Website for teens gets thumbs up

IF you’re a teenager who’s ever felt you were about to expire from boredom, or a parent who’s fretted about offspring developing square eyes and couch bums, a new information service might put your minds at rest.

Teenspace.ie, a website dedicated to finding young people things they actually want to do, without the associated risks of grounding or the involvement of juvenile liaison officers, was formally launched yesterday, just in time for the summer holidays.

The website has information on gigs, sporting events, arts, outdoor pursuits, youth cafes, recreational facilities, classes, courses, competitions and a wide range of other activities geared towards schoolgoers aged 10 to 18 in their out-of-school hours.