Volunteers

Foróige Volunteer Conference 2022

Alan October 4, 2022

Foróige’s 50th Volunteer Conference 2022

Foróige volunteers from all over Ireland came together in the Tullamore Court Hotel in Co. Offaly this past weekend, 30th - 2nd October 2022, for Foróige’s annual volunteer conference. Minister Roderic O’Gorman was in attendance and spoke to volunteers, praising their continued efforts throughout the pandemic “Foróige volunteers have helped create communities that are vital to our society. The value of the contributions that are made by these volunteers cannot be overstated.”

Foróige's 50th Volunteer Conference is Here!

Alan September 13, 2022

Foróige are delighted to announce that the Foróige Volunteer Conference is back and better than ever!

Foróige’s annual Volunteer Conference is *the* place for Foróige volunteers to network and connect with volunteers from all corners of Ireland to discuss all things Foróige, youth work and volunteering. This year we're celebrating the 50th Volunteer Conference in our history.

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Multiple opportunities for volunteers and staff from all around the county to chat, network and connect and learn from each other.

Carlow Students take Leadership for Life programme

foroigeadmin January 28, 2020
Ruth Phiri speaking Foróige Leadership for Life Course Graduation in Carlow College 2020

Earlier this month over 90 transition year students from Tullow Community School, Presentation College Carlow, St. Leo’s College, CBS, Presentation De La Salle College and Knockbeg College spent four days in Carlow College taking part in Module 1 of the Foróige Leadership for Life programme. Over the course of the four days, students learned the core concepts of leadership and gained skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking and self-awareness.

Regional Baking Final Dublin Winners

foroigeadmin July 19, 2016

Congratulations to Aoife O'Neill (14), Crossbridge Foróige Club, Co. Wicklow, and Isobel Donnery (15) from Camross Loft Foróige Club, Co. Wicklow, who are through to the semi-final of the Aldi National Junior Baking Competition.

They beat stiff competition at the Regional Baking Final in Dublin yesterday, July 18th.

The theme for 2016 is ‘Muffins of the Moment’, with Isobel baking Lemon Drizzle Muffins, while Aoife baked Rose Chocolate Muffins.

New Chairperson Elected at AGM

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Foróige-Notinuse April 25, 2016
Sandra McIntyre from Co Cavan has become the new Chairperson of for the organisation.  Sandra has been a volunteer with the organisation for many years and will be a great asset to Foróige in her new role.  She said in a statement:
"I am honored to be selected as the new Chairperson for the organisation and I want to thank everyone on the national council I feel very blessed today not just because of my election but for all the people Foroige has brought in to my life. A heartfelt thank you to everyone especially my club leaders and members for their support."

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