Kildare teens participate in leadership conference
Kildare teens (Top to bottom - Katie Walshe, Ava Grace Brady, Calum Duncan, Casey Moore, AnnaMay Brien, Lily Costello, Lauren Dunne, Clodagh Kelly, Ellen O'Grady, Chloe Wright, Niamh Allen, Holly Fox and Hannah Moore) at Maynooth University for Foróige's week-long Leadership for Life
Thirteen teenagers from Kildare were among over 300 young people who took part in the Foróige Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week.
The conference brought together teens from Ireland and the US for a week of personal growth, teamwork and leadership development.
"I’ve always been passionate about making a difference, but this week gave me the tools and belief to actually do it. I’m proud of who I’m becoming,” said Lily Costello.
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.
The local 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.
