Most teens ‘hang around’ for recreation

JUST one-in-20 teenagers says there are proper facilities for young people in their area and, for over 80%, “hanging around” is the main recreation activity, a survey has found.

The findings among 702 youngsters in five east Cork towns reflect the frustration faced by their peers around the country and highlight a need for major investment in youth facilities.

Over 80% of those surveyed identified “hanging around” as one of their recreational activities, with more than one-third doing so in town streets.