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Guiding offers skills for life, confidence, and leadership across communities
Ireland, 19/11/2025 – The Irish Girl Guides are delighted to take part in the inaugural Youth Night (Óiche na hÓige) on Friday 21 November, a new national celebration supported by the Department of Education and Youth and the National Youth Council of Ireland. The event invites youth clubs and services nationwide to open their doors and showcase the positive impact of youth work on young people and local communities.
“Far from the stereotypes of just camping and Badges, Guiding is about developing skills for life, confidence, and leadership,” said Amanda O’Sullivan, Chief Commissioner of Irish Girl Guides. “Youth Night is a wonderful opportunity for our members to share their experiences and for the wider community to see the real value of guiding.”
How do girls in Irish Girl Guides gain confidence, get empowered, develop skills for life, make new friends, and become tomorrow’s leaders? The best way to find out is to meet our Guides in person and try hands-on activities for yourself.
Irish Girl Guides Units across Ireland will be welcoming visitors, offering interactive activities, and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what guiding truly offers. Families and community members will have the chance to:
- *Meet Guides and Senior Branch members and hear personal stories about how Guiding has shaped their lives.
- *Participate in fun, skill-building activities suitable for all ages.
- *Learn about opportunities for young people to develop leadership, teamwork, and life skills.
- *Connect with volunteers and Leaders who make Guiding possible in local communities.
“Whether you’re curious about joining, supporting, or simply discovering what we do, Youth Night is the perfect chance to experience the vibrant community and spirit of Irish Girl Guides firsthand,” added Amanda O’Sullivan.
Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD said: “Oíche na hÓige / Youth Night is about shining a light on the amazing contribution young people make to their communities — and the adults who support them every day and we want to see every town and village celebrating young people in their own way.”
Irish Girl Guides Units participating in Youth Night
For more information about Irish Girl Guides and Youth Night, contact pr@irishgirlguides.ie
About Youth Night/Oíche na hÓige:
Inspired by the success of events like Culture Night, Oíche na hÓige is a new national celebration supported by the Department of Education and Youth under the Opportunities for Youth strategy, in partnership with the Education and Training Boards, the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), and the youth work sector. The initiative aims to shine a light on the vibrant and diverse network of youth clubs and services at the heart of communities across Ireland, where young people learn, grow, and thrive. For more information, visit here.
Irish Girl Guides:
Irish Girl Guides has 8,000 members across Ireland. Guiding started in Ireland in 1911 and operates throughout the 26 counties with 1,400 volunteer Leaders providing an informal educational programme of fun and challenging activities that foster confidence and leadership skills in girls and young women, enabling them to develop to their full potential and to become responsible citizens.
Press contact:
Celia Melcus
Public Relations and Advocacy Officer
01-6683898 ext. 104