Students who spoke on stage about their involvement in Young SVP included: (L-R) Max Ryan from Edmund Rice Secondary School, Carrick on Suir; Nicole Forde from Ardscoil Mhuire Limerick; Claire Harty from Salesian College Limerick; Lucas Burke Tracey from Coláiste Choilm, Tullamore; Róisín Galvin from Newport, Tipperary; SVP Youth Development Officer for the Mid West Region Clodagh Lenihan, James Kiely and Malek Ahmed from Castletroy College, Limerick; and Conor Neylon and Hannah Downes from St Joseph's Secondary School in Clare.

Offaly students shine at Saint Vincent de Paul Youth Day event

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Over 240 students from Offaly, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary gathered last month at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick, for the Mid-West Young Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) Youth Day.

At the event, students showcased the inspiring community and fundraising work they carried out throughout the year as part of the Young SVP Programme.

They also gave passionate presentations on their involvement in direct aid, befriending, and awareness projects.

Guest speakers, including SVP Colleges Support Officer Niamh Brennan and Tullamore Vincent’s Shop Manager Ian Deering, highlighted the real-world impact of SVP’s outreach and social justice efforts.

A video message from Limerick’s SVP Drop-In Centre Manager Eimear Purcell and a heartfelt closing speech by Regional President Teresa Ryan rounded out the day.

Interactive sessions, music, and a lively game of Boogie Bingo brought energy and celebration to this uplifting day of youth-driven change.

If your school would like to get involved in the Young SVP Programme next year, contact the region’s Youth Development Officer Clodagh Lenihan at Clodagh.Lenihan@svp.ie

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