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My name is Darragh McBrearty, I’m 16 years old, and I’m from a small town in Co. Donegal, Ireland.
The Foróige LIT Leadership for Life event was held in LIT Limerick recently for members all over the mid-west region. It was held over 4 days, and the event catered for 25 young people.
Foróige LIT Leadership for Life took place over four days. It was facilitated by volunteers and staff, and supported by LIT through the provision of the venue, food and transport.
Conor Stinchon, aged 16, from Sligo took the title of Foróige Youth Entrepreneur of the Year 2019, for his business Gaelic Superstore.
What is the theme?
The theme for 2019 is Chocolate Fudge Cake. Entrants will be asked to bake a loaf shaped, lemon drizzle cake that does not exceed 2lb/450g. This is a standard size loaf tin.
Prizes
We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Séumas O’Brien, former National Chairperson of Foróige (2004-2006). Séumas was a current serving member of the organisation’s National Council, a volunteer with Glanmire Youth Project and former Club Leader of Knockraha Foróige Club in Co. Cork.
Séumas was a tower of quiet strength and wisdom. He was a remarkable man who was driven by a deep concern for other people and a profound belief in the potential of every young person.
For their Citizenship Project, they started a monthly youth newspaper to spread positivity and awareness about minding your mental health.
This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the Youth Citizenship Programme, which was first run by Foróige in 1969. 2019 has been the biggest year for the programme ever, with over 14,000 young people taking part.
