Mayo No Name Club members enjoy annual conference
Members of Claremorris No Name Club at the Youth Conference at TUS Athlone. Picture: Michael Dillon
More than 50 young people from across Ireland, including teams from Crossmolina and Claremorris, gathered together at the No Name Club Annual Youth Conference, which took place in TUS Athlone recently, to hear talks around positive mental health, well-being and alcohol awareness.
They also enjoyed a great afternoon of fun and games, putting their leadership skills to the test.
The young people are all members of No Name Club, a national, voluntary youth organisation that aims to empower young people, aged 15 to 18, by providing a fun, safe environment where they can socialise without the pressures of alcohol or drugs.
Founded in 1978, No Name Club plays a vital role in offering young people safe spaces where they can build confidence and social skills, with members taking a leading role in running their clubs.
At a time when loneliness and anxiety are reported as on the increase among teenagers, recent research among No Name Club members around the impacts the clubs deliver found that 93% of members report increased confidence and self-esteem, 91% of members say they have experienced personal development, 81% of members report improved mental wellbeing and 95% of members have made new friendships through the club.
If you’d like to find out more about establishing a No Name Club in your locality, or you’d like to find out more about your nearest club, contact nonameclub.ie
