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Real Stories

Joseph Burke

Joseph Burke

I could call the youth centre a second home, where I wouldn’t be judged, made fun of and be free to be who I really am.
Criodán Ó Murchú

Criodán Ó Murchú

I am thrilled each day to chat and learn from some of the brightest teens and young adults across Ireland.
Denise Harding

Denise Harding

Putting your own stories and opinions out on Ireland’s national youth information site may seem daunting at first, but the collaboration within the editing process and encouraging words from those working in spunout quickly put my mind at ease.
Conor Kavanagh

Conor Kavanagh

I will never forget the support I’ve received it’s set me on the right track in life.
Amy O'Brien

Amy O’Brien

I've gained confidence, leadership, digital and organisational skills beyond anything I would've believed for myself and I've met some amazing, inspiring people along with some of my closest friends!
Maria Stella Conte

Maria Stella Conte

Sometimes a small chance can change the direction of our lives for the better.
Shauna, 16, Cork

Shauna, 16, Cork

My Youth Group, UP Cork, became a safe space for me, where I could share my opinions and truly be myself around people my age.
KACPER

Kacper, 16, Dublin

If I didn’t get help from the youth project, I would probably still be wandering around with no feeling of purpose or belonging
Rhiannon Kavanagh, 19, Waterford

Rhiannon Kavanagh, 19, Waterford

I was so shy and never thought of myself as someone who could really get involved and put myself out there.
Brigid, Port Laois

Brigid, Port Laois

Without the project I don’t know where I’d be or what I’d be doing, but I know I’d be worse off.
Anonymous, 27

Anonymous, 27

Scouting [...] taught me how to learn, not what to learn.
Nicole Joyce, 20, Dun Laoghaire

Nicole Joyce, 20, Dun Laoghaire

I started a youth group in my area, and by god if it wasn’t for them I don’t know where I’d be right now!
Amy, 18, Drogheda

Amy, 18, Drogheda

Before joining the Irish Girl Guides, I was a shy, introverted individual, with very little confidence.
Eoin, 22, Thurles

Eoin, 22, Thurles

I know that without the opportunities SpunOut.ie has given me I would be lost...
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