Ballyogan youths build their own hangout space over summer months

Gary Ibbotson 20 Sep 2021

An Cathaoirleach Lettie McCarthy, Director of Services Therese Langan and County Librarian Catherine Gallagher from DLRCoCo meeting young people, with Jemma Clarke and Simon Bolger from the White House Youth Centre, Crosscare Youth Services and Community Garda Gavin Fleet. Photo by Peter Cavanagh

Young people from Ballyogan unveiled their new DIY hangout space after creating and designing a structure over the summer months.

“Despite being in the middle of a pandemic the young people decided with Rosi Leonard, Youth Creative Engagement Worker, to create a positive, colourful structure that they and their friends could use to meet up when they couldn’t do so indoors,” says a spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Local children and teenagers were involved in all aspects of the build project, from designing, cutting, assembly and even built some furniture.

“A hugely positive project with support from Space Forms, Crosscare Youth Development and Youth Justice Workers, and community Garda,” the council said.

An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Lettie McCarthy said: “This fantastic project is an excellent example of the positive outlook of our young people throughout the pandemic and their creativity; well done to all involved.”