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2024 Limerick Comhairle na nÓg youth conference takes place this Thursday, November 7

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2024 Limerick Comhairle na nÓg youth conference takes place this Thursday, November 7. Limerick Comhairle na nÓg is a youth council that advocates for young people, raise awareness of issues of importance to them and participate in the development of polices that are relevant to them.

Limerick Comhairle na nÓg invites young people to its 2024 Youth Conference in Limerick City which takes place on Thursday, November 7 from 9:30am-2:30pm

2024 Limerick Comhairle na nÓg invites young people to its 2024 Youth Conference in Limerick City which takes place on Thursday

Limerick Comhairle na nÓg is inviting young people to its annual Youth Conference at Istabraq Hall, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick on Thursday, November 7th from 9:30-2:30pm.

The Youth Conference is a great opportunity for young people (13-17yrs) to find out more about Comhairle na nÓg, voice their opinions of issues that are important to them and potentially become a member.

The Youth Conference will be opened by the Mayor of the City & County of Limerick, John Moran and will include an overview of Comhairle nan Óg, information sessions and interactive workshops.


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Young people, teachers or parents/guardians who would like more information about the Youth Conference can contact John at [email protected] call 061-412444 or visit limerickyouthservice.com.

Limerick Comhairle na nÓg is a youth council that advocates for young people, raise awareness of issues of importance to them and participate in the development of polices that are relevant to them.

Supported by Limerick Youth Service (LYS) and Limerick City & County Council, Limerick Comhairle na nÓg gives a voice to young people allowing them to influence government policy at a local and national level.

In the past Comhairle na nÓg has addressed issues such as gender equality, youth homelessness, living in the Direct Provision system, cyberbullying and the teaching of sexual education in the secondary schools.

LYS remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their full potential.

LYS is a member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations.

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