29th April 2025
At Foróige, we believe that change should never be for its own sake. It should be considered. Purposeful. Rooted in who we are, and who we’re becoming.
Today, we’re proud to launch our new website and unveil a refreshed visual identity – marking the next chapter in the story of an organisation woven into the fabric of Irish life for over 70 years.
This isn’t just a new look. It’s a reflection of the values that guide us, the voice of the young people who shape us, and the spaces we create together.
Woven From Our Past
The name Foróige is rooted in the Irish phrase forbairt na hóige – the development of youth. From our earliest days, we’ve believed that young people are not only the future, but the heartbeat of the present. That belief has guided every club formed, every programme delivered, every conversation held in a project, local hall, a kitchen, a youth café, or online.
As we set out to refresh our brand and reimagine our digital home, we didn’t want to start from scratch. We wanted to begin with what’s always been there: the threads of trust, creativity, and community that connect everything we do. The result is not a reinvention, but a renewal – an evolution that holds true to our essence while opening up new possibilities.
A Digital Space That Feels Like Foróige
Our new website has been built to feel like Foróige: welcoming, youth-centred, and empowering. You’ll see young people’s stories, find clear paths to join, volunteer or support, and discover all the programmes, projects, and spaces where our work happens. It’s mobile-friendly, intuitive, and future-ready – just like the young people we work with every day.
It’s also designed to honour the local and the national, with a brand-new Find Your Foróige feature, making it easier than ever to connect with your local club or project. Whether you’re a young person looking to join, a parent exploring what’s nearby, or a volunteer ready to get involved, this site will meet you where you are.
The Weave: Our Living Identity
Our refreshed branding is inspired by something deeply Irish, and deeply human: the weave.
Just as a weave is made of many strands coming together in strength and harmony, so too is Foróige. Young people, volunteers, staff, families, funders, communities – each thread matters. Our new brand language reflects this – strong yet flexible, vibrant but grounded, expressive and real.
You’ll notice our “Space to…” language throughout the site. Space to grow. Space to speak. Space to be. These phrases are more than just headlines. They reflect the intentional spaces we create for young people – spaces filled with care, opportunity, and the freedom to become yourself.
Looking Forward, Staying True
This new chapter is the result of many voices, thoughtfully brought together: young people who tested ideas and gave feedback, volunteers who asked the big questions, staff who held the vision steady, and partners who offered insight every step of the way. It’s a reflection of what happens when we work side-by-side with trust and purpose.
As we move into this next phase, we carry our history with us. Our values are not just behind us – they are beneath us, woven through every page, every interaction, every opportunity we offer.
This is a new look. A new feel. But it’s still Foróige.
And we’re only just getting started.
