Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Alcohol, Young people
A recent survey showed that young Irish people would like to reduce the legal drinking age to 16. This is at a time when many youth organisations are trying to find alternatives to underage drinking. Ultan McGoohan CC is currently trying to keep a Youth Café going as one of these initiatives. But Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 28. May, 2008 in Charity, Poverty, Young people
Recently young people from all over the country were honoured for their contributions to society though the Young Social Innovators projects. It is an opportunity for people to take on projects wherever they feel there is a need. Miriam Gormally met two students Julie Dubsky and Karen Milne from Newtown school in Waterford who helped […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Charity, Community, Young people
On May 10th young people from all over the world will coordinate together to “Run for Unity.” It is an initiative of Youth for Unity, which is part of the Focolore, a group founded by Chiara Lubich to bring people together. The money raised in the run will go towards scholarship programs in developing countries. […]
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide, Young people
Suicide is something that all families and parents dread. It brings on feeling of loss as well as guilt. Unfortunately suicide rates in Ireland continue to remain high, especially amongst young adults. Miriam Gormally met Suzanne Costello from the Samaritans to find out why?
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Addiction, Alcohol, Young people
One of the most common sacrifices people make during Lent is to try to give up drinking alcohol. For some it’s the start they’ve been trying to make and Lent gives them a reason to get going, but for others who are already addicts it’s not as simple as that. Majella told Eileen Good about […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Retreats, Young people
School retreats are something we all remember from our teenage years, often as a welcome break from class as usual. Christine Clear, from the Milltown Institute currently runs retreats throughout the country. She looks at what is important in the lives of young people today. Miriam Gormally asked her to explain.
Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Spirituality, Young people
Sexuality and spirituality are often considered to be separate, almost opposite. However Christine Clear from the Milltown Institute in Dublin claims that the two are linked, that a healthy and life giving sexuality leads to a vibrant spirituality. Miriam Gormally met Christine to find out more.
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 in Community, Festivals, Young people
Young people all over the country are preparing for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, through fundraising and group activities. Trish O’Neill is World Youth Day co-ordinator for the parish of Kildare and Laughlin and she is helping young people in her parish prepare for the day. She is also helping organise events for those […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Community, Crime, Young people
“It’s giving me a place to be. If I was at home I’d either be in bed all day or hanging around and getting into trouble…” Just one of the comments from a young man helped by the Churchfield Community Trust in Cork, which provides a supportive environment to young men in the area at […]
Posted on 30. May, 2007 in Eating Disorder, Health, Mental Health, Young people
Eating distress has the highest mortality rates of all mental illness and causes serious psychological distress, yet it is often seen as a “fad” or a fashion driven desire. The key to understating eating distress is that food and size are used as a way to control or deal with emotions and this can take […]