About Ógras
Ógras is an Irish Language youth organisation for young people between the ages of 8-19. There are two different age groups involved in the clubs. Óg-Ógras is for young people between the ages of 8-12 and Ógras is for teenagers between the ages of 13-19.
An Ógras club can be established anywhere in the country where there is a group of young people interested in being involved in an Irish Language youth club. Of course a place to hold meetings and leaders are also needed. Regional, national and even international events are organised by Ógras every year. Then, in the summer, Summer Camps and courses are available around the country for young people to take part in.
Ógras provides young people with the opportunity to practice their Irish and helps them to achieve fluency in the language..
The Ógras Youth Club Experience
The aim of an Ógras Youth club is to create a safe and welcoming environment where local young people can gather and connect with one another through the Irish language. Ógras seeks to address the needs of youth by offering a space for meetings and a variety of activities, fostering enjoyable experiences.
Encouraging and supporting young people to develop confidence in and appreciation for the Irish language and Irish culture.
Providing varied non formal programmes that reflect young people’s interests and encourage active participation.
Supporting young people to learn new skills take part in sports and physical activities and grow in confidence and independence.
Helping young people to form friendships, develop a sense of belonging and contribute positively to their local and wider community.
Creating space for young people to relax have fun engage with issues that affect them and benefit from positive adult role models outside of home and school.
Ógras Vision
Our vision is an Ireland where young people are supported to develop to their full potential, creating opportunities to speak Irish while having fun.
Our vision guides our work and keeps young people at the centre, supporting positive and enjoyable Irish language experiences nationwide.
Ógras Mission
- Provides environments that encourage and facilitate young people to enjoy participating in a fun, contemporary, Irish language community.
- Provides a vibrant, varied, and planned youth work programme through Irish that encourages creative thinking, confidence building and social development.
The Values That Shape Ógras
Our values shape how we work with young people, volunteers and communities across Ireland. They guide our approach to youth work through Irish, ensuring that everything we do is inclusive, respectful, and focused on creating positive experiences.
Being open and inclusive
Equality across the organisation
The value of Volunteerism
Flexibility in meeting the varied needs of young people
Youth participation and ownership
Being outward looking and promoting international dimension to Youth Work
Creating a friendly, fun and welcoming atmosphere in all things we do and in how we do them
Promoting pride in Irish identity and culture while valuing other identities and cultures
Creating space for young people to relax have fun engage with issues that affect them and benefit from positive adult role models outside of home and school.
Our Team
Risteárd Ó Fuaráin
Munster Development Officer
Páidí Dáibhís
Leinster/Ulster Development Officer
Lorraine de Staic
Connacht Development Officer
Aaron Creagh
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