Youth Groups Across Cork City and County to Take Centre Stage for Oíche na hÓige
Oíche na hÓige returns this Friday, 13 November, with events across Cork City and County including a soccer tournament in Churchfield and YMCA Youth Night.
Young people, youth clubs and youth services across Cork City and County will be celebrated this Friday, 13 November, as more than 550 events take place nationwide for Oíche na hÓige (Youth Night) 2026. Now in its second year, it is led by the Department of Education and Youth.
The initiative aims to recognise the contribution of youth organisations, showcase the achievements of young people, and raise awareness of the activities and supports available through local youth clubs and services. Across Cork City and County, youth organisations will open their doors, host community events and welcome members of the public to learn more about their work.
Two events in Cork City and County are open to the public this Friday. CDYS Gurranabraher is hosting an SDG soccer tournament at Sam Allen Astro Pitches, Churchfield, from 5 to 9pm. YMCA Cork City will hold YMCA Cork Youth Night from 6 to 8pm.
Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, said:
“Youth services are at the heart of our communities across Cork City and County and throughout Ireland, providing young people with opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, make friends and become active members of their communities.
Oíche na hÓige, Youth Night, is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible contribution of youth organisations and the dedicated staff and volunteers who support young people every day.
It is fantastic to see such a diverse range of events taking place across Cork City and County and around the country. Many clubs and organisations are opening their doors to the public to showcase their achievements, share their stories and highlight the positive difference youth work makes in the lives of young people.
I would encourage everyone to check out what’s happening in their local area on Friday evening and see first-hand the energy, creativity and sense of community that youth work fosters.”
The initiative is led by the Department of Education and Youth in partnership with the education and training boards, the National Youth Council of Ireland and youth work organisations across Ireland. Some events are invitation-only for safeguarding reasons.
Details of what is happening and where are available on the gov.ie Oíche na hÓige events page.