Schedule and Outputs
November 2011
- Launch Web Applications 1st October
January 2012
- 31st January Applications Close
April 2012
- Proposed applicants will be reviewed by Panels from the Friends of Saint Patrick and reviewed by the Saint Patrick Centre.
- Successful Applicants will be notified and specific travel arrangements made.
June 1st - 15th 2012 (this may vary a day or so either way)
- A 14 day programme will be delivered from 1st June – 15th June 2012 Accommodation will be provided in the heart of Saint Patrick’s Country at shared en-suite accommodation at the edge of the Irish Sea in Dundrum, Co Down. During this time the Young Ambassadors will work through their respective projects with bespoke mentoring made available. They will experience the culture of both traditions, be briefed by political parties, visit cultural sites and experience the cross community and reconciliation work being done by the Saint Patrick Centre and other organisations.
- Completion of Individual Projects and Assessment.
August 2012
- Involvement in Irish Fair, Minnesota, Irish Fest La Crosse and Milwaukee Irish Fest
September 2012
- Involvement in Pittsburgh Irish Festival and Irish Classic, Bethlehem Penn.
Winter 2012 / Spring 2013
- On-going involvement with Friends Groups
Outputs
It would be hoped that the output of the Program would be :
• A broader appreciation of Northern Ireland, its diverse communities and particularly a greater general understanding of the language and culture of the Province and of the shared heritage.
• continued association with the cultural agencies through the Friends of Saint Patrick Chapters.
• delivery of this message to schools and colleges in North America.
• Representation at events either as speakers talking about their experience or facilitating and volunteering for representatives of the Agencies who may come themselves.
• Provision of a number of written projects for press or other interested organisations which illustrate the visit, its benefits and how greater understanding was achieved
