The Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications has selected Irish Girl Guides (IGG) as one of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champions for the 2024-25 Programme. As a youth-driven organisation with our members at the heart of all decision-making, IGG has shown increasing interest
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On 29th June 2024 Dublin City Council hosted a ‘Picnic in the Park’ to mark the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the Patriotic Children’s Treat, which took place in Clonturk Park on 1st July 1900. Present at the unveiling were such distinguished guests as Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney and Mary McAulliffe
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For Children Coimicí Gael Comic Design WorkshopDate: Tuesday 13th August Time 11.30am
Suitable for age group 7-12 years All materials provided. Booking: Please contact the library at 01 222 8430 or email pearsestreetlibrary@dublincity.ie for further information.
The Children’s Rights Alliance calls for EU election candidates to ensure a high bar is set at European level to regulate social media giants and protect children and young people’s safety online. The call came at a hustings event chaired by Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut with Dublin EU candidates
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Nicola Shannon, a renowned Dublin wellness teacher, has unveiled a much needed solution to assist families navigating the challenges of anxiety and stress in children. Approached by countless disheartened parents frustrated and let down by the endless Health Service waiting lists Nicola knew the need
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On Sunday May 19th, 150 cyclists of all ages and abilities joined in the Sandymount Fun Cycle from Lansdowne Tennis Club to Sandymount Green. The 3km Cycle was organised by Sandymount Cycle Bus as part of Bike Week. For the second year running we had glorious sunshine as we passed by local schools
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In a world dominated by mobile phones and video games, encouraging young people to read and develop a love of books has probably never been more important. The reading habit needs to be instilled at a young age. In a new initiative to help boost child literacy, Enterprise Mobility and Children’s Books
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Fans of the festive season and Gaelic games will be thrilled to hear that Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and reindeer for his annual trip to Croke Park! Santa arrived at the GAA Museum at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday November 18th
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The 1st Port Sea Scouts in Ringsend’s ‘Scouting for Safe Harbour’ is among the projects selected to receive funding under the 2023 CSIF (Community Safety Innovation Fund), announced last month by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.
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Vodafone Foundation announces a new partnership with Irish Girl Guides to help close the digital divide between generations. The Irish Girl Guides have become a new charity partner of Vodafone Foundation’s Hi Digital initiative, which brings digital skills, training and support directly to older people across the country.
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