Skills Summary in Youth Work Online Training 14th October
Online (Zoom) , IrelandThis 2.5 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice […]
This 2.5 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice […]
The Youth Arts SPEAKS group invite you to join us for The Ripple Effect Webinar! We are a bunch of young people who are passionate about […]
Would you like more opportunities to share innovation and good practice in youth work at a National and European level? Would you like to see more […]
Would you like more opportunities to share innovation and good practice in youth work at a National and European level? Would you like to see more […]
Would you like more opportunities to share innovation and good practice in youth work at a National and European level? Would you like to see more […]
In 2023, the National Youth Health Programme in partnership with NYCI Equality and Intercultural team and As I Am, travelled across Ireland to collect and understand […]
This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice […]
This training will explore practical advice and approaches to creating strong funding applications for Youth Arts projects in youth work settings. Participants will delve into best […]
This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice […]
Join us for the SPARK Youth Arts Festival launch 2023 as we invite guest speakers and participants to explore how youth arts can make a difference in young people’s lives.
Join us for the SPARK Youth Arts Festival launch 2023 as we invite guest speakers and participants to explore how youth arts can make a difference in young people’s lives.
We know that climate change has radically changed people’s access to clean drinking water on a global scale. We invite a panel of voices in to share stories of water, to make connections with local and global stories of water, and to look at shared responses to these common issues.
You may have heard of Léargas, Erasmus + or ESC funding, but are unsure of who it is for or how to access it. Léargas are […]
Are you working with young people aged 11-14? Are you using creative activities to build positive inter-community and inter-cultural relationships and understanding? Are you interested in […]
Event Description This is a 4-hour training programme delivered by the NYCI Child Protection Programme in collaboration with NYCI's Youth Arts Programme. This child protection awareness […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing an Action Plan for Youth Services that will identify strategic priorities and an overall […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing an Action Plan for Youth Services that will identify strategic priorities and an overall […]
Tusla's Child Safeguarding Statement Compliance Unit (CSSCU) would like to invite youth organisations to attend an information session on their upcoming Youth Consultation Project. The CSSCU […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing an Action Plan for Youth Services that will identify strategic priorities and an overall […]
Were you involved in youth work as a young person and are now involved as a youth worker – as part of the Consultations to inform […]
NYCI's Child Protection Programme would like to invite you to an Information Session with the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána on Monday 29th May […]
Do you work with young people who want to change things for the better? Do you sometimes wonder where to start or how to ensure they […]
After the success of the Developing Digital Media Literacy Courses in 2021 and early 2022, CyberSafeKids has partnered with NYCI's Child Protection Programme again to offer […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
This training will explore practical advice and approaches to creating strong funding applications for Youth Arts projects in youth work settings. Participants will delve into best […]
DESCRIPTION We are delighted to launch the Artist and Youth Work in Residency Grant Scheme 2023 on Friday, February 24th. We will be hosting two online […]
DESCRIPTION We are delighted to launch the Artist and Youth Work in Residency Grant Scheme 2023 on Friday, February 24th. We will be hosting two online […]
DESCRIPTION Following last year's voluntary audit, NYCI’s Child Protection Programme is partnering with Tusla again to share the information and learning from the audit that will […]
Join us for an online celebration of youth arts projects happening around the country. Spark your interest in youth arts by hearing from some inspiring youth workers, young people, youth arts practitioners and artists!
Join us online on February 21st to hear directly from young people about their experience of youth arts, the role creativity has played in their lives and their vision for youth arts in Ireland.
Join us for the SPARK Youth Arts Festival launch 2023 as we invite guest speakers and participants to explore how youth arts can make a difference in young people’s lives.
How do we tell stories of young people from the Global South? Our imagination is shaped by images from social media, TV, ads and films. Sometimes […]
Do you talk to young people about: Fast fashion Climate change Access to education Housing and homelessness Access to health services, including mental health services If […]
Are you a youth worker looking to explore the happenings of the world in your youth space? Are you interested in exploring issues such as justice, […]
This training is part 2 of our 3-part Youth Arts & STEAM Project Management Series. If you are interested in this training, consider also registering for […]
DESCRIPTION This training is part 1 of our 3-part Youth Arts & STEAM Project Management Series. If you are interested in this training, consider also registering […]
Description On this World Mental Health Day, NYCI’s National Youth Health Programme are delighted to host a webinar on ‘Anxiety in Young People & how the Youth […]
Youth organisations and a young person speak about benefits of using Skills Summary
EVENT DESCRIPTION This is a 4-hour training programme delivered by the NYCI Child Protection Programme. This child protection awareness training is aimed at staff and volunteers […]
NYCI’s Youth Arts Summer School for 2022 will focus on digital music, song writing & recording.
DESCRIPTION This half day webinar is organised by NYCI in collaboration with the Irish Refugee Council. The aim of the half day is to support youth […]
DESCRIPTION Garda Vetting is carried out by the National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) of An Garda Síochána. The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 […]
NYCI’s National Youth Health Programme are delighted to host a webinar in partnership with Nollaig O Sullivan, an accredited Performance Psychologist on Time & Energy Management.
To explore photography as a creative and exciting medium for engaging young people. By developing practical skills in digital photography participants will become inspired and more confident about using photography when working with young people.
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ashling Murphy’s murder and numerous news articles about sexual assaults has re-opened discussions on the impact of gender-based violence in our everyday lives and what […]
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ashling Murphy’s murder and numerous news articles about sexual assaults has re-opened discussions on the impact of gender-based violence in our everyday lives and what […]
EVENT DESCRIPTION Ashling Murphy’s murder and numerous news articles about sexual assaults has re-opened discussions on the impact of gender-based violence in our everyday lives and what […]
DESCRIPTION This tailored online film editing training is designed for anyone working with young people. It provides the basic practical and creative skills to deliver a […]
If you are a youth worker or work with young people, our wellbeing hub has been developed with your needs in mind Since March 2020, when […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
DESCRIPTION If you are interested in registering for the 2pm - 3pm March 8th 2023 FAQ session for the Artist and Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme, […]
DESCRIPTION We are delighted to launch the Artist and Youth Work in Residency Grant Scheme 2022 on Friday, February 18th. We will be hosting two online […]
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
The Future Generations Project is delighted to launch Ireland’s first Climate Justice Charter. Join us as unpack the vision behind this charter and explain how your organisation can become an integral part of the climate justice Charter Family.
DESCRIPTION This 2 hour online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work […]
It’s the year of youth in 2022 and we need you! We have a new cycle of Young Voices - EU Youth Dialogue. We will be focusing on how to achieve a greener and more inclusive Europe!
CyberSafeKids has partnered with the NYCI Child Protection Programme to offer individuals in the youth work sector the opportunity to enrol in a free 4-session course. The course focuses on developing the increasingly vital skills of digital media literacy in your work.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
This Summit will focus on what exactly is a young person’s global identity in today’s society. During this online event we will hear from young people from YMCA Cork on exploring their global identity as young activists and working collectively across Cork, Ireland, the podcasting world, and the world.
The use of board game and digital games can be a powerful tool in working with young people. The use and consuming of digital games and gaming have a massive influence on young peoples lives in today’s society. How connected is gaming in shaping todays youth and informing their global identity.
Join Scouting Ireland's Youth Summit for an evening of campfire story-telling, community and global citizenship!
The recent effects of COVID 19 shows high levels of youth unemployment in Ireland. Education, training, and employment outcomes amongst young people in the Global North are evidently exacerbated by policies that fall short in addressing structural barriers and in reducing inequality. Many of these structural issues pre-date the global pandemic.
This training equips participants with an overview of the skills and considerations necessary to assess and respond to arts related needs and interests with young people in youth work settings.
CyberSafeKids has partnered with the NYCI Child Protection Programme to offer individuals in the youth work sector the opportunity to enrol in a free 4-session course. The course focuses on developing the increasingly vital skills of digital media literacy in your work.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
This is a supportive online space which offers you the opportunity to stop for a moment and take stock – to give you a little time to reflect on how you are in all of this – the positives, the challenges, how you are supporting yourself and being supported – and what you would like in terms of support.
DESCRIPTION Are you working with young people aged 11-14? Are you using creative activities to build positive inter-community and inter-cultural relationships and understanding? Are you interested […]
In 2020 NYCI published the first independent review of the youth work sector response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021 we commissioned a further study to capture the sector’s response 12 months on. Join us at the virtual launch of the research.
This tailored workshop is designed to spark new ideas and contribute insightful and meaningful drama approaches to your youth work toolkit. It will provide practical tips that aim to enhance your skillset and creative confidence when using drama as a tool when working with young people.
Knowledge session 1: COP ON! Why should young people care about our planet and COP 26?
Young Voices is teaming up with ISSU for an event on Vote@16 to explore how youth organisations can work together on a campaign to extend the voting age to 16 and 17 year olds.
This webinar will provide an opportunity for youth workers in Ireland to learn more about young people’s experience of intimate partner violence and abuse.
DESCRIPTION This brief online session is for all who would like to get familiar with the digital Skills Summary tool. The session offers an overview about […]
DESCRIPTION This brief online session is for all who would like to get familiar with the digital Skills Summary tool. The session offers an overview about […]
Develop an appreciation of the potential of STEAM education in Youthreach by experiencing this hands-on approach to cross-curricular learning using da Vinci's self-supporting bridge design.
15th July is the World Youth Skills Day! To mark the occasion, we have organised this brief online session for those who would like to get familiar with the digital Skills Summary tool.
Develop an appreciation of the potential of STEAM education in Youthreach by experiencing this hands-on approach to cross-curricular learning using da Vinci's self-supporting bridge design.
We’ve done the talking, we’ve done the thinking, it’s time to identify the ideas that will lead to action and to nominate the next EU Youth Delegates!
This 2 h online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice – face to face & online.
This 2 h online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth work practice – face to face & online.
The NYCI Child Protection Programme is delivering a series of live webinars in 2021 to support the youth sector with some of the key safeguarding and child protection issues impacting them due to Covid-19
The Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) Study Team and DCEDIY would like input from Young Voices aged 24-26 to inform and plan the upcoming GUI research.
The NYCI Child Protection Programme is delivering a series of live webinars in 2021 to support the youth sector with some of the key issues impacting them due to Covid-19.
NYCI’s annual summer school will take place online this year over a series of 3 weeks in May. This training will support youth workers and youth arts workers to gain practical and creative skills in outdoor and visual arts.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION This 2 h online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth […]
The NYCI Child Protection Programme is delivering a series of live webinars in 2021 to support the youth sector with some of the key issues impacting them due to Covid-19
TRAINING DESCRIPTION Please note this is an online training Participants will build their own cut out puppet from card and animate it using the stop motion […]
TRAINING DESCRIPTION This 2 h online training is for all who would like to explore the potential of the digital Skills Summary tool for your youth […]
For this webinar, The Child Protection Programme has partnered with CyberSafeKids to offer a live webinar for youth workers and youth organisations, to look at the keys to successfully developing and delivering content online.
This two-part training will develop youth workers’ practical skills in digital photography so that they feel inspired and confident to use film making and editing as an artistic medium with young people.
The online session will provide an opportunity to meet with Suzanne Kavanagh from Léargas and explore any questions you have regarding the guidelines and process of applying for the funding, deadlines etc.
For this webinar, The Child Protection Programme has partnered with CyberSafeKids to offer a live webinar for youth workers, to raise awareness of what children and young people are doing online, and the associated risks and safeguards.
Gain basic practical and creative skills in film making when working with young people in youth work settings.
This child protection awareness training is aimed at staff and volunteers in the youth work sector working with young people (ages 10 - 24).
Online training programme that will enable youth workers to use games to strengthen their practice while focussing on the Sustainable Development Goals and development education* issues of concern to the young people they work with.
On April 7th from 3-6pm we will be hosting an online consultation for young people with Irish Aid decision makers to consider what the big issues are affecting our world today and what young people suggest might be done about it.
We want to hear from YOUth!
The online session will provide an opportunity for you to ask the youth arts team any questions you have regarding the guidelines and process of the grant scheme and help finalise your application, or help you decide to begin one before the deadline.
For this webinar, The Child Protection Programme has partnered with Volunteer Ireland to offer a live webinar for youth work organisations, to look at how societal changes are impacting the way people volunteer.
Evaluating outcomes in a global youth work context is vital in measuring social change and showing the change effect of the work to a wider audience. We want to create an opportunity to think about evaluation work and how global youth work programmes might contribute to understanding how change making happens in practice.
We want to hear from YOUth!
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I have been involved with the voluntary and youth services sector for many years, first as a participant coming up through my local youth services, then as a volunteer and finally I took on a finance position over 25 years ago with Catholic Youth Care. Over the last 25 years I have seen much change and gained much experience within the sector.
I am a qualified member of Certified Public Accountants of Ireland. I am the Head of Finance of Youth Work Ireland National Office. Youth Work Ireland is part of a Federation with 20 Member Youth Services, that I have the pleasure of working alongside. Being part of a Federation, I also engage in looking at nationwide issues around financial, compliance and governance that may arise alongside my National Office & Federation colleagues. Given my current role, along with my years of financial experience within the Youth Sector, I believe I have the necessary skills to bring to the role of Treasurer of NYCI.
Youth work has played a significant role in my life, and its importance cannot be overstated. I consider myself lucky to be part of such a sector.
Carmel Walsh is the Youth Work Services Manager at Belong To, responsible for strategic planning and delivery of LGBTQ+ Youth Work in Dublin, as well as overseeing the Family Support Service and the National Network of LGBTQ+ youth groups in Ireland. With a strong background in youth work and European funding, Carmel brings extensive expertise in strategic implementation, research initiatives, and cooperation projects to enhance the quality of youth work for LGBTQ+ young people.
Michael Power is CEO of Involve Youth and Community Service, having worked within the organisation since 2008 where he held a senior role in the organisations national publication, Travellers’ Voice Magazine. In Michael’s time as Manager of the Travellers’ Voice CSP, he has brought to fruition various campaigns which highlighted Travellers in education and various employment settings in order to dispel the often negative stereotypes associated with the community. His most recent education campaign, “Degrees Ahead”, highlighted Travellers in third level education and the various paths to continued and adult education. He has also ensured the publication has become a platform for lesser heard voices within the community, highlighting individual’s achieving above and beyond the expectations imposed on them.
In Michael’s time as CEO he has been responsible for the development of Involves latest strategic plan which aims to improve the work of the organisation in the areas of Youth Mental Health and Employment, as well as putting in place structures to improve the collaborative work of the organisation to highlight and challenge educational disadvantages for the Traveller community.
Michael is a member of the Traveller community, and brings first-hand experience of the benefits of youth work in influencing future development. Throughout his career with Involve, Michael has developed extensive experience in the youth sector which brings together his love of working with young people and his passion for the rights of his community and marginalised people.
Dear [constituency] TDs,
We are constituents from [Constituency] who are calling on you to support young people in Budget 2024 by investing €9.4 million in young people and youth work.
It is a hard time for young people. COVID-19 impacted their mental health and social connections, and now, the cost-of-living crisis means many are struggling financially.
Youth work organisations say that deprivation among young people they work with is on the rise, and the need for youth services is growing dramatically as young people and their communities feel the effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
Youth workers are often a lifeline for young people, particularly for those who have the least. The wide range of activities provided by youth organisations support young people in their personal and social development, positive mental health, physical wellbeing, job skills and much more.
The rising cost of living is also placing a huge strain on youth work organisations themselves. A recent survey by the National Youth Council of Ireland revealed that nearly 3 in 5 organisations struggle to deliver vital youth work services because of inflation.
The Government must provide the necessary resources for these organisations to meet the growing needs of young people in [Constituency], and to provide an Ireland where young people can live, grow, and flourish.
That is why we are supporting the National Youth Council of Ireland in calling on the Government to invest an additional €9.4m in youth work services in Budget 2024, to provide more supports and activities for young people and meet the needs of our growing youth population. The NYCI and its members across the country believe this increase is needed to help ensure the sustainability of the sector, and deal with current challenges facing many services.
We request that you act on this call and use whatever avenues available to you to ensure that we see a Budget 2024 that invests in our young people.
Your constituents,
[Your names]
I have over 30 years experience in the voluntary Youth Work and Youth Sector in Ireland.
I am currently the Volunteer Development Manager with Forόige. In this role I am responsible for key tasks such as managing, developing and supporting the involvement of thousands of Forόige volunteers in all aspects of the organisation. I also lead on the design, dissemination and implementation of best practice standards in volunteer recruitment, management and retention policies and procedures. I am a member of Foróige’s child safeguarding and protection internal working group. I also was a member of the Ministerial advisory group for development of the National Volunteering Strategy, launched in late 2020, and I am currently on the communications working group for the role out of the strategy.
I believe that youth work’s essential role in young people’s lives has been made all the more obvious as a result of the pandemic. The restrictions caused by the need to protect vulnerable people in particular from COVID 19, were imposed on young people without them having any say in the matter. They became takes of others rules and priorities, without input or choice. This, while necessary at the time, is the exact opposite of what we want for young people. We want them to be heard, to be helped to develop their own views and values (not just absorb ours). We want them to be involved in decisions that impact on them and to feel they have an influence, with which comes connection to society and hope for the future. The National Youth Council of Ireland plays a huge role in representing the shared interests of the organisations who are its members. These organisations, large and small, bring a range of youth work approaches arising from various traditions and a focus on particular youth needs. The diversity of organisations provides choice and opportunity for young people to pursue their own interests.
This diversity presents a challenge too, in identifying and agreeing their shared interests on which NYCI can represent, advocate and influence. This calls for a president who will listen support, facilitate. It calls for an NYCI which is effective, well governed and compliant with all relevant governance and financial, management requirements.
I believe I have the necessary skills for this role from my role in Foróige and my previous experience on the board of NYCI, including a term as its vice president. I am aware of the need to represent negotiate, assert firmly but respectfully, to act together in seeking to influence government departments and politicians. I understand the need for a strong working relationship between president and CEO.
Nicola has been involved in Girl Guiding for over 44 years and has been employed in the CGI National Office in Dublin since 2013. Nicola has also been a volunteer leader with CGI in Wexford for the last 19 years.
In her role as National Office Coordinator, Nicola works closely with the NYCI and members of other youth organisations, through the Specialist Organisations Network and represents CGI at numerous meetings. Nicola also attends meetings with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs representing the uniformed bodies of the Youth Work Electoral College.
Nicola has held voluntary positions within CGI of National Secretary and National Commissioner for Ranger Guides and was a member of the National Executive Board. Nicola continues to attend CGI Board meetings in her current role.
Before moving to Ireland, Nicola worked for the UK Government and the Environment Agency in the nuclear industry regulation division and was also a youth member and then volunteer with the Guide Association UK.
I am currently a Senior Manager with Crosscare Youth Services with over 20 years’ experience having started my youth work career in CYC in January 2000, and was part of the merger with Crosscare in 2013. I line-manage our 6 Dublin West and East Wicklow youth projects, and also have responsibility for Youth Information and Outdoor Learning in Crosscare.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies from Maynooth University, and last year I completed a masters qualification, gaining a (MSc) Master of Science in Innovation & Strategy in the Maynooth Business School. I feel there is a need to be innovative and strategic in future plans for the sector, as we seek to be sustainable and receive full cost recovery for the delivery of quality youth services.
I am currently a member of the Board of Adamstown Youth and Community Centre. This is in an area with broad cultural diversity and we are trying to develop some youth provision in this under-resourced area. We were recently approved for a new part-time youth worker and a dedicated Youth Diversion Project for Adamstown, to increase the Lucan Boundary. Greg has been a NYCI Board member for the last 3 years.
Eve is an active leader in her locality currently working with girls between the ages of 5 and 7, and previously worked with Irish Girl Guides’ older branch for 10- to 14-year-olds. Eve has previously represented Irish Girl Guides at the Erasmus+; Get Active! Human rights education among young people workshop.
In addition, Eve sat on the Membership, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee for Irish Girl Guides. Eve is a primary school teacher and focused her college dissertation on the impact of period poverty in schools. Eve has been a NYCI Board member since 2021.
Claire Anderson has been working with Scouting Ireland since October 2020 in the role of Communications Officer. She is an experienced journalist, marketing manager and communications expert. Claire graduated with an MA in Journalism and New Media in 2015. She is based in Cork and has worked with several high-profile businesses including the Irish Examiner. Working in marketing communications from 2017, Claire has created and implemented advertising and communications strategy for company expansion into eight new markets. She has worked closely with colleagues to build effective communication practices and systems. She has managed all content production from production to publishing and most recently developed a new central website for Scouting Ireland. Claire has over seven years of experience leading content production and successful marketing campaigns. She completed a Diploma in User Experience and User Interface Design this year. She also runs her own marketing business. Claire has been involved in dance since she was a child and is a keen supporter of the arts. She has volunteered with Cork Feminista and Husky Rescue Ireland, however, she is not actively volunteering at present. Claire lives in the countryside with her partner, dog, cats and hens. She enjoys sea swimming and hiking in her spare time as well as training for her first 10k race.
Mick Ferron is currently the Regional Youth Services Manager with Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service.
Qualifications:
BA Social Science from UCD
Higher Diploma in Youth and Community work from NUI Maynooth.
Sphere 17 is a community-based regional youth service covering Dublin 17 and the Kilbarrack area of North Dublin. The service operates from four different youth centres in the catchment area providing a range of different programmes, activities and support for young people 10-24 years.
Sphere 17 believes all young people can achieve great things. Their mission is to support young people to be the best that they can be, and they do this in different ways for different young people, as they need it, through the varied services provided.
In addition to the UBU funded youth service activity, Sphere 17, in collaboration with local partners, also provides a youth counselling service – The Listen Project, manages the Woodale Youth Justice Project, and is the lead organisation behind Creative Places Darndale.
Prior to his 16 years in management with Sphere 17, Mick has worked in community-based youth service provision in Ballyfermot and in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. He has also worked in the homeless sector, and in a drugs education project in Cork.
Originally from Canada, David Backhouse has been an active youth worker in Ireland since 2008. Chiefly through the YMCA, his involvement in many youth and community initiatives has brought him into partnership with Léargas, Cork City and County Councils, Irish Aid, CDYS, Youth Information, SpunOut, Comhairle ná nÓg, Foróige, Hub ná nÓg, Youth Work Ireland, CYPSC and many other local arts and community associations.
In 2016 David took up the role of Cork Regional Director for YMCA and in November 2019, began his current role as Deputy National Secretary, responsible for YMCA Ireland operations in the Republic of Ireland as well as providing support to all YMCA agencies north and south. He is passionate about Youth Participation, Creative Methodologies and the provision of high quality, well supported professional youth services to those in Ireland most in need.
Rose Marie Maughan Is the National Traveller Youth Programme Coordinator with the Irish Traveller Movement. She has been working in the Irish Traveller Movement since 2004 on a local, regional, national and international level in different capacities such as Board member, National Accommodation Officer, Membership Officer, Education Officer, Project coordinator.
She has both a lived experience of being a young Traveller in Ireland and issues facing young Traveller youth today alongside an in-depth analysis of youth work and issues facing the sector. She strongly believes in youth’s right to self-determination and meaningful participiation in finding solutions to issues affecting their lives.
In her current role as National Traveller Programme Coordinator, she is overseeing the implementation of the Irish Traveller Movement’s Traveller Youth 5yr strategy working towards giving Traveller Youth a voice in all sectors of society.
Garry McHugh is National Director of Young Irish Film Makers, Ireland’s national youth film organisation. Responsible for strategic planning, fund raising, artistic and programme development. Managing partnerships with national funding bodies such as the Arts Council, Dept. of Children & Youth Affairs, Screen Ireland and the Education & Training Board.
Since taking over the National Development of the organisation in 2014, Garry has worked with the team at YIFM to grow the capacity of YIFM programmes to work with double the number of young people over the past five years, delivering five times the number of contact hours with participants. Young Irish Film Makers now work with over 1500 young people annually across Ireland through the youth arts practice of film and animation. Demand is continuing to grow as YIFM film making and animation workshops are recognised for their ability to deliver high quality outcomes for young people from all backgrounds.
Garry is heavily involved in the programme design and delivery of informal education workshops delivering quality personal, social and creative outcomes for young people across Ireland. With a focus on film and animation workshops for secondary schools, youth development agencies and youth workers nationwide.
Before he became involved in youth development and youth arts work, Garry was a professional filmmaker, musician and enjoyed treading the boards as an actor. He believes this grounding in the creative industries led him to where he works now, with young people through youth film programmes. He has twenty five years of experience in film production, broadcast radio and informal education & training. His CV ranges from corporate communications and music video production to training and informal education programmes in film, animation and digital media production.
My experience comes from my many years within the Irish Second-Level Students Union, chiefly as president during 2020-21 where I represented student’s throughout the covid-19 pandemic, working with the Department of Education and education stakeholders as part of the State exams Advisory group to do what was best for our young people through an extremely challenging time.
My other experience across other organisations such at Spuntout.ie national action panel or partnering with other organisations here such as ICTU on young workers rights gives me the necessary experience to bring a new perspective to the governance of the NYCI.
I have been a representative of young people for the last 5 years at a local, regional national and international level – with my particular focus on youth representing and how that can be best achieved – I hope you can put your confidence in me to work as a member of the NYCI board to deliver this for you and continue the outstanding work of the NYCI.
Niamh Quinn is a Manager with Foróige. Niamh has extensive direct youth work and management experience within the youth work and non formal education sector. With Forόige since 2004, Niamh’s previous roles include Outreach Youth Officer working with young people aged 14 – 18 years most at risk; Senior Youth Officer and Acting Area Manager.
Niamh’s current role is supporting the development, roll out and delivery of CPD training and processes for the national School Completion Programme.
Niamh is the current Vice President of NYCI. Niamh is also the current Chair of the NYCI HR & Governance Sub Committee.
Niamh is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.