Clár na nÓg: Youth Sector News & Updates – December 2025: NYCI

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National Youth Council of Ireland appoints Mick Ferron as new Chief Executive Officer
We’re delighted to announce Mick Ferron as our new Chief Executive Officer. Sincere thanks to outgoing CEO Mary Cunningham for her exceptional leadership and a warm welcome to Mick Ferron as he begins this new chapter.
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UNYD Reflections on UNGA80
Ireland’s 2025-2026 United Nations Youth Delegates, Aisling Maloney and Carla Fusciardi Wallace, attended the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. In this piece, they reflect on their experience, and highlight the importance of community and youth inclusion in international decision-making
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Global Stories – An animation by young people across the world
The Future Generations Climate Justice Project has collected six stories from across the world, sharing examples of Climate Justices and injustices. These stories capture solidarity, hope, and the systemic actions needed to ensure no one is left behind in our transition to an environmentally-friendly world.
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Member News

Irish Girl Guides: National Guide Award
Over 160 Irish Girl Guides gathered at UCD to receive one of the most prestigious honours in Guiding: the National Guide Award!
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ECO-UNESCO: Extended Deadline for YEA 2026
Register now for the free Young Environmentalist Awards, open to groups of young people aged 10–18 creating environmental action projects. Deadline has been extended to Friday 19th December.
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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.
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Foróige: Various roles nationally

Other Youth Sector News

DEY: Take part in the Primary School Survey
The Department of Education and Youth is inviting parents and guardians across Ireland to take part in the largest ever survey on primary school provision. Your input will help shape decisions about school provision in your area, ensuring that schools reflect the needs and values of local communities. Deadline: 16th December
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CAMHS: Third Edition of CAMHS Operational Guideline Launched
The HSE have announced the release of the third edition of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Operational Guideline (2025), a key step in delivering consistent, high-quality mental health care for children and young people across Ireland.
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TCD: E-Care Research Participants
As part of a PhD study, TCD students are seeking volunteers, aged 11-17 years who have had a stay in a children’s hospital in Ireland due to a mental health difficulty, to take part in interviews.
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