Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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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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