Mia Mullen from Monaghan Town has been selected to take part in the National Youth Council of Ireland's 2026 Local Champions programme.
The programme is a national initiative that supports young people to advocate for youth work and represent the voices of young people in their communities.
Mia, who has been involved with Cavan and Monaghan Rainbow Youth, joins Mullahoran-based Local Champion Aoibhe Beatty who is a returning local champion.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Mia said she is "looking forward to what the future has in store."
The local student outlined the importance of youth work:
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