The meeting opened with a political update from North Leinster organiser, Darren O’ Rourke, who detailed the current political position of the party across the island, and took questions from activists relating to current and future work within the party This was followed by some lively debate and discussion around matters of interest to Ógra in Leinster in the coming year.
Afterwards, Darren facilitated the election of a new Ógra officer board which will see Ógra through the coming year.
Speaking after the meeting Cúige chair Peadar de Bluit said that he was very happy with the meeting.
“This AGM is a milestone for Ógra in Leinster. Since our first AGM last September, which originally re-constituted the Cúige, Ógra Laighean has seen spectacular growth. We have gone from a small base to a point where we have active members in virtually every area in Leinster. There are now two cumann in Louth, as well as DKIT, acting as a focal point for activists and cumann in Meath and Athlone. While in South Leinster we are active in Kilkenny, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford and Maynooth. In short we are growing rapidly thanks to the concentrated efforts of our activists across the Cúige.”
Leinster Organiser Eugene Garvey added that the new context in which Leinster finds itself provides challenges and opportunities for the Ógra Cúige.
“As yet Ógra are not in a position to facilitate a divide in the Cúige, and I do not foresee that changing in the near to medium future. Ógra has gone very far in the last 14 months and we want to continue to grow. We believe the best way to keep the Cúige intact. I see great things for Leinster in the time ahead and look forward to continuing our work.”
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Well done Leinster on a successful meeting!
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