Foróige is 65 years old today!

foroigeadmin March 14, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the first Foróige Club, then called Macra na Tuaithe, in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny.

The meeting on March 14th 1952, was attended by Sean Moylan, then Minister for Education, and the Minister for Agriculture, Thomas Walsh.

Throughout it's history, Foróige has been a catalyst of social change, strengthening Irish democracy by building human potential and promoting its applcation in community life.

The organisation has always been to the fore in developing new initiatives to meet youth needs.


 “It is in Foróige’s DNA to be innovative, creative and push the boundaries of possibility for young people, their communities and our country.”

Seán Campbell, Foróige CEO

 

 

 

 

 

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Foróige's Youth Work

"Why do you make me cry?" Anti-Drug Awareness Video

This video entitled "Why Do You Make Me Cry?" was made by 22 girls and boys aged 12-17 who attend the Foróige Port Project in Portarlington, Co Laois. It tells the tragic story of a young man who dies of drug abuse. The project is one of many Garda Youth Diversion Projects throughout the country which is run by Foróige and designed to provide intervention to youths at risk of going down the wrong road.