Foroige (Youth Development Organisation) in partnership with the Ireland Chamber United States, is developing and implementing an international youth leadership initiative, called the ASLFL programme. A conference is organised for Monday 17th August to Friday 21st August
The conferecne takes place this week in Dublin and Co-operation Ireland has organised some 50 young people (15 - 18) from Northern Ireland to take part. .
The Co-operation Ireland 'Into the East' biking challenge took place at the weekend (27-28 June 09). Approximately 500 cyclists took part in the 160 mile challenge, in perfect cycling conditions.
The event, which took in some of the most stunning scenery in Ireland, was matched only by the camaraderie and fun the cyclists seemed to have over the weekend.
Here is what some of the cyclists said about the event:
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