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06 Sept 2025

Carlow change-makers join Young Social Innovators’ Speak Out Tour

Young Social Innovator's Speak Out Tour in Kilkenny features students from Carlow School

Carlow change-makers join Young Social Innovators’ Speak Out Tour

Eve O’Brien and Isabel McDonagh, students from St Leo’s College Carlow, with their project ‘Alarm on the Farm’, a YSI farm safety and awareness initiative. Photo: Alice PR

Young Social Innovators’ (YSI) nationwide 2024 Speak Out Tour reached Kilkenny recently. Teams from secondary schools, including in County Carlow, took part in the event in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, on 20th March.t

Students from St Leo's College Carlow presented their project titled "Alarm on the Farm".

The emerging change-makers spoke out on a host of topical issues, including mental health issues, inclusion, gender equality, sustainability and fast fashion.

A total of 5,190 second-level students from across Ireland gathered in teams to present 348 positive change projects during the tour.

The YSI Speak Out Tour is supported by Dublin City Council and Cork City Council.

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