ix members of Kilkenny No Name Club in conjunction with ECO-UNESCO, Young Irish Film Makers and Feachtas, have created a film looking at the effects of Fast Fashion on our environment. This project is one aspect of the wonderful partnership that ECO-UNESCO has with the No Name Club.

A watershed moment in history is defined as a moment which changes the rest of history thereafter. Think of the Battle of Hastings, The Formation of the UN, or the Second World War. Moments which most definitely changed our world today. I believe the Romans to be a watershed civilisation, a civilisation which indefinitely defines our culture and our modern world. What do you know about the Romans? You probably had to learn about them for the Junior Cert, and know some basic f

Politics is intimidating to teenagers; it is something I have learned over the last couple of years. My exploration of politics did not start out of some noble desire to understand how my nation runs; it was started out of pure boredom during The Lockdowns. Learning about the different processes of government, the diverse ways issues were decided, and the way that the wheels of our nation turn was one of the things that kept me sane during those dark times. So, if you have ev

“Every citizen without distinction of sex who has reached the age of eighteen years who is not disqualified by law and complies with the provisions of the law relating to the election of members of Dáil Éireann, shall have the right to vote at an election for members of Dáil Éireann.”-The Fourth Amendment of the Irish Constitution The right to vote is something that every Irish citizen holds. The right to decide on the future of its country, the people who lead it, and on the

When I heard about this book from a friend, I was surprisingly intrigued. I’d never previously been one for historical fiction but the title ‘The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo’, admittedly piqued my interest. My logic was that no boring book could have such a title. While it was the title that drew me in, what got me hooked was the characters of the book. One character in particular, the infamous Evelyn Hugo. This book is told through interviews of Evelyn by Monique, a novice

Kilkenny No Name Club – Lilliput Weekend 21st & 22nd October 2023 This past weekend, Kilkenny No Name Club took their now annual bonding trip to Lilliput Adventure Centre in Mullingar Co. Westmeath. Over 50 members took on challenges such as Orienteering, Capture the flag (KK style), Sniper, Kayaking, Bog Hopping and Abseiling. The evening time saw the groups creative side flourish as personalized badge making, sing songs and various dance routines kept all entertained. Empow

Members of Kilkenny No Name Club were joined by Kilkenny County Council and Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan T.D. to plant some native Cherry trees. This activity formed part of Kilkenny No Name Clubs ECO-UNESCO project for 2023. Minister Noonan gave a speech about Biodiversity and the importance of looking after our planet for future generations. Comhghairdeachas go léir!

No Name Club are once again delighted to be part of the ECO-UNESCO Youth Climate Advocate Programme . We are partnered this year with ECO-UNESCO , the Irish Girl Guides , Poppintree Youth Project , and Feachtas . The Youth Climate Advocate Programme is a fantastic opportunity for young people, aged between 14 and 21, to become inspirational leaders and advocates in the areas of Climate Justice and Climate Action. Claudio Nicosia, Youth Climate Justice Co-ordinator with ECO-UN