NYCI Local Champions from across Ireland – will lobby for increased investment in Youth Work
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NCYI) has selected two young Tipperary people to be Local Champions to advocate for increased investment in young people and youth work.
One of the people selected is Denise Harding, a Volunteer presenter with Tipp Mid West Radio. The second person asked to advocate with local Oireachtas members is Chloe Mitchell from Nenagh.
The Local Champions receive training and support from NYCI to effectively convey the positive impact youth work has on their lives and the lives of young people in the local area, as well as the importance of investing in youth work.
NYCI is calling for an increased investment of €21 million in youth work in Budget 2026, to support services with increasing pressures, and ensure equal access to youth work for all young people nationwide.
The representatives Local Champions in Tipperary are engaging with TDs Seamus Healy, Mattie McGrath, Michael Murphy, Alan Kelly, Michael Lowry, Ryan O’Meara and Senators Imelda Goldsboro and Garret Ahearn.
Denise Harding, who presents Nashville Hits on Wednesday evening on Tipp Mid West Radio says
“she is delighted to remain as a Local Champion representing Tipperary again this year and to continue advocating for the importance of youth work in Ireland and the vital funds needed.”
