Donegal teens build confidence and community at leadership conference

Six young people from Donegal were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University.

The programme brought together young leaders from across Ireland - including Donegal's John James Warren, Aaron Coughlan, Amy Boal, Katy Jervis, Katelyn Warren and Courtney McGrory - and the US to connect, grow and learn from each other.

"Leadership isn’t about being in charge - it’s about lifting others up. That’s something I’ll carry with me back home and into my future." John James Warren stated.

The Leadership for Life Youth Conference, now in its fifteenth year, is designed to empower young people to become strong, effective and compassionate leaders in their own lives and communities.

Throughout the week, participants took part in workshops on team building, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and self-awareness. Guest speakers from the world of politics, business, sport and the not-for-profit sector also shared their leadership journeys.

Donegal teens were among over 300 young people from Ireland and the United States who gathered at Maynooth University for Foróige’s week-long Leadership for Life Youth Conference. The programme equips young people with the confidence, vision and skills to lead in their schools, communities and wider society.