Young Social Innovators find their voices at 'Speak Out' event

Self-awareness and self-defence were strong themes among stage performances by teens showcasing their work to highlight social issues.

Young Social Innovators find their voices at 'Speak Out' event
Thu, 20 Mar, 2014 - 00:00
Niall Murray - Education Correspondent

More than 40 schools from around Munster gave a flavour of their projects for the Young Social Innovators (YSI) programme at Cork City Hall over the last two days, covering issues as diverse as homophobic bullying and rural isolation to road and water safety.

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CourtsYSIYoung Social InnovatorsCork City HallSpeak OutPlace: MunsterPlace: Cork City HallPlace: Coláiste an ChraoibhínPlace: FermoyPlace: BishopstownPlace: DouglasPlace: Waterford cityPlace: DungarvanPlace: Co KerryPlace: CorkPlace: AthlonePlace: BelfastPlace: DublinPlace: DroghedaPlace: Kells, Co MeathPerson: Stanislaus KennedyPerson: Natalie HodgessPerson: Rachel CollierEvent: YSI ‘Speak Out’Organisation: Young Social InnovatorsOrganisation: Mount Mercy CollegeOrganisation: Carrigaline Community SchoolOrganisation: Christ King Secondary SchoolOrganisation: Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolOrganisation: Newtown SchoolOrganisation: St Augustine’s CollegeOrganisation: Tarbert Comprehensive SchoolOrganisation: YSIOrganisation: Vodafone Ireland FoundationOrganisation: Eureka Secondary School
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