If you are considering your options when your exams are over you could consider a Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course to gain some knowledge and skills in a certain area. There are a wide range of PLC courses available in different fields of study. A PLC course is great for someone who is looking to gain…
On the 24th of May 2019 people all across Europe will have the chance to make their voice heard. Hundreds of millions of people in twenty-seven countries will vote on the makeup of the European Parliament . Most importantly, when going to the polling station in Ireland, it’s important to remember we’re not only voting…
The Momo challenge is a new viral game that has been doing the rounds in Spanish-speaking nations for up to two years and it now appears to be Irelands turn. On the surface it appears to be some kind of social media “game” crossed with urban legend; users are presented with a set of challenges that get…
Ireland committed to end racial discrimination when it ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination in 2000. Later this year, a UN Committee of experts in Geneva will assess Ireland’s latest progress report. They will make recommendations for further action that Ireland needs to take. The Irish Human Rights…
Would your youth organisation, project, club, service or Youthreach centre be interested in tackling issues around young people and tobacco? X-HALE is an Irish Cancer Society initiative that aims to prevent young people from smoking through educating and empowering young people, youth leaders and educators. Since 2011, we have supported over 270 youth organisations to take…
Parents can be a great support to their children in choosing a career or course that helps them realize their full potential. However to attempt to direct your child’s career choices based on your perception of what is in their best interest may be well-meaning, but it could lead them to make choices that are…
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It is coming close to that time of year again. Those who are in 6th year will be aware that CAO deadlines and mock exams are on their way. The purpose of the Central Applications Office (CAO) is to process centrally applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and to deal with…
The Internet can be a very positive experience for young people They can use it to research homework communicate with other young people and play interactive games. But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content cyberbullying and online predators. Cyber bullying involves unwanted messages, images, audio or video sent by electronic means to…
How do you explain your feelings and worries? Who can help you if you are too shy to ask for help? Does anyone notice when it feels like your world is falling apart? Young people all have different levels of resilience and different ways of responding to and recovering from stressful times. They also have…
