December 2025
Hello John,
I hope you're keeping well.
Huge thanks to everyone who made the first Oíche na hÓige / Youth Night such a success. Across Ireland, more than 350 youth clubs and services opened their doors to celebrate young people, youth workers and volunteers, and to showcase the impact of youth work in their communities. From busy youth centres to local community venues, Youth Night shone a real spotlight on the power of youth work and our local spaces where young people feel safe, supported, connected and inspired.
And as always, below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth work sector.
Best,
Charlie
NYCI
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National Youth Council of Ireland appoints Mick Ferron as new Chief Executive Officer
We're delighted to announce Mick Ferron as our new Chief Executive Officer. Sincere thanks to outgoing CEO Mary Cunningham for her exceptional leadership and a warm welcome to Mick Ferron as he begins this new chapter.
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UNYD Reflections on UNGA80
Ireland's 2025-2026 United Nations Youth Delegates, Aisling Maloney and Carla Fusciardi Wallace, attended the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. In this piece, they reflect on their experience, and highlight the importance of community and youth inclusion in international decision-making
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Global Stories - An animation by young people across the world
The Future Generations Climate Justice Project has collected six stories from across the world, sharing examples of Climate Justices and injustices. These stories capture solidarity, hope, and the systemic actions needed to ensure no one is left behind in our transition to an environmentally-friendly world.
Watch the full video >>
Member News
Irish Girl Guides: National Guide Award
Over 160 Irish Girl Guides gathered at UCD to receive one of the most prestigious honours in Guiding: the National Guide Award!
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ECO-UNESCO: Extended Deadline for YEA 2026
Register now for the free Young Environmentalist Awards, open to groups of young people aged 10–18 creating environmental action projects. Deadline has been extended to Friday 19th December.
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Is your organisation an NYCI Member?
As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportunities, and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more.
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Vacancies
Foróige: Various roles nationally
Other Youth Sector News
DEY: Take part in the Primary School Survey
The Department of Education and Youth is inviting parents and guardians across Ireland to take part in the largest ever survey on primary school provision. Your input will help shape decisions about school provision in your area, ensuring that schools reflect the needs and values of local communities. Deadline: 16th December
Fill out survey >>
CAMHS: Third Edition of CAMHS Operational Guideline Launched
The HSE have announced the release of the third edition of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Operational Guideline (2025), a key step in delivering consistent, high-quality mental health care for children and young people across Ireland.
Download your copy >>
TCD: E-Care Research Participants
As part of a PhD study, TCD students are seeking volunteers, aged 11-17 years who have had a stay in a children’s hospital in Ireland due to a mental health difficulty, to take part in interviews.
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Highlight your Event or Update
Send your news, events, and activities for inclusion in the next edition of Clár na nÓg, the youth sector newsletter, to [email protected]
Format: keep submissions concise (three lines or shorter). Include a link to your website where readers can find out more.
The E-Bulletin goes out to over 5,000 subscribers with an interest in youth issues. It is a great opportunity both to let the sector know about the fantastic work your organisation does and to target youth workers and those interested in youth work issues directly.
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