Pictured are students from Moyne College, Ballina, Co. Mayo
The YSI Speak Out Tour 2026 arrived in Sligo this week, where 195 students from across Leitrim, Clare, Mayo, Donegal, Cavan, Sligo and Roscommon presented projects addressing key social and environmental issues affecting their communities.
Students explored elderly loneliness and the importance of intergenerational connection, alongside projects focused on biodiversity protection and environmental sustainability. Teams also celebrated and examined the role of local heritage in strengthening community identity and pride.
Through their presentations, students demonstrated empathy, creativity, and a deep commitment to protecting both people and place.
The Sligo event formed part of the national Speak Out Tour, which empowers young people to speak confidently about the changes they want to see and the actions they are taking to create impact.
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