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Ógras – Óg Eagras Chonradh Na Gaeilge<br />

6 Sraid Fhearchair, Baile Atha Cliath 2<br />

Tel: (01) 475 1487, 9.00am – 5.30pm Fax: (01) 475 7844<br />

Email: ogras@eircom.net Web: www.ogras.ie<br />

Ógras was set up in 1969 to give young people between the ages <strong>of</strong> 8 and<br />

18 an opportunity to come together in Irish language youth clubs. There<br />

are approximately 2,800 members in 58 clubs throughout the country.<br />

<strong>National</strong> events include summer camps, day trips, adventure weekends, and<br />

a national sports weekend. Other activities: drama, debates, arts and crafts,<br />

leadership courses training for members, leaders and adults, and national<br />

and international exchanges.<br />

Publications: NASC.<br />

Óige, An – Irish Youth Hostel Association<br />

61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin 7<br />

Tel: (01) 830 4555, 9.30am – 5.30pm Fax: (01) 830 5808<br />

Email: mailbox@anoige.ie Web: www.irelandyha.org<br />

Aims to help all, but especially young people, to love and appreciate the<br />

countryside by providing hostel accommodation on their travels.<br />

Older Women’s Network – OWN<br />

Senior House, All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Dublin 9<br />

Tel: (01) 884 4536 Fax: (01) 884 4534<br />

Email: ownireland@eircom.net Web: www.ownireland.ie<br />

<strong>National</strong> network linking individual women and groups <strong>of</strong> women aged<br />

55 and over. Provides a forum for older women to meet together to share<br />

their experiences and discuss issues <strong>of</strong> concern. Works to bring about<br />

positive change and the social inclusion <strong>of</strong> older women. Promotes the<br />

personal development <strong>of</strong> older women by undertaking the exchange <strong>of</strong> their<br />

knowledge, experience and skills through networking, thereby changing<br />

attitudes towards older women and empowering them to have a voice in<br />

policy and decision-making on issues <strong>of</strong> concern to them.<br />

Ombudsman for Children, Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Millennium House, 52–56 Great Strand Street, Dublin 2<br />

Tel: (01) 865 6800 or 1890 654 654 Fax: (01) 874 7333<br />

Email: oco@oco.ie Web: www.oco.ie<br />

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