Bádóireacht is a unique boat building and rowing service for young people (ages 14 – 18). It has been running successfully since 2002 with an average of 130 young people participating each year. Young people have an opportunity to learn to row currachs, sail and to build their own boats and woodcraft.
In 2008 we added the 38ft Bantry longboat, “Fionnbarra” – Bantry Bay Longboat, to our fleet. Through this project we foster and develop personal and social development.
In 2014 Bádóireacht became a nominating body for Sail Training Ireland. Each year since then several Bádóireacht participants have joined sail training voyages on numerous vessels.
In 2017 we were able to expand our reach and launched our first integration rowing programme involving young migrants – funded by Communities Integration Fund. Bádóireacht also began to work with young people in direct provision accommodation. That summer Bádóireacht held its inaugural Summer camp which has subsequently expanded to include Easter break.
We were very proud to be award winners of the EU Sport award from the European Commission for Sports Inclusion. Bádóireacht is also a member of the newly established Outdoor Therapeutic Activity Providers Network.
Through Bádóireacht we foster and develop personal and social development. Teamwork and responsibility are integral to what we do. We work with Youth Development Projects, Probation Services, Justice projects, Foróige, Direct Provision and Cork Migrant community and many more youth projects.
Click on the links below to learn more about our different programmes.