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Thread on Activities & Resources for Young People
While the pandemic is having a big effect on young people, there are a variety of resources, activities and supports available
Here are just some of them all in one place
#KeepWell 1/14
1.Photography Resources
Want to get to grips with editing? SnapSeed is a free, simple and powerful app that lets you edit photos on your phone.
Or take a photography class by signing up for one of the free online courses at the MOMA New York
http://mo.ma/3qwPgdr 2/14
Photography ResourcesWant to get to grips with editing? SnapSeed is a free, simple and powerful app that lets you edit photos on your phone.Or take a photography class by signing up for one of the free online courses at the MOMA New York
http://mo.ma/3qwPgdr 2/14
2.Visual Art
App Paper by WeTransfer is a free drawing and sketch app that will bring your ideas to life in all their messy glory!
Exhibitions: You can get a virtual tour and view the whole collection of the @NGIreland online http://bit.ly/3pvFo2x 3/14
Visual ArtApp Paper by WeTransfer is a free drawing and sketch app that will bring your ideas to life in all their messy glory!Exhibitions: You can get a virtual tour and view the whole collection of the @NGIreland online http://bit.ly/3pvFo2x 3/14
2.Visual Art Continued...
There are also still a host of virtual events, exhibitions and classes ongoing at the @CBL_Dublin http://bit.ly/3pwx3LV
@IMMAIreland also continues to host events, activities and video resources online http://bit.ly/3qE3yZV 4/14
Visual Art Continued...There are also still a host of virtual events, exhibitions and classes ongoing at the @CBL_Dublin
http://bit.ly/3pwx3LV @IMMAIreland also continues to host events, activities and video resources online
http://bit.ly/3qE3yZV 4/14
3. 
Reading
BorrowBox is the online app for Irish Libraries, allowing you to join the library, download and borrow ebooks, magazines and more for free! http://bit.ly/3s8TmJ4
Recommended Reads from @KidsBooksIrel can be found here http://bit.ly/3pszv5X 5/14
ReadingBorrowBox is the online app for Irish Libraries, allowing you to join the library, download and borrow ebooks, magazines and more for free! http://bit.ly/3s8TmJ4 Recommended Reads from @KidsBooksIrel can be found here
http://bit.ly/3pszv5X 5/14
3. Reading Continued...
Looking for a great book suggestion based on your age, level and free time availability? Then see http://IrelandReads.ie
The @NLIreland continues to run events, talks and exhibitions http://bit.ly/2ZvJXPL 6/14
Reading Continued...Looking for a great book suggestion based on your age, level and free time availability? Then see
http://IrelandReads.ie The @NLIreland continues to run events, talks and exhibitions
http://bit.ly/2ZvJXPL 6/14
4. 
Creative Writing and Illustration
The Museum of Literature Ireland ( @MoLI_Museum) is running their 'Bright Sparks Creative Bursts' video series focusing on creative writing exercises and illustration http://bit.ly/3u84bwZ 7/14
Creative Writing and IllustrationThe Museum of Literature Ireland ( @MoLI_Museum) is running their 'Bright Sparks Creative Bursts' video series focusing on creative writing exercises and illustration
http://bit.ly/3u84bwZ 7/14
5. 
Film
If you are making your own films at home or on your phone, these software apps are free and can help – as recommended by @yifm
Hitfilm4express http://www.fxhome.com/hitfilm-express#download
OpenShot Video Editor http://www.openshot.org
Lightworks http://www.lwx.com 8/14
FilmIf you are making your own films at home or on your phone, these software apps are free and can help – as recommended by @yifm
Hitfilm4express http://www.fxhome.com/hitfilm-express#downloadOpenShot Video Editor http://www.openshot.org Lightworks http://www.lwx.com 8/14
6.Podcasts
Some podcast recommendations from @nycinews
@WhatsGood_Games: ‘a weekly video games podcast for the nerd-inclined’.
@Mortified: a storytelling series where adults share the embarrassing things they created as kids – diaries, letters, lyrics and more. 9/14
PodcastsSome podcast recommendations from @nycinews
@WhatsGood_Games: ‘a weekly video games podcast for the nerd-inclined’. @Mortified: a storytelling series where adults share the embarrassing things they created as kids – diaries, letters, lyrics and more. 9/14
7. 
Free Courses
Interested in doing a more in-depth free course?
http://Ecollege.ie has courses on adobe programmes, Microsoft Office, computer programming, learning Irish and much, much more 10/14
Free CoursesInterested in doing a more in-depth free course?http://Ecollege.ie has courses on adobe programmes, Microsoft Office, computer programming, learning Irish and much, much more
10/14
8. 
Wellfest Free Activities
Follow @Foroige to see the range of diverse events they are hosting during the next four weeks.
This week there were free songwriting and collaboration workshops, fitness classes and first aid courses on offer
11/14 https://twitter.com/Foroige/status/1361392854082453514
Wellfest Free ActivitiesFollow @Foroige to see the range of diverse events they are hosting during the next four weeks.
This week there were free songwriting and collaboration workshops, fitness classes and first aid courses on offer
11/14 https://twitter.com/Foroige/status/1361392854082453514
9. 
Weekly Culture and Well-being Events Guide
For more great virtual events, the @DeptCulturelRL posts a weekly list of events every Friday on http://gov.ie here http://bit.ly/3k23aC2 12/14
Weekly Culture and Well-being Events GuideFor more great virtual events, the @DeptCulturelRL posts a weekly list of events every Friday on http://gov.ie here
http://bit.ly/3k23aC2 12/14
10. Other Supports
@JigsawYMH support young people’s mental health in Ireland.
@BeLonG_To provides support to LGBTI+ young people in Ireland.
@ISPCCChildline can be contacted online or by texting 50101.
Teenline can be contacted by calling 1800 833 634.
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Other Supports @JigsawYMH support young people’s mental health in Ireland. @BeLonG_To provides support to LGBTI+ young people in Ireland. @ISPCCChildline can be contacted online or by texting 50101.Teenline can be contacted by calling 1800 833 634.13/14
Have we missed some great resources or activities for young people
If so, get in touch and tell us about the resources you know for keeping each other active and connected during this time #KeepWell 14/14
If so, get in touch and tell us about the resources you know for keeping each other active and connected during this time
#KeepWell 14/14
