We are delighted to let you know that registration for the 2025 Óige Ghlas AGM is now open 📢

Our 2025 AGM will be split across two sessions to facilitate a strong Young Green and Green Party presence at the National Climate March that is taking place on the same day.

The morning session will run from 9:45am until 12pm and the afternoon session will run from 2:45pm to 5pm. In between lunch will be provided and we will join our friends in the Green Party at the March. The National Climate March will start at 1pm at the Garden of Rememberance.

We will also be heading to a nearby pub for refreshments after the AGM ends!

We have two exciting panels planned alongside a talks from Palestinian Ambassador Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, party leader Roderic O’Gorman TD and party Cathaoirleach Cllr. Janet Horner. We’ll be revealing the full lineup for the AGM throughout the week!

The AGM will also give you a chance to run for Óige Ghlas Executive Committee! If you would like to run for a position, you will need to be nominated and seconded on the day of our AGM.

Check your recent emails from us for location details, information on committee positions up for grabs, and a link to sign up to attend! 📩

A Dáil Tour has been booked for November 11th! This is a great opportunity meet mebers from our University branches, some members of the outgoing committee, alongside party leader Roderic O’Gorman TD and Senator Malcolm Noonan ahead of our AGM. Due to a shortage in available slots, this will be the last chance to visit the Dáil for a tour this year!

You can sign up via the link sent in the most recent Óige Ghlas email update.

If you have any questions regarding either event, please email us at oigeghlas@gmail.com

NO STUDENT FEE INCREASE IN A COST OF LIVING CRISES OR EVER!

Óige Ghlas wish to express our strong condemnation of the proposed fee increases for students by Minister for Higher Education James Lawless. These fees would have a harsh effect on many students and families nation-wide and we won't be accepting them without a fight.

Tomorrow at 6PM there will be a protest outside Leinster House, organised by Labour but with support from all opposition parties of the left. We hope to have a strong showing of Óige Ghlas members at it. If you can make it, please come along and show your support. The Green Party spokesperson for Higher Education, Councillor Eva Dowling will be a speaker at the event.

Afterwards at 7PM, we coincidentally have a Dáil tour and social planned, if you've been on the tour before, you can still come along to the social, and please don't feel put off if you can make the tour but can't make the protest, the more the merrier for the social and we all have commitments that mean we sometimes miss a protest.

It will be a great opportunity for new members to get to know more people in our organisation and we hope to have some Green Party reps there who you can meet and ask of them any questions you may have :)

Check the most recent Óige Ghlas email for a link to sing up!

Howdy folks! What better way to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality than to start planning for Pride 25! 🌈✨

Last year we had a really lovely pre-pride parade brunch, so we're hoping to do the same this year! Anyone interested in coming to brunch on June 28th check the members updates and pride subgroups in the Óige Ghlas Whatsapp community for details!

We’ll be joining our Green colleague to march in the parade afterwards at 12:30PM

🌿☀ Join us for Climate Activism Day ☀🌿

🌍 On Saturday, the 7th of June, 2025 our very own Midlands-North West Organiser Ruadháin Bonham will be hosting a series of workshops and a panel discussion around Climate Activism with Meath East GP🌍

Where?

📍 Sonairte, Laytown, Co.Meath💚💛 (You can get the 🚂 from Connolly)

We will be hosting workshops from:

🚴Navan Cycling Initiative

🔰Meath County Council Biodiversity Officer

🐝Royal Beekeepers Meath Association

And a Panel Discussion "Putting the 'Why' in Climate Activism" with:

🌻Former Green MEP Grace O'Sullivan

🌱Óige Glas Co-Chair Deirdre Sheahan

🍴There will be a Free Vegan Barbecue for all registered attendees🍴

Following the event, we will go swimming at the beach and maybe ice cream? (lighting a candle for good weather!!) 🍦🏊‍♂

Click here to register!

The Green Party Needs YOU 🫵

Party leader Roderic O'Gorman TD is looking to bring a new Youth Policy to Policy Council and is asking us for help. We're grateful for the opportunity to have our say and we have two chances for you to get involved in this process!

We have an online meeting this Wednesday at 8 PM , and everyone is welcome to join!

For those based in Dublin or who want to come in and hang out with us, we will be having an in-person event in the city centre next Tuesday April 15th, at 7 PM with FREE pizza on Roderic.

Members are welcome to join both events as it is likely different things will be discussed in each session, however, you do need to register.

Check your email for a link to register!

Tour the Dáíl! Enjoy the Bar! Experience the Bike-Shed!

On March 26th we have a tour slot booked in The Dáil. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how democracy works in Ireland and meet some TDs and Senators. It’ll also mean getting to meet some fellow Young Greens!

Use the link below to sign up, slots are limited!

Signup here

Beidh teacht le chéile trí Ghaeilge ag an Óige Ghlas I rith Seachtain na Gaeilge ar an 12ú Márta. Úsáid do chúpla focail agus ól cúpla pionta (más mian libh). Bígí linn!

Cén áit? Hynes, Sráid na Prúise, Bóthar na gCloch, BÁC, D07 E1RD

Have you ever dreamed of scoring a screamer past a Green TD?  Or just having a bit of outdoor fun with your fellow Young Greens?

⚽ Now's your chance!! ⚽

Óige Ghlas are hosting a Five-A-Side Football match vs. some councilors, former TDs, and others from the party ranks to fundraise for the Young Green coffers! 

It will take place next week, Saturday the 22nd of February, meeting from 3:30 PM with Kick Off at 3:50!

The location is Botany Bay Tennis Courts, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin2

Google Maps Link: here

All skill levels are welcome! You don't need to have played Football or 5-A-Side before, and Teams will be rotated frequently to make sure everyone gets equal paying time! If football isn't you're thing you are more than welcome to come along and spectate what should be a thrilling game :)

Players will have access to the changing rooms/showers in the nearby Sports Centre for before/afterwards if necessary (Although players will have to be changed and out by 5:30 after the game)

We will also be heading for a few drinks and a bit of socialising in a nearby pub afterwards! 

Hope you’re doing well after the general election! 🎢
We’re hosting a Think-In and Regroup Session to reflect on everything that happened in 2024, strategise what happens in 2025, and how to have the biggest impact on the party going forward.
Expect a lively session with plenty of discussions. There’ll be opportunities to share your thoughts, connect with other Young Greens, and shape the direction of our movement.

We’ll also have some light refreshments (and maybe some biscuits, because who doesn’t love biscuits? ).
Mark your calendar, bring your ideas, and let’s kickstart 2025 together! 💪🌍

What a year has it been! While we didn’t get the election results we’d hoped for, we have so much to celebrate. Together, we’ve stood up for our values, supported one another, and put our best effort into the general election 💫
Now it’s time to kick back, regroup, and enjoy some well-earned holiday fun! Join us for the Young Greens Christmas Party 🎄

We’ll have a fantastic time celebrating our hard work and achievements over the past year; we still had a great local election in June, and ! Let’s toast to our successes, share some laughs, and enjoy each other’s company 🍾

Calling All Party People 👯 We are delighted to announce our YG US Presidential election watch party (with table quiz). With Prizes, Politicking, and Pints, what more could one want from a Wednesday evening ❗

When? Wednesday November 6th From 7pm - 11:30pm
Where? Taphouse Ranelagh

Encyclopaedic knowledge of US presidents recommended 🦅

Thinking of getting involved in climate advocacy or campaigning?

Here’s your opportunity! Our annual convention is taking place on Saturday October 5th both in Dublin and online to facilitate those who can't make it to Dublin ♻️

We’ll have workshops, panel discussions and elect our 2024/25 Óige Ghlas Executive Committee, followed by some post-convention pints🍻 With a general election looming this is the perfect time to get involved! Members will have received an email with a link to register.

Not a member? Sign up at the link here 🌿

Another day, another hustings 📢 The Deputy Leader of the Green Party will be elected at a Special Online Convention on Sunday, July 14th at 3pm. You will need to be in attendance at this online convention to vote. If you are a full Green Party member you will have received an email with more details. 

Join us for our online Deputy Leadership Hustings tomorrow with the three candidates Neasa Hourigan, Ossian Smyth and Roisín Garvey on Monday, 9th of July. Each candidate will get 30 minutes to answer questions from you and lay out their vision for the party and Óige Ghlas 🕺 We'll kick off at 7pm. Members should have received an email with a link to register, give us a shout if you didn’t!

Join us this Tuesday for our leadership hustings moderated by Benedetta Scuderi MEP 🗣️ Members should have received an email with the registration link, give us a shout if you’re a member and you didn’t!

Rachaimid go dtí Conradh na Gaeilge ar Sráif Fhearchair chun craic, cúpla pionta agus cúpla focal a fháil. Bígí linn!

We’re heading to Conradh na Gaeilge on Harcourt Street for some craic, a few pints and a some chats as gaeilge. Join us!

On Tuesday, February 20th, we are hosting a webinar on drug policy in Ireland. First there will be a disuccsion amongst represntatives from civil society about current drug policy in Ireland from 7pm-8pm. This will be followed by a discussion on the political perspectives on drug policy with Neasa Hourigan TD and Aodháin Ó Ríordáin TD, taking place between 8pm-9pm. Please register now.

We are organising a visit for new (and some existing members) to come into Leinster House on the evening of Wednesday September 27th. We will meet with Green Party TDs and Senators in the Parliamentary Party Room followed by a Q&A session with some local Green Party councillors. There will also be a tour of Government buildings, before we finish up for a few drinks in the Dáil bar.

Sign up at the link here!

Agenda

6:30 Meet our TDs and Senators – warning that Dáil votes could disrupt this!

7:00 Talk with local councillors in Parliamentary Party meeting room

7:30 Tour of government buildings

8:00 Visitors bar with available councillors, TDs and Senators