April 2023

YAP Ireland 2023 webinar “Building Strengths Together”.

On Tuesday 18th April, YAP Ireland launched its Annual Report for 2022 as well as its 2023-26 Strategic Plan online via a Webinar entitled “Building Strengths Together”. The webinar featured contributions from a wide variety of YAP Ireland stakeholders on building strengths through partnership and included YAP Inc, the Ombudsman for Children, St.Patrick’s Mental Health

October 2022

September 2022

Louth/Meath YAP Buddies present ‘Equality for Everyone’

Louth/Meath Participation Group, the 'YAP Buddies' decided to conduct a series of interviews surrounding YAP's National Event theme 'Equality for Everyone'. Young people Niamh and Katie interviewed Manager of the Red Door Louise Mahony, Peter Mulligan from Youth Work Ireland, All Ireland Champion Shauna Ennis and Community Support Worker Orlaith Douglas. Congratulations to Katie, Niamh,

Sunbeam House Services – ‘A Conversation about Voice and Participation’

By Cathy Macken, Viewpoint Rights Group, Sunbeam House Services County Wicklow.  Sunbeam House services provides services and supports to adults with intellectual disabilities.  Featured in this video is Cathy Macken, who attends Sunbeam, in conversation with Eileen Kelly - Independent Advocacy Facilitator.  Cathy is a member of Viewpoint, Sunbeam’s Rights Group.  She is also the

Limerick Participation Group: ‘Equality for Everyone’

The YAP young people in Limerick's Participation Group discussed the importance of equality within their lives with Team Leader Shane. Congratulations to Michael, Adam, Nadine, Travis, Edward, Sally, Aga, Gosia and Vanessa for participating in this brilliant video. This video was showcased at YAP's National Event on August 18th 2022 in Croke Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mULzvBhnf4s&t=1s  

Cork Participation Group: ‘Equality for Everyone’ Interviews:

YAP Ireland's Cork Participation Group conducted a series of interviews surrounding YAP's National Event theme 'Equality for Everyone'. The Young People interviewed All Ireland Champion and Irish Sportswoman Rhena Buckley, MEP Barry Andrews, Munster Rugby player Jack Crowley and Cork County Councillor John Paul O'Shea. This video was showcased at YAP's National Event on August

August 2022

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