Remembering Pat Noone
General News
9 June 2025 / 10 June 2025 by Mat May
We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Pat Noone, former Chairperson of Foróige (1998 – 2000), over the weekend. Pat was a dedicated Club Leader in Mount Temple Foróige Club for over two decades, where he and his beloved wife Mary supported generations of young people to be at their best. […]
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29 May 2025 / 29 May 2025 by Felippe Fusio
Proud moments in Belmullet this week as the Foróige and Microsoft Dream Space Showcase took place in Áras Inis Gluaire. The event brought together young people aged 10 to 13 from Foróige Clubs and local schools to present original STEM projects developed through the Foróige Go programme and Dream Space resources. Each project explored a […]
26 May 2025 / 18 July 2025 by Mat May
Foróige published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2024 today, highlighting the impact of our work with over 52,000 young people and the commitment of more than 5,600 volunteers across the country. The report offers a snapshot of the year’s achievements and shares the voices of young people, volunteers and staff who are shaping […]
29 April 2025 / 10 June 2025 by Mat May
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 […]
7 February 2025 / 15 May 2025 by Padraig
It’s time to level up your online skills and make the internet a better place for everyone, especially young people. Safer Internet Day is a global movement all about creating a safer, smarter digital world, and Foróige is on board. Want to get involved? Check out the Safer Internet Day Resource Pack – packed with everything […]
18 December 2024 / 26 May 2025 by Padraig
Foróige is proud to share the key findings from our third Gender Pay Gap Report under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. The 2024 report highlights significant progress toward gender pay equality within our organisation. Key Highlights Workforce Composition: As of June 30, 2024, Foróige employed 616 staff, 76.1% of whom are female (up […]
21 November 2024 / 29 April 2025 by Padraig
Foróige welcomed Taoiseach Simon Harris TD to officially open the brand-new Foróige Blessington Youth Hub in Co. Wicklow today. This state-of-the-art youth space marks an exciting milestone for the community, offering vital youth work services and a safe, supportive environment for young people in Blessington and beyond. The new hub is a testament to Foróige’s commitment […]
General News Youth Leadership
14 October 2024 / 14 February 2025 by Padraig
Last weekend Queen’s University Belfast marked a significant milestone with the graduation of its inaugural cohort from the Level 4 Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action. Delivered in collaboration with Foróige and R-CITY, this programme has opened new avenues for young people aged 16-18, empowering them with essential leadership skills. The graduation ceremony celebrated […]
On October 11th, Foróige Go too part in the Nordic Talks event, “Inclusive Digital Societies,” held in Dublin City. This collaborative initiative, supported by the Nordic embassies, provided a platform to discuss the future of digital inclusivity. Our involvement was made possible through our Key Action 2 Erasmus+ Project with Humak University of Applied Sciences, […]
4 September 2024 / 14 February 2025 by Padraig
Foróige wants all young people in Ireland to be able to access youth work. We know that youth work makes a real difference to young people’s lives, supporting every young person to realise their full potential and fostering community connectedness. It is proven to contribute to a multitude of positive outcomes for young people, and […]
