The Attic House Teen Project became a hub of activity and advocacy as young people from Longford and Westmeath gathered last Friday to showcase the findings of their year-long Youth as researchers projects. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Also read: PICTURES | Longford out in force to support FTD Brothers on their epic marathon challenge The Youth as Researchers initiative in Longford and Westmeath is a collaboration between Foróige, The University of Galway and Longford Westmeath Children and Young People's Services Committee. The programme provides young people with the research skills and mentorship to carry out their own research projects. Two groups of youth researchers across County Longford and Westmeath carried out two high quality research projects on social issues that mattered to them. One group focused on the awareness of disabilities within the education system, investigating how informed students and staff are while also identifying gaps in support. Also read: Congratulations: National recognition for Longford woman with passion for storytelling The second group explored the barriers to participation and accessibility, highlighting the physical and social hurdles that prevent young people from fully engaging in their communities Young people completed the research training from the University of Galway UNESCO Centre, identified their social issues, carried out the research projects and are now disseminating their findings. The Showcase of findings at the Attic house marks the first step in ensuring that the research carried out is heard by those that make decisions related to children and young people's services. When young people are provided with the space, skills and mentorship to explore the issues in society that matter the most and given an audience of decision makers that listen to them, they have the ability to make a profound contribution to their communities and Irish society. Also read: PICTURES | Longford GAA Race Day wins it hands down for style and craic at Punchestown
Local youth lead the way - Longford students present findings of year-long research
The Attic House Teen Project became a hub of activity and advocacy as young people from Longford and Westmeath gathered to showcase research findings
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Caption: Frank Tung, Ava O'Connor, Dervla Fagan, Daithi McLoughlin, Anna Adder and Niamh Beatty at the Attic House, Longford town as the ‘Youth as Researchers’ group presented their findings to stakeholders Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Kieran Burke, Elie Atnú, Daniel Kamphambale, Maryann Adetayo and Shelly Duignan Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Sinead Reynolds, Grainne Reid, Ronan Halton and Kathleen Beatty at the Attic House, Longford Town as the ‘Youth as Researchers’ group presented their findings to stakeholders Picture: Shelley Corcoran
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Caption: Foróige and CYPSC staff at the Attic House, Longford Town with the ‘Youth as Researchers’ group who presented their findings to stakeholders Picture: Shelley Corcoran
