Dun Laoghaire Youth Information Centre are moving up to Library Road.

Directions: If you are coming down Lower Georges Street turn right at the Library and continue up the road until you see the playground on the left-hand-side. We are relocating to the building beside the playground.

The Youth Info Centre will reopen on the 13th of April.

Ph: (01) 2809363

Want to have your say but not old enough to vote?
Join NYCI to share ideas and learn new skills to progress the campaign on Saturday, 10th April 2010.

At the meeting they will provide:

*Youth activism training
*The chance to ask a politician what works in lobbying issues
*The opportunity to create a video for use on social networking sites to spread the word

The interactive meeting will take place at Temple Bar Hotel, Fleet Street, Dublin 2.

The event is FREE OF CHARGE and travel expenses will be reimbursed. Lunch is also provided.

To apply please complete an application form, a parental consent form (if under 18) and an image consent form which are all available at www.voteat16.ie and post to NYCI, 3 Montague Street, Dublin 2.

Deadline for applications is Monday, March 22nd 2010.

For further information contact Clodagh O’Brien on 01-478 4122 or e-mail communications@nyci.ie.

National Youth Council of Ireland

Youth Employment Consultation - Let Youth Point Us in the Right Direction

As decisions are taken on how to address Youth Employment in Ireland and Europe, young people want to be part of the solution not the problem. The National Youth Council of Ireland in partnership with the Youth Affairs Unit of the Office of the Minister for Children and Young People are hosting a consultation with young people on Youth Employment and Social Inclusion in preparation for the European Conference on the issue.

Where: The Irish Aid Centre O’Connell Street, Dublin.

When: Saturday 27th March 2010. 10.30-3.30

Who: Young people and Youth Workers over 18yrs. We especially want to hear the experience of young people finding it difficult to access employment.

Cost: Free. Travel expenses (public transport only) will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided.

Application Process: Booking Required. Please fill out attached application form before Friday 19th March.

The results of this event will become part of the dialogue between young people and policy makers at a National and European level. Participants from this consultation will represent Ireland at the EU Presidency Youth Conference in Spain on Youth Employment.

Looking for a space for your youth club/ group?
Southside Partnership have a youth-friendly venue available for evening times (Mon - Fri from 5pm) with computers, internet access, large screen TV (movies, music & sport), Wii, games table, docking station and kitchen facilities. Ideal for any youth group or club.

Where? The Old Post Office, 7 Rock Hill, Main St., Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Contact: Vivienne McCann/ Aileen O’Brien; 01 2090610