Bronze Success for Foróige Young Entrepreneurs in Albania
General News
29 October 2025 / 29 October 2025 by Felippe Fusio
Four young entrepreneurs from Foróige’s Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) programme travelled to Shkodër, Albania, to represent Foróige and Ireland at the YouthStart European Entrepreneurship Award – and they brought back two bronze medals. From Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny, Eva Marie Whelan (16) and Katie Hobson Shaw (16) pitched their business Bee Lush and secured […]
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21 October 2025 / 24 April 2026 by Mat May
Foróige is delighted to announce the appointment of Eric O’Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer, only the fourth person to lead the organisation in its 73-year history.
Foroige Clubs General News
14 October 2025 / 25 November 2025 by Mat May
Celebrating youth work in our communities Youth Night 2025 is here – a celebration of youth work led by young people nationwide. Youth Night 2025 will take place on 21st November and is a national celebration of youth work – a chance for Foróige young people to open the doors of their club or UBU […]
3 October 2025 / 21 October 2025 by Mat May
This week marked the close of an extraordinary era as Seán Campbell retired as CEO of Foróige after 40 years of service to the organisation. Across four decades, Seán has played a central role in shaping Foróige into what it is today – an organisation that reaches into every corner of Ireland, impacting countless thousands […]
General News Youth Leadership
10 September 2025 / 19 January 2026 by Mat May
Over 400 people from 15 GAA clubs across Ireland came together in Croke Park to celebrate the achievements of Foróige young people involved in the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative. It was a brilliant day of recognition and community spirit. The Dermot Earley initiative, powered by Foróige in partnership with the GAA, University of Galway […]
24 July 2025 / 24 July 2025 by Diarmaid
Foróige, the National Youth Development Organisation has been formally recognised for its ‘A Life of Choices’ intervention programme designed specifically for young people involved in the justice system. The award was made by a national accreditation committee consisting of youth organisation representatives, members of An Garda Síochána, civil servants and academics which recognised the programme as excellent, […]
Foróige Go General News
18 July 2025 / 3 October 2025 by Mat May
A major new milestone for youth work and digital creativity in Longford was reached this week with the official launch of the county’s first-ever Digital Youth Hub at The Attic House. The Hub was opened by Micheál Carrigy TD and celebrated in the company of Wayne Travers, Chairperson of Foróige; Seán Campbell, CEO of Foróige; […]
8 July 2025 / 10 September 2025 by Mat May
Last weekend, more than 3,000 Foróige young people travelled to Knockmore, Co. Mayo for Amplified 2025 – Ireland’s largest alcohol-free youth music festival. Held at Knockmore GAA Grounds, Amplified brought young people together from across the country for an unforgettable night of music, connection and celebration. The event is made possible by the dedication of […]
General News Youth Projects & Services
19 June 2025 / 21 June 2025 by Mat May
Foróige is a youth organisation with a difference – where young people are supported to take charge of their capabilities, set their own agendas, and shape their journeys through life. Working with over 50,000 young people each year, we partner with families, schools and communities to create spaces where growth, confidence and connection can flourish. […]
10 June 2025 / 7 August 2025 by Mat May
We are delighted to announce that Dr Wayne Travers has been elected as Chairperson of Foróige. Wayne has a long-standing connection with Foróige, having first joined as a young person in a Club in Tallaght, Dublin. He later took part in the Leadership for Life programme, where he developed his skills and confidence through facilitation, […]
