Youth groups unite across Limerick for national Oíche na hÓige celebration

LIMERICK Youth Service will join youth organisations across the country as they host Oíche na hÓige at LYS youth spaces across Limerick City and County. 

Oíche na hÓige is an initiative from the Department of Education & Youth that aims to promote the profession of youth work and positive impact of youth work in communities across Limerick and Ireland.

This exciting new initiative by the Department of Education & Youth is a night to recognise the impact of youth work and celebrate the creativity, connection and confidence that youth work brings to young people and communities.

On the evening of Oíche na hÓige this Friday, Limerick Youth Service will host events across its youth spaces, Community Training Centre and volunteer led youth clubs with young people, parents, families and local representatives invited to join in the fun and learn more about the impact of youth work.

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Among the highlights of what promise to be an action-packed evening with Limerick Youth Service are: Baking, Christmas card making and more at the Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3.

Bat-walk and barista training sessions with East Limerick Youth Project, Cappamore Community Centre, Limerick V94 WK07.

Ceol, caint agus craic at The Solar Youth Space, Askeaton Community Centre, Limerick V94 EH9Y.

Drumming and art sessions at Lava Javas Youth Café, Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick, V94 28C4.

Explore further education and training for young people at the Community Training Centre, Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick V94 YF95.

Hip-hop with Hazey Haze and Daithí and the crew at King’s Island; Surrounds Youth Project, Nicholas St Youth Space, 41 Nicholas St, Limerick V94 F211.

Inclusive sports for all at The Factory Southside Youth Space, Gavlone, V94 A9KT.

Karaoke, board games and pool at Garryowen Youth Together Project, 21 John St, Limerick
V94 WR58.

Open evening at Rathkeale Youth Space, Abbeycourt, Rathkeale, Limerick V94 K6K7.

Question Time: find your answers with the Youth Information hub Lr. Glentworth St,
Limerick V95 YF95 and Youth Clubs: join the fund at your local youth club.

Oíche na hÓige is a moment to shine a light on the Youth Work for All campaign which positions youth work as a right and a lifeline that supports young people to face challenges, grow in confidence and find belonging. Youth Work for All believes that very young person, wherever they live and whoever they are, have a right to quality youth services in their community. 

‘Through Youth Work for All and Oíche na hÓige, we are saying that youth work transforms lives. It’s time to recognise that every young person deserves access to the supports and opportunities that youth work provides and to be supported by trained youth workers,’ said Fiona O’Grady, CEO, Limerick Youth Service.

‘Limerick Youth Service joins our partners in calling for continued and increased national support and investment in youth work infrastructure. As communities recover from social and economic pressures, youth work remains a cornerstone for resilience, inclusion and participation, particularly for those most at risk of exclusion,’ said Ms O’Grady.

For more information on Oíche na hÓige, visit www.limerickyouthservice.com or contact the Youth Information Centre at yib@limerickyouthservice.com or call 061-412444.

Oíche na hÓige is an initiative of the Department of Education Youth delivered in partnership with the Education and Training Boards, the National Youth Council of Ireland and the youth work sector. Limerick Youth Service remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their full potential.

Limerick Youth Service is a member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations.