Find out what is happening in Longford and Westmeath for Oíche na hÓige

Minster for Education and Youth Helen McEntee in partnership with the Education and Training Boards, the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and youth work sector is inviting everyone in Longford and Westmeath and across Ireland to join in taking part in Oíche na hÓige / Youth Night 2025, a new national celebration of young people and the youth sector, taking place on Friday, November 21, 2025. 

The event sees youth clubs, services and community groups in Longford and Westmeath and across Ireland host local gatherings to celebrate the energy, creativity, and achievements of young people — as well as the vital work of youth workers and volunteers. 

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From music performances, to art exhibitions, discos, and storytelling, the range of events on offer all over the country will offer a night to remember.

People across Longford and Westmeath are invited to join youth clubs and community groups who are marking the night in a variety of ways across the city and county with events including:

• Gateway Youth Project will celebrate Youth Night at St Mary’s Hall, Athlone from 4-7pm

• St. Joseph’s Foróige will host a community gathering at Horseleap Streamstown Community Centre from 6:30pm

• Youth Night will be celebrated at Longford Community Resources, Templemichael Glebe, Longford, from 7-9pm

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Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD said: “Oíche na hÓige / Youth Night is about shining a light on the amazing contribution young people make to their communities — and the adults who support them every day. Hundreds of events are happening and I encourage young people, their families and communities to have a look at what is available and join in with some of the great events being run by youth services, showing what is available all year round.

“I hope that through Oíche na hÓige / Youth Night, thousands of young people will get to experience youth services in their area.”