June 2010
Ireland's first Laureate na nÓg announced
Last Monday 10 May, President Mary McAleese announced Siobhán Parkinson as Laureate na nÓg, Ireland’s first laureate for children’s literature.
The Purpose and Outcomes of Youth Work – NUIM Conference
A Youth Work Conference, hosted by the Department of Applied Social Studies of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth will take place Thursday 3 June.
'Where to Now?' - Empowering Young People Through Information
A one day conference on 22 June to exchange ideas on current trends affecting young people in Ireland including unemployment, migration, and new media, amongst others issues.
Lecture on 15 June ‘Children’s participation – challenges for research and practice’
A public lecture by Professor Nigel Thomas, to be hosted by the Children’s Research Centre, sponsored by the Structured PhD in Child and Youth Research.
National College of Ireland - Change Your Life Education Fund
The National College of Ireland has teamed up with Metro Herald and Ireland AM to offer a prize package including an educational fund.
Dublin Youth Theatre seeks a General Manager
Founded in 1977, Dublin Youth Theatre is one of Dublin's vital cultural and social resources for young people in the city. Serving a membership comprising young people aged 14 - 22, the company produces a number of theatre events each year and provides a year-round workshop and social programme.
They are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to take on this challenging and rewarding position as DYT prepares to enter its fifth decade of operation
Art to Heart - Upcoming Training
Story Making Course and Foundation Course in Working with Children through the Arts. Courses in July and August and located in the Burren, Co Clare.
Barnstorm 'Summer Days' Theatre Week
This summer Barnstorm Theatre Company in Kilkenny will once again be running its theatre week for young people and children aged between 10 to 18.
Kildare Summer Arts Project
Drop-in art workshops will be held in Kildare Town this summer. The small group workshops are suitable for young people of any age.
Leinster 'Youth in Action' Workshops
The only 'Youth In Action' Programme Information Day in the Leinster region for 2010.
Young DJ Academy
The Young DJ Academy announces its Summer projects and events, including the planned launch of the MY Project, a dedicated music facility for young people in Dublin City.
Spréacha Festival at Draíocht
It’s the seventh annual Spréacha Festival at Draíocht in Blanchardstown this June.
