“Let's be Blunt" is an animation piece created by sixteen young people from Ronanstown Youth Service & Foróige South Dublin. It is a public awareness campaign by young people for young people. This animation provides information on cannabis, its effect, and the possible outcomes of its use. The animation came about as a result of an identified need around dispelling the myths of cannabis use among young people.
NFTE Regionals / Semi-finals and Nationals
Foróige is now hosting the Career Coaching Clinics!
Spring is now well underway and over the next few weeks there will be lots of new life to
observe and enjoy. Many animals are having their young at this time of the year and this
simple bug hotel is one way to make your garden more attractive to visitors. By
providing shelter to the smallest creatures, you can draw many larger animals to your
garden. A bug hotel will create a safe haven for many insects and bugs. As their
numbers increase, many animals that feed on insects will make you garden the first
This month we are checking in with the Leadership for Life Programme. So much has been happening since the Online Graduation Celebration in February, lots of our young people have begun their first module in the Leadership for Life Programme. This exciting programme enables young people aged 15-18 to develop the skills and qualities necessary to be inspiring leaders. Young people are empowered to make a positive change in their community through practical actions and projects.
Foróige and CYPSC Launch "The COVID Word" Online Campaign
A social media campaign created in collaboration with young people from South Dublin, Sligo and Leitrim in a partnership between Foróige and Children and Young People's Services Committees (CYPSC).
