YAP Cork Participation Group
Congratulations to Cork participation group who conducted a survey with the public on “Social Media – The world in your hand”
July 2015
YAP Participate in the 2015 Ocean to City Race in Cork
Congratulations to Tara who rowed with her advocate Pamela, they were the First Female Crew past the finish line.
Launch of YAP Botkyrka – Stokholm Sweden
Irish Ambasador to Sweden and staff from YAP Ireland and YAP Inc. attend the launch of YAP Botkyrka in Stokholm, Sweden
June 2015
Young People Speak Out – Social Media
On the 11th June 2015 200 Young People, Parents, Advocates, Staff, Board Members & Partners gathered at the Croke Park Stadium for the Young People Speak Out - Social Media Event
May 2015
YAP Receive Cheque from Tesco Community Fund
YAP Ireland received a cheque from Tesco, Paul Street, Cork from the Tesco Community Fund on Thursday 14th May 2015. Thank you to all who voted for YAP, as Tesco says every little helps. Pictured above are Amanda James, Team Leader, YAP Ireland receiving a cheque from Wiktoria Konczylo, Personnel Manager, Tesco, Paul Street, Cork.
YAP Receive a Cheque from the Spiritual Harmony Choir of St.Gabriels Church Youth Group
YAP Ireland would like to extend sincere thanks to Rebekah Grace and the young people of the Spiritual Harmony Choir of St.Gabriels Church Youth Group, who on Sunday 22nd March 2015 presented our CEO Siobhán O'Dwyer with a cheque for €1000 and €30 cash. This money was from the proceeds of the sale of a
April 2015
YAP Cake Night
On Monday 27th April in Park House there was a Cake Decoration Night for young people and Advocates.
March 2015
A Great Experience Being a YAP Interviewer
My experience of working on a panel interviewing people who want to become on advocate was amazing. Megan, Cork
SCCUL Awards 2014
Congratulations to the staff of YAP Galway who were awarded a runner-up certificate in the SCULL Enterprise Awards 2014 in the Social Enterprise category.Pictured below (top, l-r) are Michael Treacy (Advocate), Senator Hildegarde Naughton, Andrew Chapple (YAP Service Manager West Region) and Karen Finnegan (Advocate). Pictured bottom (l-r) are Mayor of Galway Cllr. Mary Hoade, Michael
February 2015
YAP Announce New Patron at Youth Forum
YAP Ireland are delighted to announce the 1st ever YAP Patron Sophie Spence – Ireland International Ladies Rugby player. Sophie was introduced to Young People and Staff at the National Youth Forum which took place in Dublin on 17/02/2015 with 25 or so Young People in attendance. On becoming YAP’s first patron, Sophie Spence said