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Realising school was traumatic helped me start healing

Written by: Charlie Harney

After struggling to attend school, Charlie felt stuck in cycles of panic and shame. One moment in counselling helped them understand their experien...

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How a health scare taught me to advocate for myself

Written by: Anonymous

After a sudden health scare, Sophia spent time in hospital and underwent treatment. This is how the experience changed her summer and her outlook.

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Young people need to be part of the social media ban conversation in Ireland

Written by: Katelyn

Growing up online during COVID-19 shaped Katelyn's view on a social media ban for under-16s in Ireland.

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Finding my path with an apprenticeship in STEM

Failing the Leaving Cert wasn’t the end. PLCs and a STEM apprenticeship helped them build a real career through alternative education.

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‘Voice Notes’ podcast hosted by spunout’s BAME Action Panel

Written by: BAME Action Panel

Voice Notes: from the Group Chat is a space where young people from ethnic minorities in Ireland sit down and say the things we usually only talk a...

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What four Corkonians are doing to support Palestine

Written by: Amy O'Brien

Amy looks at how people in Cork are responding to the situation in Gaza with solidarity, taking action together and refusing to look away.

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Eco-anxiety is real and it is time Ireland took it seriously

Written by: Fatima Ismail

Young people across Ireland are naming eco-anxiety as a real part of daily life. Their fear is heavy, but it is also driving connection, care and a...

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What losing rugby and finding my ADHD diagnosis taught me

Written by: Rory Finlay

Rory shares his journey of injury recovery, ADHD diagnosis, and grief, highlighting resilience, support, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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No, paracetamol does not cause autism

Written by: Emma Gilhooly

Emma shares how false claims linking paracetamol to autism harm autistic people and fuel fear instead of understanding.

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