Comhairle na nÓg

Comhairle na nÓg in County Waterford

Comhairle na nÓg and Dáil na nÓg are recognised as the official structures for participation by children and young people in the development of policies and services. All Young People between the ages of 12 and 18 years are welcome to take part in the activities of their local Comhairle.

Comhairle na nÓg has been in existence in Co. Waterford since 2002. Since 2009 with enhanced funding from the OMCYA, Comhairle and its members in Co. Waterford have taken on a more proactive role on issues which affect young people in their local area.

Upcoming Events: The 2011 AGM of Comhairle na nÓg will take place in Clonea Strand Hotel on Friday 14th October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in finding out more about this year's AGM please find contact details below at the bottom of this page.

Activities that County Waterford Comhairle na nÓg organise include:  

AGM (full day) every October
Regular (monthly) meetings from September to May
Training
Team Building Activities

Projects Completed 2010:

Submission to Smarter Travel Working Group
Submission to Deise Link

 Work Programme 2011:

Currently working on a Youth Services Directory for County Waterford
Promotion of County Waterford Comhairle na nÓg

Currently there are over twenty young people involved in Comhairle na nÓg in this county from Dungarvan, Lismore, Cappoquin, Tramore and Kilmacthomas. We are always looking for new members who are interested in progressing issues of interest to themselves and their peers in their own community.

 We should also mention that along the way there is also plenty of time for fun, making friends and meeting new people!

For more information on or an application form to join Comhairle na nÓg (if you are aged between 12 and 18 years) contact:

Johnny Brunnock,
Community & Enterprise Dept.,
Waterford County Council,
Civic Offices,
Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.

Ph: 058-21169
E-Mail: cnanog@waterfordcoco.ie