Teen Aware happening today

The highly anticipated "Teen Aware" is finally here. Taking place at Charleville Castle today (Friday), the event is for teens only and will include performances from musicians including Offaly's own Mundy and Hogan as well as others. The event that is strictly alcohol free will also have a number of organisations present including ReachOut, Mental Health Ireland, GROW, The Samaritans and the HSE Suicide Prevention Resource Service. Further information will be available on the day from Childline, Teenline, Spunout and more. A motorcycle training tent will also be on the grounds, with qualified instructors on hand as well as display bikes. Meanwhile the Road Safety Authority plans to provide a car rollover simulator. Performers on the day will include the Original Rude Boys, Bressie, XLR8, Evergreen and Na Fianna as well as the aforementioned Mundy and Hogan. Local radio station Midlands 103 will also broadcast from the event on the day.