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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
Fundraiser launched to fund sailing voyage from Wicklow to Wales for 12 youths
Supported by County Wicklow Partnership, SSE Renewables, Wicklow County Council, The Vault Youth Centre, Arklow Sailing Club, and Marine Healthfoods Ltd, the 'Celtic Tide' voyage will see 12 people aged 13 to 17 years make their maiden voyage across the Irish Sea, sailing for 16 hours from Arklow Harbour to its twinned town of Aberystwyth. To raise funds for the experience, which builds confidence, teamwork, resilience, and leadership, participants have set a goal of collecting €1,200 before the end of July, with all donations made via their fundraising page entered into a raffle with spot prizes donated by local supporters. Having spearheaded the initiative, councillor Peir Leonard has appealed to the public to support the once-in-a-lifetime trip via donations or by contributing raffle prizes. 'The young people involved, who will sail the ship under the guidance of the great team at Sail Training Ireland, are holding a raffle with some great prizes,' she said. 'If anyone has any unused gifts or vouchers that they would like to donate to the raffle, please get in touch.' To help fund the trip, visit or scan the QR code on Cllr Leonard's Facebook page.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
12 youths to experience sailing voyage first-hand from Wicklow to Wales
Funded through County Wicklow Partnership, Arklow Municipal District and SSE Renewables, the 'Celtic Tide' voyage is due to depart from Arklow Harbour on August 5, and returns on August 9. Expressions of interest were circulated to post-primary schools, Youthreach, local youth services and through the school completion programme, inviting young people aged between 14 and 17 years to indicate their interest so for the first time young people from Arklow can participate in the experience. Cllr Peir Leonard said: 'This is a first for Arklow. The 'Celtic Tide' voyage aims to foster personal development; leadership skills; promote cultural exchange and international understanding; encourage environmental stewardship and an appreciation of the marine environment. 'The 12 young people aged between 14-17 years, selected to participate in this unique experience will learn about the impact of human activity on the oceans, and how to preserve and protect our coastal ecosystems. 'This hands-on experience will inspire a lifelong passion for ocean conservation and encourage participants to advocate for sustainable practices in their communities. I'm especially grateful to key people involved in the planning and delivery of 'Celtic Tide' including Fiona Creedon, County Wicklow youth officer, Jennifer Maher from Co. Wicklow Partnership and Sindy Offer from Sail Training Ireland.' Sail Training Ireland will facilitate the planning and operational elements of the voyage. Jennifer Maher, who works in social inclusion and community activation at County Wicklow Partnership, added: stated: 'This offers young people an opportunity to engage in structured, inclusive activities that promote personal growth, informal learning, and skills development. By participating, they can enhance their educational outcomes and explore pathways to further education and employment, aligning with SICAP's mission to empower individuals and foster social inclusion.' Community engagement manager on SSE's Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 offshore project Deirdre Keogh commented: 'SSE Renewables is delighted to come on board as a key contributing sponsor of the upcoming 'Celtic Tide' youth sail training voyage. "The sponsorship request matched several of our key funding criteria including projects that are engaged in enjoying or preserving the marine environment and its local heritage, youth skills' development, sustainability learning, and social inclusion.'
