Birr teen attends Foróige leadership conference in Maynooth University

Birr native Aoife Concannon proudly represented her native county at Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week.

The residential programme helped young participants grow in confidence and connection.

"Even though I came here not knowing anyone, I’m leaving with friendships and a new sense of purpose. I want to bring what I’ve learned back to Offaly."

The Leadership for Life Youth Conference, now in its fifteenth year, is designed to empower young people to become strong, effective and compassionate leaders in their own lives and communities.

Throughout the week participants took part in workshops on team building, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and self-awareness. Guest speakers from the world of politics, business, sport and the not-for-profit sector also shared their leadership journeys.

Offaly teens were among more than 300 young people from Ireland and the United States who gathered at Maynooth University for Foróige’s week-long Leadership for Life Youth Conference.

The programme equips young people with the confidence, vision and skills to lead in their schools, communities and wider society.