it is vital for opportunites for leaders to personally grow Foróige to have a comprehensive leader training themselves, as well as facilitating the growth of programme that is relevant to the needs of clubs. their members.
LEVELS I AND II
EOIN ROGERS, Training Courses for Level I and Level II have Chairperson, Knocklyon already been developed and implemented Foróige Club, Co. Dublin, throughout the country. chats about what he loves about Foróige. Level I training focuses on setting up a Foróige club properly. It includes training on the purpose and “We play hockey, philosophy of the organisation, the role of the badminton and handball leader and Foróige policies on child protection, and we also invite guests to the club to do different drugs and insurance. It also involves planning the things with us, a few weeks first few meeting of a club. ago we had a session on reflexology which was very Level II training focuses on how the leader can interesting. I really like the facilitate learning and development by young sense of belonging to a club people through their involvement in the Foróige that is run by the members Club. This means having good educational themselves.” activities, good democratic structures and good relationships within the club. Ultimately it involves getting the basics right so that the club functions Foróige leaders hard at work at the personal effectiveness training held in Carrick-on-Shannon in March properly. 8 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 11
be actively engaged in open discussions with MORE ADVANCED adults and peers on issues that concern them. LEVELS OF LEADER TRAINING Having the inter-personal skills to facilitate this process of discussion is vitally important. It can Limited numbers of more also lead to excellent club programmes, based on advanced training are the real interests and concerns of members. The currently being held on topics feedback from the personal effectiveness courses such as personal effectiveness so far is very positive. and organisational leadership. FUTURE PLANS PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING Future levels of training will include a This level consists of four modules. comprehensive course on organisational Two courses in personal GRÁINNE MORAN, Each of these modules lasts two and half hours in leadership, which will involve learning how to Chairperson, Newport effectiveness are currently being length. They can be conducted over four evenings. exercise leadership at county and national level. Foróige Club, Co. Mayo, run. Each course consists of two weekends. The tells us what she thinks the Topics include: However, the process of developing these levels first weekend of each course has already been biggest issue for young Finding out the interests of members held. This training aims to enable leaders to: will be on-going. They will need to be constantly people today is evaluated to make sure they are always relevant to Generating ideas for activities Improve their inter-personal skills so that they the needs of leaders and that they empower them “I think peer pressure is a The psychology of learning can draw out members and get them thinking to work effectively in facilitating the development huge issue for young Using activities as a means of development for themselves people. The pressure to of young Foróige members in the modern world. have the right phone, the Training committees in their roles Develop greater self awareness and right clothes and wear the Running democratic meeting appreciation of their strengths right labels - you have to Developing positive relationships Lead group discussion with members have fashionable clothes or people will look down on 12 level II training courses have already been held These are highly important skills for working you. It’s more of an issue in different venues throughout the country and with young people. for girls than boys though.” approximately 250 leaders have attended these Foróige is about empowering young people to think courses. Some are still completing their modules, for themselves, direct their own action and take but feedback so far has been very positive. Leaders charge of their lives. This process requires have found the training to be extremely useful and particular inter-personal skills on the part of the relevant. They very much like its practical nature leader. Also, time and time again, Regional and the “space” given to exchange ideas, discuss Conference’s and Reference Panel meetings issues and reflect on club practice. emphasise how important it is for young people to 9 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 12
Building Bridges through Cross-Border Diversion & Exchange
it has worked with over 120 young people from In October 2004, the project played host to the both rural and urban areas. final leg of a Léargas funded Tri-lateral exchange with 35 young people from Wales, Enniskillen and MADE particularly strives to reach out to young Monaghan taking part in a week long residential in people who have little or no contact with any other Monaghan. The exchange theme was “recyclable youth group and works to provide them with a materials in art” and it involved young people in sense of belonging as well as the opportunity to designing and making costumes and masks out of learn new skills and build self-confidence. The recyclable materials. Many great friendships were project has run a variety of programmes, including forged amongst the young people and the week was driver theory, health & fitness, an eight week an undeniable success. accredited hair & beauty course, programmes on The project has a jam packed schedule for the the theme of ‘identity’ during which young people coming year, including working with local Foróige KAREN FITZPATRICK, created storybooks, billboards, video diaries and clubs on the issue of diversity. The project is also Chairperson, Clonaslee photographs exploring issues affecting them. Foróige Club, Co. Laois, A group get ready to strut their stuff on stage at the official involved in a project called ‘VISIONS’, run by Co- tells us what she gets out of launch of the MADE project. They have also done a lot of work on specific issues operation Ireland, that will engage 60 young being a Foróige member. affecting young people living in Northern Ireland. people from both the North and South in making a The Monaghan and Armagh Diversion and So far, the project has organised eight cross-border short film on the theme of ‘identity.’ MADE is also Exchange (MADE) Project opened its doors in April “Since being elected trips and there are many more planned for the hoping to organise an International youth exchange Chairperson of our Club it 2004 and is the first cross-border project in which coming year. themed ‘Young people living in a divided society.’ has given me a lot more Foróige has been involved. It came about after a confidence to talk in front successful joint funding proposal between the of people - which is good ‘Armagh and Dungannon Adolescent Partnership’ because I hope to become a and the Foróige managed ‘Monaghan teacher eventually! When Neighbourhood Youth Project’ to the European I’m chairing meetings I’m Union’s Peace II Initiative. Helen O’Neill and at the top of the club and I have to speak and listen Linda Gillespie, both Youth Officers with the MADE and make sure everybody Project, report on how the initiative has impacted has a chance to give their border communities in its first year. opinions.” The key Concepts of the MADE project are ‘Diversion’ and ‘Exchange’. It is about diverting young people away from involvement in anti-social behaviour and towards involvement in civic society and exchange, while also establishing links across borders. One of the key purposes of MADE is to work with young people at risk in marginalised communities within the Armagh, Dungannon and Monaghan areas. Since the project got underway The boys group from the MADE project listen to a guest speaker as part of their ongoing cultural awareness programme. 10 page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 13
President Mary McAleese Celebrates Youth Work in Co. Offaly
presented and produced a series of radio shows, in a project run in conjunction with Midlands 103. They were also involved in the design, content and construction of a website called YOUth MATTERs - which was also officially launched on the day. Jamie Lee Cooney, Chairperson, Ferbane Foróige Club, welcomed President and Dr. McAleese to the event and spoke about her experiences as a Club member, saying that “the emergence of Foróige in the area has given young people the opportunity to be involved in projects that benefit the community President Mary Mc Aleese chats to members and leaders from Rahan and Banagher Foróige Clubs about their as a whole, while also benefiting the young people work. of the area themselves.” JAMES RYAN, Chairperson, It is so important that as individuals and as a The President complimented the work of Tallaghtfornia Foróige Club, society that we encourage the work of Foróige - It volunteers involved in Foróige, saying that “they Co. Dublin, speaks about President Mary McAleese is greeted by Séumas O’Brien, organise things which give young people is a community effort and it allows young people to why he became a Foróige Chairperson of the National Council of Foróige. opportunities....We rely, as parents, on these flourish. It is so important to give young people the member. space to experience things with their friends - and The midland town of Banagher came to a standstill people who create and maintain opportunities for this is what Foróige does so well.” “I joined Foróige initially on the 29th June last year as The President of young people and I congratulate the young people for taking these opportunities when they were M.J Grogan thanked the President and because my friends were in Ireland, Mary McAleese, accompanied by her the club, but now all of the presented with them...it gives you confidence and complimented her on the way she has used her husband, Dr. Martin McAleese, stopped by to people in the Club are my plugs you into the community. office to “build bridges with young people.” honour the work of Foróige leaders and members in friends, some of them with County Offaly. During her visit, Ireland’s first disabilities, that I would citizen, also officially launched the West and South never have gotten to know Offaly Youth initiative, which is a community- otherwise. My favourite based youth scheme funded by the Health Service Club outing was a visit to Executive and West Offaly Partnership. the Burren Adventure Centre for a weekend. I It may have been wet outside, but spirits were far enjoyed all of the activities, from damp as President and Dr. McAleese were but the best part of it was treated to a colourful display of the work of local that everybody from the Foróige Clubs. Foróige members were given the club was there and had fun opportunity to get involved in some very exciting together.” projects last year and they were delighted to have the opportunity to tell The President all about them! Facilitated by M.J Grogan, the Youth Worker with West and South Offaly Youth initiative, they 11 President Mary Mc Aleese and her husband, Dr. Martin McAleese, admire the YOUth MATTERs website, being demonstrated by Foróige members from Co. Offaly. page for page 20/12/05 2:30 pm Page 14
Having a Ball in Galway
opportunity to mix with their peers and develop for the cause and learned about the adverse their team building skills with a number of off- circumstances in which many young people in pitch team games and activities. developing countries live along the way. Then it As in previous years, the weekend kicked off with a was down to the competition itself, which was colourful, carnival style parade of teams, each of spectacularly opened by a samba drum and dance whom designed their own kits and banners! extravaganza by young people from the Foróige Members were interviewed and a panel of Judges operated Ballinfoyle, Ballybane and Knocknacarra decided, based on originality and knowledge, projects. Like the FIFA tournament, there were which team should be awarded the prize for the eight groups of four teams. The top two teams of most creative kit. Points were given based on how each group qualified for the next round on the well they performed in all of the events including following day. The teams knocked out on the first the creative kit, off-pitch activities and the soccer. day had a second chance for victory in competing The team with the most points won the title of ‘Fun for the Shield. The BAY project from Cork, representing Sweden, were the winners of the The girls from Castlerea Neighbourhood Youth Project, Weekend Champions.’ Congratulations to the who represented Argentina, get ready to take part in the members of the Foróige managed Ballinfoyle World Cup and the Bohermore projects of Galway, opening parade. projects, who represented South Korea, on winning representing Egypt, picked up the Shield. this years title! KATE MCMANAMON, Soccer, parades and fun fun fun - it was action all A special word of thanks to the organising Secretary, Newport Foróige the way at the ‘Galway World Cup Fun Weekend,’ There was also a more serious aspect to the committee, the volunteers and the weekend’s main Club, Co. Mayo, tells us which was held in the Regional Sports Ground in initiative, which involved an awareness and sponsors: The Health Service Executive, Galway what they get up to on their Galway last June for the sixth year running. Paul fundraising campaign for GOAL’s Street Children’s City VEC, Galway City Partnership, Bank of Ireland Club nights. Tannian, Project Leader, Ballinfoile Neighbourhood Project in Kenya. Participants raised over €6,000 and the Football Association of Ireland. “We always have our Youth Project, reports on the goings-on at one of meeting first and then what the liveliest weekends in the Foróige Calendar. we do depends on what’s going on at the time - some The ‘Galway World Cup Fun Weekend’ is an annual weeks we just chill out and event organised by Foróige, the Health Service play games, but recently we Executive and lots of local volunteers. Last year’s organised a first-aid course tournament involved 32 teams from all over Ireland and we had a Foróige talent night a few weeks ago. We competing for the coveted World Cup - a whooping had a choreographer come 20 of which represented Foróige Clubs, projects in to help us with our dance and services. While soccer is the basis of the routine - it was great fun.” event, the real emphasis is on having fun and making friends. There is also a strong educational element to the initiative, as teams have to research the country they are given to represent and base their costume design for the opening parade on their findings. Young people also have an Dancers and drummers from Ballinfoyle, Ballybane and Knocknacarra get the crowd warmed up for kick-off. 12 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 15
Listening to Young People Foróige Regional Conferences 2005 Young people from Sligo, pictured on a well deserved break during their Regional Conference, which was held in the CRIB Youth Project and Health Café in the heart of Sligo town. To ensure that Foróige remains relevant to young people in the modern world, the organisation needs to put time and effort into listening to the views of its young people and involving them actively in its democratic structures. The Regional Conferences of Foróige Club chairpersons and secretaries are one excellent way of doing this. Gerry McDonald, Foróige’s Head of Training and Programmes, reports on the findings of this year’s groups.
Foróige runs 11 Regional Conferences every year throughout the country. At these lively gatherings, young people debate issues that impact on their daily lives and make corresponding SARAH POWER, Secretary, recommendations regarding these issues to the Outrage Foróige Club, National Council of Foróige and to local district Waterford, chats about her councils. Each conference elects two of its Foróige Club. members to the National Reference Panel of “We have 14 members in Foróige, who in turn elect four members onto the our Club and we are very National Council, which is the governing body of young people. There was a fear that if you did not and to help them develop greater self confidence involved in the community. the organisation. conform to the group you would lose friends. and assertiveness were considered highly During the year we get important. Some conferences felt that Foróige involved in lots of events, The issues identified most frequently at this year’s The conferences felt that negative peer pressure but my favourite has to be should make representations to Government conferences, held last January, were substance could be combated if it were discussed openly in the talent show that we particularly on the issue of advertising and the misuse, with a particular emphasis on underage the club and if real debates occurred on the issue. organise every year for all of portrayal of alcohol in the media. Issues also drinking and peer pressure. Many participants felt One conference suggested developing a peer the Foróige Clubs in the identified at the conferences included exam area - it’s always a great that lack of confidence and insecurity were reasons pressure resource pack with suitable issues for pressure, bullying, suicide, racism and the night”. why young people drank. Some stated that there discussion. More work is needed in clubs to ensure pressure to have money to keep up with the was a perception that “alcohol combats shyness” that members feel comfortable voicing their true latest trends. and that you “can’t have fun without it”. Some felt independent opinions and to develop their that “there was enormous pressure on young assertiveness skills. There was also a need for a A very clear message that emerged from the people to drink.” code of practice in the club that eliminated Regional Conferences was that Foróige has a bullying and “slagging.” Peer pressure was the second most frequently significant role to play in enabling young people to identified issue and it was discussed at great Similar responses to the issue of underage drinking develop the values, awareness and self-belief to length by some conferences. It is clear that peer were identified. Again the importance of members respond effectively to the pressures of modern pressure is a major influence on the daily lives of being able to discuss this issue openly with adults society. 13 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 16
New Look for Foróige’s Education Programmes
Foróige’s eight education programmes have been at literature and in the core of the organisation’s work since the early particular the 1970’s and this year, four of the eight, have been activities, needed to given a makeover. Rachael Murphy, Senior Youth be updated, revised and Officer, Blanchardstown Youth Service and former revamped. The result is Foróige member, reports on the new look that four of the programmes and explores how they can be used to programmes - Health, enable learning in a Club or project environment. Citizenship, Culture and Science - have a new look, are The eight education programmes are central to the more attractive and user MICHAEL J COLEMAN, work of Foróige. Each Foróige Club and project friendly. A focus for the coming Chairperson, organises a programme of activities to challenge year will be to enable clubs and Ballaghdeereen Foróige members to develop themselves, to be more self- Club, Co. Roscommon projects to develop these four reliant and to seek ways to help others and their speaks about what he programmes. communities. These activities provide the thinks about the Reference Panel mechanism for achieving the overall purpose of the The programmes aim to meet the organisation - to enable young people to involve educational and developmental needs “The reference panel themselves consciously and actively in their own of young people through involving them weekend was one of my development and the development of society. At in creative and exciting activities that best experiences in Foróige the core of every activity is the process of involving young people are interested in. The so far. It gives young people members in informal education. The activities are programmes are challenging, dynamic and a chance to speak out, express their opinions and not an end in themselves, but rather a method of packed full of ideas for clubs and projects. have them taken seriously enabling learning. There are over 100 ideas for activities by the people who run the contained within the four programme leaflets. Young people in Foróige groups and projects are Organisation. The Non-formal education is at the heart of all the involved in each step of developing a programme. Chairperson and CEO of programmes and there is something for everyone They decide on a programme, on an activity, do the Foróige were there and we within each of the leaflets. had a good chat with them activity and evaluate the activity and the about all of our ideas.” programme. Through evaluation young people become aware of their own learning and identify further activities and programmes they would like HEALTH to undertake. Social health, physical health, emotional health, Originally developed in the 1970’s, the concepts mental health - there’s more to health than you within the programmes remain as relevant to young may think. In today’s society with a myriad of people today as they did over 30 years ago. pressures on young people, it is essential that we However, like all things in life, the programme are all aware of the importance of health in 14 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 17
maintaining a balanced lifestyle. This programme CITIZENSHIP offers a range of concepts from which to develop activities. Whether it is stress management, The Citizenship programme encapsulates the spirit dealing with peer pressure or a way of of Foróige - young people getting actively involved building on the interests of the young people in developing themselves and the community. This who are actively involved in sports, the programme is based on the concept of programme suggests activities which enable participation and aims to provide young people young people to have control over with an opportunity to get involved in their their lifestyles, thus contributing to communities and by doing so, making a positive enhanced self-confidence and difference. A key feature of the programme is that vitality. young people become actively aware of the issues in the community. It involves consultation and CULTURE interaction with community members and taking MARY DONEGAN, Culture is a people’s way action to improve the situation. This programme Chairperson, Baltinglass of life, their customs, allows members to develop a sense of identity and Foróige Club, Co. Wicklow, on her best Foróige moment beliefs and values. realise the positive impact on their community. so far This programme SCIENCE encompasses all “My best Foróige moment aspects of Within this programme there are two distinct so far was definitely culture - art, sections - the Natural Environment and winning our Citizenship music, dance, Technology. This programme explores the concept Award last year, which we go for erecting street name story telling etc. of the Natural Environment and the responsibility plates in our town. I had to Importantly, the of all of us to ensure its protection for future speak about our project at generations and for our own enjoyment. The programme allows for the the awards ceremony, so I exploration and understanding of programme enables members to develop a sense of was pretty nervous, but it all cultures, thus combating responsibility and equips them with the skills to all went really well in the prejudice and racism. understand their environment. end and we had a great Technology focuses on the creative use of day.” Developing a Culture Programme with young technology in our lives such as design, video people enables them to discover talents, develop editing, DJ skills, computer skills and creative skills and interests and so realise the unique photography. It is based on the concept of us contribution they can make to society. using technology rather than technology using us. Using technology in a positive way develops young people’s creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills.
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Big Brother Big Sister Ireland A Little Time has made a Big Difference
Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) is a preventive mentoring programme that matches an adult volunteer to a young person who needs a little extra support. The programme, which is operated by Foróige, began in Ireland in 2000 and has expanded rapidly since then. The volunteers are recruited from the communities in which the programme is offered and they are matched to young people based on their interests and personalities. BBBS currently operates in Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
MATCH PROFILE MATCH PROFILE
MARLENE AND MARY-LOUISE CATHERINE AND JESSICA
Marlene Geraghty and Mary Louise Brennan were the first BBBS match in Matched in December 2002, Catherine and Jessica are now looking forward to Westport and they also have the proud distinction of being the longest the third year of their friendship, as part of the BBBS programme in Galway. The established match in Co. Mayo, having started way back in October 2003. It has pair describe themselves as ‘the best of friends’ and really enjoy spending time been an exciting few years for the Westport duo, who have involved themselves together whether it be chatting over hot chocolate, baking, gardening, doing in such activities as an historical adventure trail, a community clean-up, drama homework or swimming. Both Catherine and Jessica have a keen interest in lessons, swimming, poetry writing, nature walks and cooking. Mary-Louise says dancing and music, so last summer they performed together in the Macnas “We try new things all the time and love the challenge of getting out there and parade through the streets of Galway. Catherine applied to the BBBS MIRIAM HALLAHAN, doing something new. We’ve had endless cups of tea and chats and we even programme in response to a local newspaper article. Chairperson, Kilmichael manage to squeeze in some homework every now and again!” Foroige club , Co. Cork tells us why she joined Foróige.
”I really looked up to the Foróige Club members when I was younger and always went to the events that they organised - so when I turned 12 I couldn’t wait to join! I was quite shy before then and now its hard to keep me quiet. Its also great that we now know how to conduct proper meetings”.
A match made in Heaven - Catherine (left) and Jessica grab a quick chat after one of Mary-Louise (left) and Marlene try to clear the table on one of their many evenings out. their adventures. 16 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 19
“I read the basic information in the article and BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER GOES INTERNATIONAL preparation is provided for all participants and attended the information session because I had then matches meet up at least once a week. School In June 2004 BBBS Ireland became a partner to been thinking of doing some sort of voluntary work matches are fully supported by a designated ‘Link BBBS Bulgaria. The Bulgarian programme, which for a long time” says Catherine. “We really have Teacher’ within the school, along with project staff is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second city, become great friends since then, I love seeing working for Foróige. Jessica smile and enjoy herself when we are operates in orphanages, a street shelter for Roma together. youth, a school for deaf children and with young At the launch in Claremorris, a number of students people with disabilities. The International spoke of their delight at being involved in the Young people can gain so much from involvement partnership took a practical step when Irish ‘Bigs’ project. Lisa Donnellan, a first year student, in the programme, especially with regard to and ‘Littles’ fundraised for a special camp for their explained how over the course of the year, it had increasing their self confidence, promoting their independence and introducing them to a different fellow matches in Bulgaria. given her “the opportunity to get to know an older student” and “a little bit of extra confidence”. perspectives on life.” Foróige was also delighted to assist BBBS Bulgaria Likewise, Sandra Kelly, who is a mentor, also found Jessica acknowledges that she was initially a little to access a three-year funding grant to expand the programme very rewarding and believed that apprehensive about the programme, but since their programme from the Department of Foreign the programme has enabled her to “develop her meeting up with Catherine, she says that she Affairs. “hasn’t looked back. I’m comfortable talking to communication skills, as well as her ability to form Catherine, we can chat about anything and I really Séan Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Foróige, new friendships.” enjoy her personality - she always makes me said that “ This is a major international move for Following the success of the pilot programme in TERRY PLOWER, laugh.” Foróige and we look forward to developing the Claremorris four other schools in Galway, Mayo and Chairperson, Loughrea partnership with BBBS Bulgaria over the coming Roscommon have adopted the BBBS school Foróige Club, Co Galway on years. I welcome the financial commitment made mentoring programme in the hope that it will offer his best Foróige moment so by the Department of Foreign Affairs to fund the additional support to students by developing a far. expansion of the programme in Bulgaria and I’m positive school environment and countering the confident that it will be a major force for good in “Being elected to the incidence and effects of bullying. communities all over the country.” Reference Panel to To date the feedback from both the schools and represent my Foróige Club and the other Clubs in my students has been extremely positive. In a recent RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BIG BROTHER BIG county has definitely been evaluation, students said that they enjoyed the my best Foróige moment so SISTER ‘SCHOOL’ MENTORING PROGRAMME opportunity to develop a new friendship and most far. I hope I can do them In May, the BBBS ‘School’ Mentoring Programme students highlighted the importance of taking proud over the year and was formally launched in Mount St. Michaels responsibility for the welfare and well being of bring back lots of ideas of new and interesting things Secondary School, Claremorris, after a successful others as being a key motivational factor for that we can do on club pilot version of the programme was completed in becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister with the nights.” the school. The project provides a little extra programme. support to newly arrived students by matching them to older student mentors.
Big Brother Big Sister matches having fun on a group Matches are made on the basis of similarity of day out. interests and personalities. Training and 17 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 20
Garda Youth Diversion Projects
Garda Youth Diversion Projects are community based, multi-agency initiatives that provide suitable activities for young people to facilitate personal development and promote civic responsibility. Foróige operates 18 Garda Diversion Projects, funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform through An Garda Síochána and supported by the probation and welfare services, the local community and business interests. Edel Maughan, Co-ordinator, the Longford Enabling Action Project (LEAP) MARGARET DOONEY, speaks to two of project participants about their Chairperson, Carracastle experiences. Foróige Club, Co. Sligo Mary (pictured below), 14, has been involved in chats about what they get up to on their Club nights. the LEAP project for about three years now and hasn’t looked back since. “I like having a place to “After our meeting we go to meet my friends and it’s just the girls group generally play football, on a Monday evening so I can really be myself and basketball and other sorts (l-r) Claire, Aissa, Lindsey, Edel, Winnie and Anna from the LEAP project on a day trip to Salthill in Galway last year. chat to the other girls about lots of different of sports. We also arrange fundraisers for lots of things” she says. different charities and have “I think that I have really benefited from being “before I got involved in LEAP, anything that was discos for our community or involved in the Project, I have learned to take happening I got into it. The project keeps me busy for other Clubs in our area. correction a bit better and I’ve changed at home all the time - being able to mix with other young There is loads of organising too. I used to go around starting trouble but I’ve people has helped my confidence and has changed involved, but they’re great fun, so its always worth it in learned to walk away. I think that I’ve quietened me. I used to be always in trouble at school and at the end.” down in one way, but I’ve also come out of my shell home and in fights. I honestly can’t remember a bit more too - if that makes sense! I think that being like that since I got into LEAP. I have learned I’m more confident, I’ll even speak in public now. a lot about the law that I didn’t know before and I have learned lots of new things that I know I bullying and things like that. I suppose you could wouldn’t have gotten the opportunity to learn if I say that I’ve cleaned up my act since I joined wasn’t a part of this group. I get on really well with LEAP! all of the others and Edel, the project co-ordinator. The project has given me the opportunity to get It’s great to have a place to go to talk to someone involved in loads of activities from the ‘Back Stage who you know will listen.” Theatre Activity Group’ to the Colour Me Beautiful Claire, 15, has been involved in the LEAP project course and a Cookery Course. We learn loads - but for about a year and a half. Claire says we always have a laugh doing it.” 18 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 21
Meet some Foróige Volunteers
MARY KENNEDY area - and that was it, I knew that it was my time to give back to Mary Kennedy is a Former Foróige Member, who served on the the organisation that I had gotten so much fun out of when I was Reference Panel and is now a Voluntary Leader herself, with younger. What I didn’t know was that I would enjoy being a leader Knocklyon Foróige Club, Co. Dublin. Here she chats about why she so much! The Club is booming, we have 50 members, 6 leaders gets much more out of being a Leader than she ever imagined. and a jam-packed schedule of events. “When I was growing up I was a member of a Foróige Club and I In March we got together with a gospel choir who trained the really gained a lot from it - I don’t quite know if I knew it at the members in gospel singing - I say ‘we’, but it was the young people time, but it most definitely helped with my confidence and I can themselves who organised the whole thing, we enabled the process, see that now. When I moved to Knocklyon, I saw an advertisement but they did all the work and that is amazing to watch and be a part in the paper looking for volunteers to set up a Foróige Club in the of.”
MALACHY BOOTH to see one side to young people, but in the club or project I get to Malchy Booth is a Community Garda in Ballybane, Co. Galway, who see a very different side. There is a great sense of joy and has been a Foróige leader for over sixteen years. He first satisfaction in being a leader. If you are a voluntary leader you will volunteered with the Ballybane Youth Development Project before always look at young people differently from then on - I’m NIAMH RODGERS, Chairperson, Burtonport becoming involved with the local Foróige Club (during which time convinced of it. Foróige Club, Co. Donegal he also served on the National Executive.) Malachy subsequently Other people quite often see the negative in the antics of youth, but gives a flavour of what her got involved in the funding application for the Bán project and now as somebody who works with them in a positive environment you Club gets up to on their serves voluntarily on its Management Committee. Here he speaks learn to see the good in every one of them and in all my years as a Club nights about why Foróige has changed how he thinks about young people. volunteer I have never come across a young person that there is “It is a great experience to have the opportunity to work with young absolutely no good in - our job as volunteers is to draw it out of “We have soccer people and to gain an insight into how they think. As a Garda I tend them - that is our challenge and it is also our joy.” competitions, board game nights and we go on an outing every month - sometimes it’s the cinema or bowling. I was thrilled to have been elected as MARGARET MINIHANE information evening in one of the local hotels and that was it, we Chairperson of our Club, it haven’t looked back since. We have 54 members and 11 adult Margaret Minihane is a Mother of four and is Club leader with meant a lot to me that the leaders and it has really benefited the community and made life a Bandon Foróige Club, Co. Cork, which she helped to found some other Club members little bit better for all of us. I enjoy knowing that I’m helping to five years ago. Here she speaks of her experiences as a parent thought I would be good provide a safe place for my own children and the other members to volunteer and why she thinks that they are so important. enough for the job!” socialise with their friends - something for them to belong to and “There was really nothing in Bandon for young people before take ownership of. It is necessary for parents to get involved, I feel Foróige and as a parent I was very aware that there was a genuine very strongly about that, if you believe that it is important, then you need for something, but I wasn’t sure how we could go about need to make it happen yourself and not depend on others to do it meeting that need on our own. Then I heard about a Foróige for you.” 19 page for page 20/12/05 2:31 pm Page 22
The National Foróige Citizenship Awards 2004
There was great excitement in Dublin last October when eight Foróige groups were honoured for their outstanding work demonstrating good citizenship in their local communities at the National Foróige Citizenship Awards 2004. Dancers, samba drummers and puppeteers entertained an upbeat audience, who were also treated to creative stage presentations by each of the award winners on the content and impact of their projects. The Citizenship Awards, which are sponsored by The Wrigley Company Ltd., are open to Foróige’s 415 Clubs and 93 Projects nationwide. Speaking at the Awards Ceremony, Séumas O’Brien, Chairperson of the National Council of Foróige said “I am continuously amazed and impressed at what young people can do when they are given the opportunity. I believe that the Foróige Citizenship Programme represents one such opportunity, and the work on display reflects just what young people can do if they are given the chance. But this will only happen if they are facilitated, guided and supported by dedicated volunteers and staff. We are all citizens and citizenship not only provides certain The Puppeteers from Tallaght Youth Service have some fun with Minister Noel Ahern T.D., who was rights and privileges but also places on us certain duties and obligations.” guest of Honour at the Foróige Citizenship Awards 2004.
TALLAGHTFORNIA FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. DUBLIN BALTINGLASS FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. WICKLOW IRISHTOWN FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. MAYO Club members carried out a detailed community survey and Baltinglass Foróige Club researched the needs of their The number of church services in Irishtown were under canvassed local County Councillors and TDs to take action on community using a wide variety of methods including threat, so the Foróige club responded to this by coming up the issues identified as being of most importance to their questionnaires, interviews and an in depth study of the local with new and creative ideas for church ceremonies. They got local area. They also designed and built a wild flower garden environment. They eventually focused on erecting street the whole community involved in their project and took in their local school. nameplates in the town. responsibility for organising much of the church liturgy.
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FERBANE FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. OFFALY ASHBOURNE, KNOCKRAHA AND GLOUNTHANE COOSAN FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. WESTMEATH Having carried out an analysis of the needs of the people in FORÓIGE CLUBS, CO. CORK Coosan Foróige Club decided to respond to the problem of their local area, Ferbane Foróige Club decided to focus on the As part of their ongoing multi-cultural awareness project, AIDS in Soweto in South Africa. They researched the problem social inclusion of senior citizens in the community. They Ashbourne International Foróige Club (which consists of in great depth and eventually linked up with an organisation organised a special social evening where both young and old members from no less than 13 countries!), Knockraha called “Soweto Connection” that works with young people contributed their talents and exchanged ideas. As a tribute to Foróige Club and Glounthane Foróige Club organised a series who have contracted AIDS. The club raised a massive the success of the evening, Active Age Group’s all over Co. of information evenings where members made presentations €3,300 for the organisation as part of their project. Offaly have decided to organise similar events. on the cultures of their countries. They also organised sports days and various other social events together.
Congratulations also to:
Whitechurch Youth Development Project, Co. Dublin;
Coon/Muckalee Foróige Club, Co. Kilkenny;
Exit Foróige Club, LOUGHLYNN FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. ROSCOMMON Co. Cork; After a friend was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Lurgan Foróige Club, Loughglynn Foróige Club became very conscious of the MONAMOLIN FORÓIGE CLUB, CO. WEXFORD Co Cavan; effects that poor modern day eating habits and lack of exercise was having on young people. The club researched Monamolin Foróige club organised regular meetings with Club 23 Foróige Club, different health issues and the health practices of pupils in Wexford County Council to examine ways of improving road Co. Dublin, the local school. They responded by organising a health safety in their area. Following on from these meetings, the awareness evening and a sports day in the community. This club decided co-ordinate the re-designing and re-building of is the third year in a row that Loughlynn Foróige Club have a dangerous junction in the village to make it safer for the whose Citizenship projects were highly scooped a Citizenship Award! whole community. commended on the night!
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Foróige in Pictures A look back at Foróige events during the year Congratulations to Michael B. Cleary, former Director of Foróige, pictured here with Chancellor, NUI, Dr. Garret Fitzgerald, who was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by NUI Maynooth, for his 36 year contribution to Youth Work.
(l-r) Colin McAree, Foróige Manager, Eastern Region, Justin Daly, Ferbane Foróige Club and Olwyn Enright T.D, at The President’s visit to Foróige members and leaders in Co. Offaly. Minister for Youth Affairs, Síle de Valera T.D, pictured with Alison Reynolds and Laura Reid from Loughglynn Foróige Club at the launch of the Foróige Citizenship Programme 2005.
Techno wizards Wayne Leonard (left) and Chase Nouri, from the Foróige managed Computer Clubhouse, Blanchardstown Youth Service, pictured with their mini robots at the Clubhouse’s stand at the Young Scientist Exhibition this year. Hurler of the Year, Seán Óg Ó h’Ailpín, on a visit to Mountbellew Foróige Club, in February 2005. 22 page for page 20/12/05 2:32 pm Page 25
(l-r) Tracey Fahy, Claire Clowning Around McCormack and - The Girls from Rachael Molloy, of the Monaghan, Corofin Foróige Armagh Diversion Club, Co. Galway, and Exchange get down to work Project get into at their annual the party spirit. charity daffodil picking day.
And they’re off! Members from Kildare Foróige take to the water during Just for laughs - Paulstown an inter-club Foróige Club perform a comedy adventure day. sketch at the Kilkenny District Council talent show held earlier this year.
‘Grease Mania’ proves to be a winner for Ballymacward Foróige Club in the East Galway District Council Variety Competition. Foróige leaders from Co. Cork pictured at last year’s National Leaders’ Conference. 23 page for page 20/12/05 2:32 pm Page 26
Foróige Projects /Services
PROJECTS / SERVICES FUNDING AGENCIES PROJECTS / SERVICES FUNDING AGENCIES
1. Mainline Core Department of Education 33. dán Project, Donore Avenue, Dublin Department of Justice 2. Mainline North Dublin (Foróige Clubs) Department of Education & Garda Síochána 3. Mainline Donegal (Foróige Clubs) Co Donegal VEC 34. GAP Project, Glen, Cork Department of Justice 4. Mainline Waterford (Foróige Clubs) Waterford City VEC & Garda Síochána 5. Ferrybank Youth Development Project, Waterford Waterford City VEC 35. JAY Project, Jobstown Department of Justice 6. Tallaght Youth Service Co Dublin VEC & Garda Síochána 7. Tallaght Youth Information Centre Co Dublin VEC 36. KEY Project, Tallaght Department of Justice 8. Blanchardstown Youth Service Co Dublin VEC & Garda Síochána 9. Blanchardstown Youth Information Centre Co Dublin VEC 37. LEAP Project, Longford Department of Justice 10. Peer Education Tallaght Co Dublin VEC & Garda Síochána 11. Whitechurch Youth Development Project, Dublin Co Dublin VEC 38. MAY Project, Mahon, Cork Department of Justice 12. STAY Project St Aengus, Tallaght Co Dublin VEC & Garda Síochána 13. Early School Leavers Blanchardstown Co Dublin VEC 39. Monaghan Garda/Neighbourhood Youth Project Department of Justice 14. Peer Education Blanchardstown Co Dublin VEC & Garda Síochána 15. Corduff Community Youth Project Co Dublin VEC 40. BLOCK Project, Portlaoise Department of Justice 16. Ballybane Youth Development Project, Galway City of Galway VEC & Garda Síochána 17. Ballinfoile Youth Development Project, Galway City of Galway VEC 41. Raphoe Garda Youth Development Project Department of Justice 18. Beara Peninsula Youth Development Project, Cork Co Cork VEC & Garda Síochána 19. SKY North Cork Co Cork VEC 42. The WAY Project, Wicklow Department of Justice 20. The Glen Youth Development Project, Cork Cork City VEC & Garda Síochána 21. Mahon Youth Development Project, Cork Cork City VEC 43. Bandon Garda Project, Co Cork Department of Justice 22. Castlebar Youth Information Centre Co Mayo VEC & Garda Síochána 23. Youth in Action Project, Croom, Co Limerick Co Limerick VEC 44. The YEW Project, Whitechurch Department of Justice 24. Carrigaline Youth Initiative Co Limerick VEC & Garda Síochána 25. Loobagh Area Youth Project, Kilmallock, Co Limerick Co Limerick VEC 45. DIME Garda Project, Dublin Department of Justice 26. Donegal Youth/Community Information and & Garda Síochána Development Programme Co Donegal VEC 46. The HAY Project, Dublin Department of Justice 27. Nenagh Youth Development Project North Tipperary VEC & Garda Síochána 28. MADE – Monaghan/Armagh Diversion and Exchange EU Programme for Peace 47. WEB Project, Blanchardstown Department of Justice & Reconciliation & Garda Síochána (Local Drugs 29. Mullaghmatt/Cortolvin Community Development Project EU Programme for Peace Task Force) & Reconciliation 48. Tallaght Teenage Health Initiative Eastern Regional Health Authority 30. ABLE Project, Ballyfermot Department of Justice 49. Monaghan Neighbourhood Youth Project North Eastern Health Board & Garda Síochána 50. Cootehill/Ballybay Adolescent Family Health Project North Eastern Health Board 31. Ballincollig Youth Development Project Department of Justice 51. Teenage Health Monaghan North Eastern Health Board & Garda Síochána 52. Ballyshannon / Bundoran Neighbourhood Youth Project North Western Health Board 32. Bán Project, Ballybane, Galway Department of Justice 53. The Rosses Neighbourhood Youth Project, Dungloe North Western Health Board & Garda Síochána 54. South Leitrim NYP North Western Health Board
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PROJECTS / SERVICES FUNDING AGENCIES PROJECTS / SERVICES FUNDING AGENCIES
55. The CRIB Youth Project and Health Café North Western Health Board 80. Foróige Youth Circles Young Peoples’ Facilities & 56. Carrick-on-Suir Neighbourhood Project South Eastern Health Board Services Fund / Dept of Rural, 57. Tramore Youth Development Project South Eastern Health Board Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 58. West Limerick Youth Service Mid Western Health Board 81. Glen Young Adults Project, Cork Young Peoples’ Facilities & 59. Ballinfoyle Neighbourhood Youth Project, Galway Western Health Board Services Fund / Dept of Rural, 60. Ballina Neighbourhood Youth Project Western Health Board Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 61. Castlebar Neighbourhood Youth Project Western Health Board 82. Mulhuddart Community Youth Project Young Peoples’ Facilities & 62. Big Brother Big Sister Programme, Roscommon Western Health Board Services Fund / Dept of Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 63. Big Brother Big Sister Programme, Galway Western Health Board 83. Springfield YPFSF Project, Tallaght Young Peoples’ Facilities & 64. Big Brother Big Sister Programme, Mayo Western Health Board Services Fund / Dept of Rural, 65. Castlerea Adolescent Programme Western Health Board Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 66. Teenage Health Project, Roscommon Western Health Board 84. Whitechurch YPFSF Project, Tallaght Young Peoples’ Facilities & 67. Teenage Health Project, Mayo Western Health Board Services Fund / Dept of Rural, 68. Teenage Health Project, Galway City Western Health Board Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 69. Westport Neighbourhood Youth Project Western Health Board 85. Ferrybank Drugs Prevention Project, Waterford Young Peoples’ Facilities & 70. Boyle Neighbourhood Youth Project Western Health Board Services Fund / SEHB 71. Athenry Adolescent Support Programme Western Health Board 86. Mulhuddart Community Youth Project 2 Mulhuddart Community Centre 72. Springboard Mayo – Programme Officer Western Health Board (YPFSF) 73. Knocknacarra Area Youth Project Western Health Board 87. Huntstown Community Youth Project Huntstown Community Centre and Galway City VEC (YPFSF) 74. Killybegs Youth Project and Drop-in Centre South West Donegal Community 88. Blakestown Community Youth Project Blakestown Resource Centre Partnership Ltd (YPFSF) 75. Lough Gur Area Youth Project, Hospital, Co Limerick Ballyhoura Development Ltd/ 89. Intel Computer Clubhouse INTEL Foundation / Irish Youth Department of Education Foundation / Department of 76. PESL Riversdale Blanchardstown Young Peoples’ Facilities & Education / Information Society Services Fund / Dept of Rural, Commission Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 90. Family Support WEB Programme, Blanchardstown Local Drugs Task Force 77. Ballybane Adventure Programme, Galway Young Peoples’ Facilities & 91. Tallaght Drugs Education Initiative Tallaght Drugs Task Force Services Fund / Dept of Rural, 92. Youghal Youth In Action Project* Dormant Accounts Fund Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 93. DIME Dormant Accounts Project* Dormant Accounts Fund 78. Brookfield YPFSF Project, Tallaght Young Peoples’ Facilities & 94. Beara Youth Outreach Project* Dormant Accounts Fund 95. Donegal Youth Information Outreach Programme* Dormant Accounts Fund Services Fund / Dept of Rural, 96. CRIB Big Brother Big Sister* Dormant Accounts Fund Community and Gaeltacht Affairs 97. Carrigtwohill Area Youth Project St Vincent de Paul 79. Drugs Misuse Prevention Project Young Peoples’ Facilities & Services Fund / Dept of Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Affairs (*denotes at set-up stage) page for page 20/12/05 2:32 pm Page 28
FORÓIGE MAINLINE SERVICES LOCAL YOUTH SERVICES & YOUTH BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER CORDUFF COMMUNITY YOUTH PROJECT LOOBAGH AREA YOUTH PROJECT TALLAGHT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROGRAMME GALWAY Corduff Scouts Den, Blackcourt Road, Teleservices Centre, Railway Road, Tallaght Youth Service CORK Health Advice Café, 14 Francis Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Killmallock, Co Limerick. Tallaght Youth Information Centre Foróige Office, Sunbeam Business Park, ABLE PROJECT Galway. T: (091) 535375. T: 086 - 6054126. T: (063) 98877. F: (063) 20002. Brookfield YPFSF Project Millfield, Mallow Road, Cork. 201 Decies Road, Ballyfermot, F: (091) 534475 E: [email protected] Brookfield ESL Project T: (021) 4210145. F: (021) 4210171. Dublin 10. T: 01-6203994. E: [email protected] CRIB YOUTH PROJECT AND HEALTH CAFÉ Drugs Education Initiative E: [email protected] F: 01-6203747. Rockwood Parade, Sligo. Family Support STAY Programme E: [email protected] BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER T: 071-9146526. F: 071-9146528. MAHON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT KEY Project PROGRAMME ROSCOMMON E: [email protected] MAY PROJECT Peer Education Project DONEGAL c/o Mahon Community Development ATHENRY ADOLESCENT C/o Castlerea NYP, Main Street, Castlerea, Peer Drugs Education Project Foróige Office,Donegal Youth Information Project, Unit 7, Avenue de Rennes, SUPPORT PROGRAMME Co Roscommon. T: (094) 9622952. dán PROJECT Springfield YPFSF Project Centre, Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, Mahon, Cork. Co Donegal. T: (074) 9723029. Caheroyan Commercial Centre, F: (094) 9622949. Flat 101, St Teresa’s Gardens, Donore Teenage Health Initiative E: [email protected] Avenue, Dublin 8. T: (01) 4735332. T: (021) 4350875 / (021) 4350872. F: (074) 9723050. Caheroyan, Athenry, Co Galway. Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. F: (01) 4735007. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T/F: (091) 844500. T: (01) 451 6322. F: (01) 451 6949. BLAKESTOWN COMMUNITY E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] YOUTH PROJECT DUBLIN MONAGHAN NEIGHBOURHOOD ZONE CAFÉ DIME PROJECT YOUTH PROJECT Foróige Office, 168 Balcurris Road, BALLINCOLLIG ACTION PROJECT TEENAGE HEALTH INITIATIVE, GALWAY Blakestown Resource Centre, 45-46 Hardwicke Street, Dublin 1. MONAGHAN JUSTICE PROJECT Ballymun, Dublin 11. 5 Great Island Industrial Park, Innismore, Health Advice Café, 14 Francis Street Blakestown Way, Dublin 15. T/F: (01) 8874319. E: [email protected] TEENAGE HEALTH INITIATIVE MONAGHAN T: (01) 8428139 / 8426260. Ballincollig, Co Cork. T: (021) 4878682. Galway. T: (091) 535376. T: 01-8227730. Ardroe House, Glen Road, Monaghan. E: [email protected] F: (091) 534475 DONEGAL T: (047) 71663. F: (047) 72709. BALLINFOILE AREA YOUTH PROJECT E: [email protected] BLANCHARDSTOWN Donegal North West Youth / Community E: [email protected] GALWAY/CLARE/SOUTH ROSCOMMON 60 Ballinfoile Park, Headford Road, Galway. T: (091) 760284. Blanchardstown Youth Service Information & Development Programme Foróige Office, Ozanam House, Blanchardstown Youth Information Centre Donegal Youth Information Centre TEENAGE HEALTH INITIATIVE, MAYO St Augustine Street, Galway. F: (091) 760339. MADE PROJECT Blanchardstown Early School Leavers Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, C/o Ballina NYP, Pearse Street, Ballina, T: (091) 564520. F: (091) 566643. Programme 33 Park Street, Monaghan. Co Mayo. T: (096) 22012. BALLINFOYLE NEIGHBOURHOOD Co Donegal. T: (074) 9723029. E: [email protected] Blanchardstown Drugs Prevention and T/F: 047 - 72734. F: (096) 22029 YOUTH PROJECT F: (074) 9723050. Education Programme 60 Ballinfoile Park, Headford Road, E: [email protected] KILDARE/MEATH INTEL Computer Clubhouse TEENAGE HEALTH INITIATIVE, ROSCOMMON Galway. T: (091) 760330. MADE PROJECT Foróige Head Office BASIS Riversdale Programme C/o Castlerea NYP, Main Street, Castlerea, F: (091) 760339 DRUGS MISUSE PREVENTION PROJECT c/o Armagh/Dungannon Adolescent Co Roscommon. T: (094) 9622952. E: [email protected] Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Foróige Head Office Partnership, Melbourne House, KILKENNY/CARLOW/LAOIS T: (01) 821 2012. F: (01) 821 1144. 16 Russell Street, Armagh. F: (094) 9622949 Foróige Office, 9 Dean Street, Kilkenny. E: [email protected] FERRYBANK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BALLINA NEIGHBOURHOOD T: 0044-28-37515910. T: (056) 7765906. F: (056) 7756188. FERRYBANK DRUGS PREVENTION PROJECT TRAMORE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT YOUTH PROJECT E: [email protected] BLOCK Project Ferrybank Community Centre, C/o Foróige Office, Oak Villa, Military Pearse Street, Ballina, Co Mayo. 3 Church Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Ross Road, Waterford. T: (051) 833883. MULLAGHMATT/CORTOLVIN COMMUNITY Road, Waterford. T: 086-8338970. T: (096) 22012. F: (096) 22029. LIMERICK/TIPPERARY T/F: (0502) 61934. E: [email protected] YOUTH PROJECT E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Foróige Office, 84 Silver Street, E: [email protected] 134 Mullaghmatt, Monaghan. Nenagh, Co Tipperary. FORÓIGE CIRCLES (GALWAY) T/F: (047) 77814. WEB PROJECT, BLANCHARDSTOWN BALLYBANE ADVENTURE PROGRAMME T: (067) 34900. F: (067) 34088. BOYLE NEIGHBOURHOOD Health Advice Café, 14 Francis Street, FAMILY SUPPORT, WEB Ballybane Community Resource Centre, YOUTH PROJECT Galway. T: 091-535373. Buzzardstown House, Mulhuddart, Ballybane, Galway. T: (091) 768308. MULHUDDART COMMUNITY YOUTH PROJECT LOUTH/CAVAN/MONAGHAN St Joseph’s Resource Centre, F: 091-534475. Dublin 15. T: (01) 822 6163. E: [email protected] MULHUDDART MCYP2 Foróige Office, 33 Park Street, Abbeytown, Boyle, Co Roscommon. Mulhuddart Community Centre F: (01) 821 0496. Monaghan. T: (047) 72712. T: (071) 9664801. F: (071) 9662659. GAP PROJECT Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. T: (01) 8215120. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] BALLYBANE YOUTH E: [email protected] GLEN YOUNG ADULTS PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GLEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Ballybane Community Resource Centre, WEST LIMERICK YOUTH SERVICE MAYO CARRICK-ON-SUIR NEIGHBOURHOOD 19 Comeragh Park, The Glen, Cork. NENAGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT West Limerick Resources, St Mary’s Road, Foróige Office, c/o Castlebar Youth Ballybane, Galway. T: (091) 768297. YOUTH PROJECT T: 021-4506495. F: 021- 4553145 84 Silver Street, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. F: (091) 768309. Newcastle West, Co Limerick. Information Centre, Newtown, Castlebar, 16 Kickham Street, Carrick-on-Suir, T: 067-34900. F: 067-34088. T: (069) 62222. F: 069-61870. Co Mayo. T: (094) 9025124. E: [email protected] Co Tipperary, T: (051) 645967. HAY JUSTICE PROJECT F: (094) 9027873. F: (051) 645227. 15 St Agatha’s Hall, Dunne Street, RAPHOE GÁRDA PROJECT WESTPORT NEIGHBOURHOOD E: [email protected] BALLYBAY/COOTEHILL ADOLESCENT E: [email protected] Dublin 1. T: 01-8554024 FRIENDLY HEALTH PROJECT Meeting House Street, The Diamond, YOUTH PROJECT Raphoe, Co Donegal. T: (074) 9173922. St Anne’s Boxing Club, James Street OFFALY/WESTMEATH/LONGFORD NEHB, Whitestar Complex, Market Street, CARRIGALINE YOUTH INITIATIVE HUNTSTOWN COMMUNITY YOUTH PROJECT Carpark, James Street, Westport, Foróige Office, Unit No. 5, Cootehill, Co Cavan. T: (049) 5552069. Carrigaline Community Complex, Huntstown Community Centre, Huntstown Co Mayo. T: (098) 29218. Tuar Ard, Church Street, Moate, Carrigaline, Co Cork. T: (086) 3837390. Way, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. ROSSES NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH PROJECT F: (098) 29217. Co Westmeath. T: (090) 6448947. BALLYSHANNON/BUNDORAN E: [email protected] T: 01- 8238716. The Old School House, Quay Road, E: [email protected] F: (090) 6448948. NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH PROJECT Dungloe, Co Donegal. T: (074) 9561931. E: [email protected] C/o Sacred Heart School, College Street, CASTLEBAR NEIGHBOURHOOD JAY PROJECT F: (074) 9561865. WHITECHURCH YOUTH Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. YOUTH PROJECT 18 Kiltalown Way, Jobstown, Dublin 24. E: [email protected] SLIGO/LEITRIM/NTH ROSCOMMON/ T: (071) 9822803 / 9822804. The Mall, Castlebar, Co Mayo. T: 01- 4148118. E: [email protected] DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NTH MAYO E: [email protected] T: (094) 9026760. F: (094) 9026790. WHITECHURCH YPFSF PROJECT Foróige Office, c/o The C.R.I.B. Youth E: [email protected] KILLYBEGS YOUTH PROJECT AND SKY PROJECT YEW PROJECT Project and Health Café, BÁN PROJECT DROP-IN CENTRE c/o Ballyhoura Development Ltd, Youth Project Room, Scoil Mhuire, Rockwood Parade, Sligo. Ballybane Community Resource Centre, CASTLEBAR YOUTH INFORMATION CENTRE Unit 2, Carpet Factory Centre, Killybegs, Main Street, Charleville, Co Cork. Ballyboden, Dublin 16. T: (071) 9147202. F: (071) 9146528. Ballybane, Galway. T: (091) 768299. Newtown, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Co Donegal. T: 074-9732793. T: (063) 21008. T/F: (01) 493 5555. F: (01) 4954694 E: [email protected] Email: [email protected] T: (094) 9028674. F: (094) 9027873. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] KNOCKNACARRA YOUTH WAY PROJECT WATERFORD BANDON JUSTICE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SOUTH LEITRIM NYP ‘Hillview’, Morton’s Lane, Wicklow Town. Foróige Office, Oak Villa, Military Road, C/o Youthreach, Station Road, Bandon, CASTLEREA ADOLESCENT PROGRAMME Community Rooms, Joyces Supermarket, Hilldrum House, Leitrim Road, T/F: 0404 - 64782 / 64783. Waterford. T: (051) 872982. Co Cork. T: (023) 52002. Main Street, Castlerea, Knocknacarra, Co Galway. Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. E: [email protected] F: (051) 304637. E: [email protected] Co Roscommon. T: (094) 9622952. T: (091) 580900. T: (071) 9620555. F: (071) 9622003 E: [email protected] F: (094) 9622949. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] BEARA PENINSULA YOUTH YOUTH IN ACTION PROJECT, CROOM WEXFORD/WICKLOW DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY SUPPORT LEAP PROJECT c/o Ballyhoura Development Ltd, Foróige Office, Hopkins Hill, Wicklow The Square, Castletownbere, Co Cork. PROJECT, MAYO Earl Street, Longford, Co Longford. ST AENGUS STAY PROJECT 8 Bridge Street, Croom, Co Limerick. Town, Co Wicklow. T: (0404) 61741. T/F: (027) 71885. Killalla Health Centre, Killalla, Co Mayo. T/F: (063) 42515. Scoil Íosa, Tymon North, Tallaght, T: (061) 602942. F: (061) 602030. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 086-8275685. E: [email protected] Dublin 24. T: (01) 4624088. E: [email protected]
FORÓIGE HEAD OFFICE: Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12. T: (01) 450 1122. F: (01) 450 1941. E: [email protected] W: www.foroige.ie