Anna Lindh Foundation

Ogras

National Network

Ireland

Address

6 Sraid Fhearchair Baile Atha Cliath 2 Ireland

Country

Ireland

City

Baile Atha Cliath 2

Street address 2

6 Sraid Fhearchair

Telephone

+353 1 4751487

E-Mail

maedhbh@ogras.ie

Year of Establishment

1969

Contact Person1

M. Maedhbh Ni Dhonaill

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

Ógras is an Irish language youth club organization that works with young people from 8 –19 years of age. Core funding from the Youth Affairs section of the Department of Education. Employ five full-time staff and 2,000 members. To encourage the use of the Irish language as a normal means of communication among young people and in this respect to help them develop as responsible young people and as future leaders in our communities.

Mission and Objectives

Aim: To Promote the Irish language To assist the personal development of young people Promotion of National Culture training courses for members and leaders as well as organising weekend events and day trips. We also organise workshops for members in different skills: Drama, Circus Skills, Drumming, Dancing, Music, and much more.

Main Projects / Activities

Three year project with the URDD organisation in Wales to help young people to get a better unserstanding of each others countries and cultures. Also to share best practice in youth work.