Organisation: Foróige

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<p>A music mash-up with Foróige, Music Generation Cork City, Cope and Voices of Cork, at Fitzgerald's Park in Cork City in 2019. In a pre-budget submission, the body, which works with almost 50,000 young people, said the youth work sector was under 'immense pressure'. File picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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€15m rise in spending on youth work would help 32,000 youngsters, says Foróige

Research found that youth organisations were the second-worst affected area, within the community and voluntary sector, since the recession

<p>Ireland's first rapid-build homes for refugees at Mahon in Cork City will shelter up to 256 people. Picture: David Keane</p>

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'A small community with a massive heart': Mahon prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees in new modular homes

<p>The mentoring experiences of young people referred to Foróige’s Big Brother Big Sister mentoring programme showed seven key benefits.</p>

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Study finds seven ways mentoring helps young people in Camhs to progress

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Youth diversion work to expand into West Cork as Ballincollig appeals for more help

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Young people have COP-ped on to the climate crisis — we must be heard

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Father figures: 'It's a privilege to gain their trust'

Judge dismisses 'utterly opportunistic' claims for 'minor injuries' from Cork bus crash

Judge O’Donohoe warned that such cases are costly to society and have become “a racket”.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Teens coping with the Leaving Cert in the time of Covid-19

Three young people tell Helen O’Callaghan about the highs and lows of their lives during the current crisis.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

Cork school continues to do good in community

Overshadowed by towering stacks of boxes, Ingrid O’Riordan carefully packs food parcels and school supplies to deliver to families across Cork city’s north side.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Education and mental health main concerns among youth during Covid crisis - report

The Covid-19 crisis is adversely affecting young people in Ireland, a youth organisation has said.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Volunteerism among young to be recognised: 'There is a huge need for a local connection'

David Giles is a student ambassador for this year’s The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards, showcasing the commitment and dedication of young people’s volunteering efforts across

Sun, 13 Oct, 2019

Thousands of young people to exhibit range of projects aimed at improving local communities

Thousands of young people will gather in Dublin this weekend to exhibit a range of projects aimed at improving their local communities.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2019

Big chill not expected to dampen St Patrick's Day festivities

It is hoped predicted Beast from the East-style low temperatures won’t have a detrimental impact on the St Patrick’s Day parades which get under way around the country tomorrow.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Reach Out Speak Out: Cork teenagers create rap video for mental health

Rugby star Simon Zebo is swapping drop goals for dropping rhymes by giving his backing to a rap track aimed at raising awareness around mental health.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Here's how St Patrick's Day will be celebrated across the country

We’ve all the details of festivals and parades that are worth checking out...

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Plea for action on Cork suicide crisis

Mental health campaigner Conor Cusack has called for the establishment of a 24/7 “emotional wellbeing centre” in response to the carnage caused by the suicide crisis sweeping Cork.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2016

#Ploughing16: Phyllis wins the great brown bread bake-off

It is up there with bacon and cabbage and floury potatoes as a cherished symbol of traditional Irish cuisine.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

€2m for youth projects across the country

More than 80 youth projects across the country will receive almost €2m in grants.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Graham Norton puts on quiz hat again in West Cork

BBC radio and TV presenter Graham Norton will become a quizmaster in West Cork this week to assist a peninsula community.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Youth club recognised for defibrillator awareness drive

A group of young students, motivated by the death of a woman from a sudden heart attack, has won a prestigious youth prize for its in work promoting the message that defibrillators save lives.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Working life: Kitty O’Connor, Alpha-1 Foundation CEO

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Fri, 20 May, 2016

The shape I'm in: Bláthnaid Treacy, 2FM DJ and co-presenter of Two Tube

BLÁTHNAID Treacy fizzes with enthusiasm and energy. Right now, things couldn’t be better for the 2FM DJ and co-presenter of Two Tube on RTÉ Two.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Manure proves a cash cow for Leitrim students

Two young entrepreneurs with a scheme to convert cow manure to cash will represent Ireland at a global youth entrepreneurship showcase in New York attended by Chelsea Clinton.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Learning how to be a good cyber citizen

Security, safety and ethics were the key ‘search’ terms in Cork yesterday as Intel Security held its digital safety programme for the third year running.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

This much I know: Andrew Stanley, comedian

You can’t beat a round of applause.I don’t know if it’s the approval that I love when I’m doing stand-up.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

A little help from my Big Brother, Big Sister

The Big Brother, Big Sister programme provides ‘older sibling’ mentors to thousands of troubled children in Ireland. It is a rewarding relationship for both parties, but more volunteers are needed, says Elizabeth O’Neill.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2015

Video highlights mental health issues among young people

Irish youth organisation wants to spread awareness on the issue.

Fri, 15 May, 2015

ICA news: Put your brown bread to the ultimate national taste test

It’s time to take out those brown bread recipes again. The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has just announced this year’s national brown bread baking competition.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

Lonergan plea for men to become role models

The former governor of Mountjoy Prison has appealed to men to volunteer as youth leaders and become positive role models for teenagers.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

New sex ed programme pays off for teens

Irish teenagers who took part in a new sex education programme said they were better informed and more aware of the consequences of their actions afterwards.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Mayor’s awards honour Cork community pioneers

A schoolteacher from west Cork and a village community group in the Muskerry gaeltacht were the overall winners in Cork County Council’s Mayor’s Community Awards Scheme.

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Twins honoured for service on the seas

If you ever doubted that the best of things comes in pairs, perhaps Darryl and Declan Barry will make you think again.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2013

Cork Garda Youth Awards honour selfless teens

Five exceptional teenagers have scooped the top prizes at the West Cork Garda Youth Awards.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013

Inspirational speech worth the wait

Schools, youth groups, and clubs came from all over Ireland on invitation from the US embassy to join Michelle Obama and her daughters for a VIP showing of Riverdance.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2013

Farm accident inspires teens’ bid to save lives

A teenager whose father was paralysed in a farm accident hopes her youth club’s award-winning farm safety project will help save lives.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012

Foróige in volunteer search

One of Ireland's largest youth organisations Foróige is looking for retired people to volunteer with the group.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2012

Parade of Sail gives festival a fitting finale

Dublin Bay looked like the setting for a remake of the popular BBC series from the 1970s, The Onedin Line, yesterday as it hosted the ceremony to mark the closing spectacle of the Tall Ships Festival.

Mon, 27 Aug, 2012

Dublin ready for Tall Ships

Up to a million people are expected in Dublin this weekend for the end of the prestigious Tall Ships Race.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Minister to help source funds for documentary on Joanne’s life

A junior minister has intervened to help a teenager born without limbs source funding to finish a film on her life.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012

Bressie: Parents must shoulder responsibility for Phoenix Park scenes

'Voice of Ireland' judge Bressie has blamed parents for the violence at Phoenix Park last weekend.

Sat, 14 Jul, 2012

Riverstick right to be reliant on its youth

Sometimes they get bad press, but many young people can and do make a difference in their communities.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2012

Youth body and Foróige create lobby group after merging

Cork’s best-known youth body has completed a historic merger with Ireland’s leading youth organisation to create the country’s largest lobby group for young people.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2012

Lowry snub would deny constituents a voice, says Reilly

Denying Michael Lowry the right to meet ministers would deprive his constituents of a voice in parliament, James Reilly has said.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Kenny backs Hogan over TD meeting

Enda Kenny has stood over Phil Hogan’s decision to meet disgraced TD Michael Lowry in the immediate days after the Moriarty Report’s release, despite two ministers questioning the meeting.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

President: Homophobia 'an appalling blight on society'

President Michael D Higgins has condemned what he describes as "the appalling, destructive reality of homophobia".

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

More children involved in crime diversion programmes

COMMUNITY crime diversion programmes dealt with 1,000 more children last year than they did in 2008.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2011

Ploughing ahead

The success of the National Ploughing Championships has a lot to do with a dynamic mother and daughter team, reports Helen O’Callaghan

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011

Foróige raises concerns with Garda over Ferry volunteering

YOUTH group Foróige has contacted gardaí after it confirmed serial child rapist Michael Ferry worked with it as a volunteer during the 1980s.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2011

Paedophile caretaker worked for youth group

Ireland's leading youth group has confirmed that paedophile Michael Ferry worked as a volunteer at one of its clubs.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2011

Foróige checks if Ferry was youth leader as Irish college is suspended

IRELAND’S leading youth organisation Foróige was last night investigating whether serial paedophile Michael Ferry worked as a youth leader at one of its clubs.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2011