Department of Education and Youth invites you to participate in Oíche na hÓige

What is Oíche na hÓige?

Oíche na hÓige is a new pilot initiative delivered in partnership with education and training boards, the National Youth Council of Ireland, and the youth work sector. Its aim is to highlight the wide range of youth work happening locally for young people aged roughly 10 to 24.

On Oíche na hÓige, over 350 youth clubs and services nationwide will open their doors to celebrate their young people, youth workers and volunteers, and to showcase the value of youth work to the wider community. Every school community is invited to join in the evening of fun and celebration including school staff, parents/guardians.

About Youth Work

Youth work includes social, creative, cultural and well-being activities, civic engagement, volunteering, scouting and guiding, climate action projects, mentoring, and outreach. These services—led by volunteers and professional youth workers—give young people safe spaces to socialise, learn new skills and develop confidence and leadership.

The attached poster about Oíche na hÓige/Youth Night 2025 includes a QR code where you can find details of events happening across the country this Friday 21 November.

Oíche na hÓige will see hundreds of youth clubs and services open their doors to celebrate their members, and their youth workers and volunteers, and to build awareness of youth work in your community. The Department of Education and Youth encourages everyone to find out what’s happening in their area and join in.

More information is also available on gov.ie/youthnight