Events
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!
Join us at The Green Rave, FYEG's inaugural international event in 2024! Through the exchange of best practices and experiences, featuring the engagement of experienced politicians and experts, we are committed to enhancing the strategies of young green campaigners for 2024 and beyond.
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.
The Young Greens are heading to Brussels to visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. Transport and accommodation costs will be covered for those chosen to attend.
This event is organised with the kind assistance of the offices of Grace O'Sullivan MEP and Ciarán Cuffe MEP.
Suit up, mask up and join us for our first ever Samhain Masquerade Ball on October 27th! Craic, dancing and intrigue guaranteed. All are welcome. Entry is only €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Membership is free so you can sign up and save! Ticket price includes a drink token and food platters to share. So get on your best dress, sharpest suit and a mask and bring a friend or two!
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
This year our International Summer Camp is taking place in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. We will be joined by the Scottish Young Greens, Young Greens of England and Wales, as well as delegates from other Young Greens organisations across Europe.
During the five days of the 'With or Without EU' Summer Camp, we will use sessions and workshops based on the principles of non-formal education to develop the skills and knowledge of participants to promote the voice of green youth between our organisations.
The Young Greens are heading to Cork for a summer splash!
Join us this July 29th & 30th as we explore West Cork’s beautiful scenery and wildlife on the grounds of Myross House. We’ll also be heading out on a group trip onboard one of Ireland’s only HVO-powered boats
We will also be reviewing and working to create our updated Political Platform during this time, which will be adopted at our Convention later in the autumn.
Full agenda can be seen below or downloaded here
Registration is open to all members of the Young Greens, however we would also like to invite green-minded non-members from Cork, or who are attending UCC or MTU Cork to join us for this weekend. While the Young Greens - Óige Ghlas is open to members aged 16 - 30, the overnight aspect of this event is only open to those aged 18+. For those aged 16 and 17, participation in the workshops and water activities is encouraged and will be accomodated.
Participation fee for this event is €20, with transport costs reimbursable and dinner on the Saturday covered.
This event is kindly sponsored and supported by MEP Grace O’Sullivan, Skibbereen Green Party Rep Rory Jackson and the Green Party Ireland.
On Sunday June 18th we're going for a dip at Seapoint Beach in Dún Laoghaire at around 11am. If you're interested to join, drop us an email or just show up on the morning. All are welcome to join (particularly if they have pets).
This event is organised by the Young Greens, Mná Glasa and the office of MEP Grace O'Sullivan with the support of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament, will take place on Saturday June 17th in Cork. This This full-day event will explore the costs associated with womanhood, from financial to security and more. Further details will be shared in the coming days!
We hosted a brilliant discussion with Green MEPs Terry Reintke and Grace O’Sullivan in Trinity College for an evening to discuss building a green, feminist and intersectional Europe.
On International Women's Day we teamed up with our friends in Mná Glasa to co-host two panel discussions around the progress made to date but also the challenges still facing women in Irish society. We were delighted to see so many people there on the night and online.
The next Convention (AGM) of the Young Greens will take place from Friday 20th - Saturday 21st January 2021.
The draft agenda for the day as well as the can be viewed Young Greens constitution (which contains details about positions open for election) can be viewed below.
As registration is only open to members of the Young Greens, the link to do so has only been shared via email to all registered members. If you did not receive, please email info@younggreens.ie
Come and join the Young Greens - Óige Ghlas for a festive send off to 2022!
We will be meeting up for some social drinks in Dublin city centre on Saturday 17th December, starting in Doyle’s Pub from 7:30pm.
No need to register, just tag along on the night!
The Green Party Parliamentary Party is welcoming the Young Greens into the Houses of the Oireachtas on Wednesday 16th November.
This event will involve a tour of Leinster House, which includes both the Dáil and the Seanad, and a meeting with the Parliamentary Party. This will also be on a day that the Dáil is sitting, so the building will be a buzz of activity. Something cool for all to see!
We will assemble to enter into Leinster House from Kildare Street at 17:30.
Please note, this event is open to members of the Young Greens or a Young Greens member branch only.
Our first in-person event post COVID is here!
Join us on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July for a Young Greens Surf Weekend in Lahinch, Co. Clare.
Of course we'll have surf lessons, but also workshops on many issues and plenty of time for fun as well.
The entire weekend will cost you only €20 - all other costs will be covered / subsidised, including your transport to and from the event.
Agenda TBC, but space is limited, so register early!
The Young Greens - Óige Ghlas 2021 Convention will take place on Saturday 4th December, from 11am - 4pm.
This event will now take place fully online.
A final agenda for the day can be seen below. Please note this is subject to change, and we will be confirming further details as guests confirm their availability in the coming weeks.
Attendees must register at the link below. Registration will close on Friday 3rd December at 5pm.
We also encourage you to engage with the policy and constitutional amendments process at this upcoming Convention.
The deadline to receive amendments and proposals has now passed, and proposals have been shared with registered delegates.
The Executive Committee of the Young Greens - Óige Ghlas has called an EGM to take place on Saturday 24th April from 4pm - 6pm. The purpose of this EGM will be to fill a number of vacant positions on the committee which have become available due to resignations in the past few months.
More importantly, this may be an important turning point for the Young Greens and the young green movement here in Ireland. We understand that it has been a challenging few months for many members, with many people leaving the Young Greens and the Green Party. If you are still a member of the Green Party, the Young Greens or just identify as "green", we welcome you to attend the EGM.
The Young Greens have never been in a better situation to affect real change, however the Young Greens will need to exist in the next year and onwards. We need new people to get involved and to run for positions, and to bring some new energy to the Executive Committee. If you think you can be a part of this, we highly encourage you to attend.
We will also host a panel on the "Future of Young Activists in the Green Movement" (speakers tbc) and aim to do some icebreakers and networking throughout the event.
Open position on the Committee include the following;
Chairperson*
Branch Coordinator
Membership & Events Officer
Policy Coordinator
Regional representatives
Connacht
Ulster
Ordinary Committee Members
*Candidates for chairperson must have prior experience on the committee of a Young Greens member group or the National Committee of the Young Greens.
All roles are further explained in the Young Greens Constitution, attached here.
The Returning Officer will be announced shortly. Candidates may make themselves know to the Returning Officer, or run on the day. In the event that a position on the committee becomes available due to election of that Officer to another role, then that position will also be open for election on the day of the EGM too.
Following a huge surge in Rural Young Greens members, the RYG will be having a digital New Members Session on Thursday, June 11th 2020 from 7-8:45 PM over Zoom.
Guest speakers at the session include Saoirse McHugh, Tate Donnelly, Francis Noel Duffy TD and Malcolm Noonan TD.
Come along to hear their experiences of being from rural Ireland, how they got involved in the Green Party, and the importance of the Green Party in Ireland’s battle against climate change and social inequality.
There will be opportunities to put questions to the panel also. All the speakers are sound, and will answer any questions you have!
To register to attend the session, please email rural@younggreens.ie to express your interest. A Zoom link will then be shared to you!
We look forward to seeing you all for the first time!
What actually happens in the EU? And how can we make a difference to it? Join us on Monday 18th May where we'll be joined by MEP for Ireland South Grace O'Sullivan for an intimate Q&A about life as an MEP, her getting used to the European Parliament and what her work entails now. We're aiming to answer questions about the EU, its constituent bodies, and how Young Greens in Ireland can input to make a change on European level.
Joining Grace will be members of her team in Brussels:
- Ed Davitt, a former Young Green and Head of Office for Grace O'Sullivan, who also has experience working for European environmental NGOs
- Jacqui Corcoran, working with Grace on communications, who will explore how we can understand and disseminate European initiatives and green values.
If you're interested in attending, please fill out the form below and we'll be in touch!
The inaugural AGM of the Rural Young Greens - Óige Ghlas na Tuaithe which will be taking place on Wednesday 6th May at 8pm via Google Hangouts. Please fill out the form below to register for the event.
Once you have registered, you will receive the agenda, the proposed constitution and hangouts link. If you have an interest in getting involved with the Rural Young Greens or running for committee, do come along! Here is the link to the Rural Young Greens Facebook group.
There has never been a more crucial time for rural Ireland to have a strong, clear voice in politics. Carbon emissions are rising, cities are sprawling and rural Ireland is being left behind by the nation’s politicians. Young people are leaving our towns and villages in droves. The lack of broadband remains a widespread issue, meaning that people are unable to work from home. They often commute long distances to work in large urban centres far from their homes. The lack of public transport is still a huge issue in most of the country.
Our farmers, the backbone of our nation, struggle to make a living while big corporations make huge profits. Rural suicide rates are skyrocketing and we continue to have shoddy access to essential services, with hospitals being located many miles from our homes. Rural Ireland and rural youth need a voice. Join us to be that voice as we move towards a greener, brighter future.
We are facing a global pandemic. Please do your bit for those who are vulnerable to Covid-19 by staying at home and washing your hands!
This is going to be a talk and discussion about greenwashing, ecosocialism, and how green capitalism is unsustainable both in the short and long run to address the climate breakdown currently occuring. This is going to be really interesting, and we can't wait to see the discussion that follows.
We are hosting a panel on Eco-Activism to mark the end of #EarthWeek2020! Hosted in Boole 3 on the 5th of March at 6pm. Stay tuned for updates on our wonderful panellists!
Looking for some sustainable new clothes? Perhaps have a few pieces in your wardrobe that are due a better life? Just plain sick of fast fashion companies trying to sell us new s**t we and the planet don't need? Well hello there... 😏
Join us in the Quad Room for this event in collaboration with Amnesty-International UCD, UCD Young Greens and UCD Hortsoc!
This is a bilingual event - embrace it! But please don't be discouraged. All are welcome!!
How it all goes down...
We have an informal "bring-one-take-one" policy on clothes (maximum three items per person) and we also accept donations to the chosen SU charities which this year are the Rape Crisis Network Ireland and Enable Ireland. If you don't have anything to give though fear not friend - we will certainly not turn you away and welcome anyone and everyone to come along to join our circular fashion fam! Preloved or new items of clothing of all styles, genders and size will be accepted (Bellbottoms. Button ups. Bodycons. Bring them on!) 🥳 Think rummaging through your friend's wardrobe for an outfit- except all of UCD is your friend! 🙌
Some general GUIDELINES in terms of what to bring:
- Only garments in wearable and clean condition will be accepted
- Accessories and footwear of high quality can also be submitted
- Underwear/tights/socks will not be accepted at this event
- Don't forget your sense of curiosity & that thrifty mindset!
Fast fashion is destroying our planet, violates human rights all over the world and pollutes our environment through its constant cycle of make, sell, consume. It's time for a new way for fashion. Let's rebel and show those greedy corporations we can look pretty fine whilst doing so ✊🌎
We’re holding an EGM quite late because of the elections, but we wanted to create some new roles so people can try them out for a few weeks before committing to them for the 20/21 academic year. We are creating between 4 positions and electing a new treasurer. Also some constitutional changes will be voted on, as described in our email. VEGAN PIZZA AFTERWARDS! Room in Newman : B109
The roles and what they entail are detailed below. We’ll also be planning events for the rest of the semester, and talking about campaigns that we’re involved in. If you haven’t gotten involved before now is a great time to do so.
Role 1 - Public Relations Officer (2): You and your co-officer will be in charge of managing the social media of the society. You’ll answer questions and relay them onto the Auditor/Secretary where needed. You’ll design graphics and post them on social media. You’ll also create Facebook events. This sounds like a lot, but you’ll be in a pair, and will be helped by the secretary and events officers.
Role 2 - Campaigns Officer (2): You and your co-officer will be in charge of coordinating the society’s involvement and response to campaigns happening on or off campus. You’ll attend meetings of these campaigns where possible and make sure the society is informed about upcoming campaign events.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is in charge with maintaining the society’s bank account and reporting on the financial status of the society to both the society and the finance committee. This is in association with the Senior Treasurer. (This role in particular is very important, and those wishing to apply for this role will be contacted directly)
PLEASE APPLY VIA THE GOOGLE FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/mTXUfBuoXewH8TfL7
GE2020 saw two of our finest run for election in Cavan-Monaghan and Co. Tipp. We're going to ask them a few questions and hopefully hear some spicy canvassing scéals! Come and be Taten aback at how these guys were Robbed of their Dáil seats... (all credits go to Seán Mac Eoin)
See you there!!
Grace O'Sullivan has been a Greenpeace activist, Green Party Senator and is now an MEP with the European Greens. She'll be coming into UCD on Wednesday from 4-5 to chat to us about environmentalism, European politics and everything in between. This is not to be missed.
There will also be Pizza after!
The planet is dying. As coasts erode and temperatures rise, we can feel the ground beneath our feet screaming in pain. Activists tell us that this is not a drill - that if we do not act now, an extinction-level event will be upon us.
But what shape should this action take? Will the climate crisis be solved through collective efforts, or is it beholden on all of us to make the change we want to see? Where does culpability for this dire phenomenon lie - with the individual, or with society? Can we make change on our own, or do we need the structures of the world to fundamentally change before the environment can begin to heal?
In a very special event, the Hist partners with TCD Botanical Society, TCD Global Development Society, and TCD Young Greens for a sustainability debate on a crowd-sourced motion. This Green Week, join some of Trinity’s best student speakers, alongside contemporary political figures, as they unpick a question at the heart of our planet’s future.
And if that isn’t enough fun, join us as we venture out to Workman’s for afters! Discussing the death of everything we’ve ever known is always more fun in a nightclub.
The GMB. 7.30 PM. Wednesday the 19th of February. We’re all in this together.
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For all upcoming Hist events please see: https://www.tcdhist.com/events-calendar
College Historical Society events are free and open to members only. Please bring your Hist card as proof of membership. If you’re not already a member, you will be able to join at the door. Membership is €6 and lasts for four years. To be a member of the Hist, you must be a staff or student of Trinity College Dublin and a valid Trinity ID must be shown when signing up. For incoming first-year students, an email with proof of acceptance will suffice.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know at equity@thehist.com so we can accommodate these at the event.
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If you would like to sign up to speak in this debate, or any of the debates this term, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/6mxULrSMuF52aeNfA
Or contact the corrsec dept, by emailing corrsechist@gmail.com
BÉARLA THÍOS // ENGLISH BELOW
Chun an tSeachtain Ghlas a céiliúradh, beidh muid cuireadh spin ar son na timpeallacht ar ár imeacht seachtainiúl Anraith agus Arán!
Beidh fáilte roimh chách bia véigeánach a thógáil leo (is maith liom cáca milis..) chun é a roinnt nó coiméad duit féin más maith! Beidh an anraith atá ar fáil lán véigeánach chomh maith. Fáilte roimh éinne le suim ar bith sa Ghaeilge nó cursaí athrú aeráide!
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To celebrate Green Week, our weekly event A7A will have an environmental spin! All are welcome to bring any vegan food (i like cake just sayin..) to share or to keep for yourself if you'd like! Our soup will also be vegan this week. Anyone with an interest in irish or climate change conversation are welcome!
