An ETBI conference in partnership with Galway and Roscommon ETB, which  explored the impact and value of youth work in formal and non-formal education to empower young people and strengthen communities. 

The conference welcomed Chief Executives, ETB Directors, Development Officers, Youth Officers, Liaison Officers, and other staff involved in ETB youth work, along with officials from the Department of Education and Youth and invited guests from Youth Work organisations.

Ba é an aidhm a bhí leis aird a tharraingt ar na seirbhísí éagsúla a BOOanna i gcomhar le soláthraithe oibre don aos óg, tionscnaimh a thaispeáint agus ardán a chur ar fáil le haghaidh idirphlé chun obair don aos óg a chur chun cinn BOO chreat airgeadais ilbhliantúil

Key themes Explored

  • Youth Work and Education 
  • Obair Ógra agus FET 
  • Youth Work and Sport and Participation
  • Obair don Aos Óg agus Cruthaitheacht 

Message from President Michael D. Higgins can be downloaded here: Presidents Message to Conference

You can view or download presentations from the conference and workshops below.

Keynote Speakers


Pat Dolan

Relationships,Youth Wisdom

and the Power of Youth Work

Tania Banotti

Local Creative

Youth Partnerships

Ceardlanna


Obair don Aos Óg

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Education

Obair don Aos Óg

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FET

Obair don Aos Óg

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Sport and Participation

Obair don Aos Óg

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Cruthaitheacht

Video Highlights – Youth Work Conference 2025