June 2025
Hello John,
I hope you're keeping well.
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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Have your say: Youth spaces must be part of Ireland’s National Development Plan
NYCI is encouraging youth organisations and youth workers across the country to take part in the newly opened public consultation on the review of the National Development Plan (NDP) Deadline: 26th June
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5 things you can do to Support Traveller Participation in your Youth Organisation
Across the country, youth organisations and Traveller organisations celebrated the achievements and contributions of young Travellers in Ireland during Traveller Pride Week. We distilled down 5 things you could think about to get you on your way to reaching out to young Travellers.
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New Toolkit: How to Talk About Youth Work in Ireland
We’re delighted to launch ‘How to talk about youth work in Ireland‘. This new framing guide was developed by NYCI in partnership with FrameWorks UK, to help you communicate the value of youth work more effectively – with funders, policymakers and the wider public.
Explore the Frameworks toolkit >>
Tell Your Story - Call for Youth Workers for Interviews
As part of this year’s #YouthWorkersChangeLives campaign, NYCI is gathering powerful, real-life stories from youth workers to show why increased Government investment in youth work is essential in Budget 2026.
Register for Youth Workers storytelling session (18th June) >>
Represent Ireland at the EU Youth Conference in Denmark!
We’re looking for three passionate young people to represent Ireland at the EU Youth Conference in Copenhagen this September.
Find out more >>
Meet Ireland’s Next Climate Youth Delegate for 2025
Fatima Elzahra Ismail has been selected to be part of Ireland’s national and international climate change efforts. Fatima has worked previously with NYCI’s Young People’s Committee and Young Voices programme, and we look forward to deepening our engagement with her on this initiative.
Find out more >>
We’re hiring: Chief Executive Officer, NYCI
We are looking for a visionary and committed leader to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of youth work in Ireland and lead a dynamic, membership-based organisation with national impact. Find out more >>
Championing youth information at European level: why it matters
Earlier this year, NYCI representative to the European Youth Forum Leo Galvin had the opportunity to bring a motion to the European Youth Forum (YFJ) General Assembly in support of youth information.
Read Leo's blog post >>
Ireland has a seat at the table: elected to the Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth
We're proud to share that Adam Lambe has been elected to the Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth (AC) for the 2026–2027 term – as a representative of the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI)
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Transversal Skills: A Solid Career Foundation
Transversal skills are also known as soft skills, transferable skills, career skills, and life skills. Discover how these skills can help you in the workplace and beyond!
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Member News
spunout: Navigator - Youth Testers needed
spunout will soon launch Navigator - an exciting new tool that makes finding trustworthy mental health information and support online super easy. They'd love help testing it out from people aged 14 - 34 before their public launch in June.
Find out more >>
IGG: Youth Leaders
1,500 girls are waiting to join Irish Girl Guides across Ireland! We are looking for 130 motivated and enthusiastic Leaders to help our girls build confidence. Inspire, Empower, Enjoy!
Find out more >>
Explore global issues this Refugee Week
Join VSI’s free Global Citizenship Education weekend in Dublin, 20–22 June – film, discussion, walking tour & more!
Find out more >>
Crosscare: Africa Day
Africa Day was held on Saturday 24th May. Crosscare's new communities integration officer has been engaging young people from our IPA centres in DLR. The day was a great success funded by DLRCOCO (LAIT ) and hosted by Crosscare and CULA. The young people enjoyed drumming, Dancing, spoken word, face/body painting, football and African food.
Find out more about Crosscare >>
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.
Find out more >>
Vacancies
NYCI: Chief Executive Officer
YAP Ireland: Advocates and Team Leader
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
PCSA: Have Your Say on Policing Priorities
The Policing and Community Safety Authority has launched a Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. This user-friendly online tool allows you to spend ‘points’ on the areas of policing that you consider are most important. It will take about 10 minutes to complete, and there is a short, optional survey at the end. Open to anyone over the age of 16. Deadline: 8th June
Find out more >>
IYF: Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund
Vhi are partnering with the Irish Youth Foundation again this year to manage the 2025 Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund. A fund of €85,000 is available to community-based projects and programmes that are focused on empowering young people aged 12-25 years. Deadline: 11th June
Find out more >>
Dance Connects: Facilitators Database
The Dance Connects project are looking to include local dance facilitators and artists in a public database of dance facilitators and artists working and/or based in the Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh-Omagh district council / local authority areas. Deadline: 25th June
Find out more >>
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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