My EU Life Competition 2010

My EU Life Competition 2010

Winning poster submitting by Aisling Ni Chonchuir, Pobal Scoil, Dingle. My EU Life Competition was targeted at second level schools in the area and it is one of the events sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs "Communicating Europe Initiative".

Your passenger rights within the EU

The European Parliament and the Council have given their signature to an EU Regulation that will enabvle passengers travelling by sea and by inland waterways to enjoy the same rights wherever they travel in the EU. Among these rights is the right to information or compensation in the case of delay or cancellation of a journey.

In addition, the new rules also offer people with disability or reduced mobility protection travelling over water. The new Regulation will complement existing rights for air and rail passengers.

Charlemagne Youth Prize 2011- Irish entries sought

An EU-wide competition offering €10,000 in prize money to young people involved in cross-border multi-cultural projects has launched its annual call-out submissions. The 2011 European Charlemagne Youth Prize will be awarded next Spring to the project that best promotes co-operation and mutual understanding between young EU citizens. Organisers are hoping for a surge in Irish entrants this year, following on from last year's contest by an Irish man who scooped second prize. This year's contest is open to Irish people aged between 16 and 30 and suggested projects eligible for consideration include the organisation of youth events, cultural exchanges or internet projects with a European dimension. An Irish jury will select a national winner next March, and then an international panel will judge entries from each Member State at a ceremony in Germany in May. Top prize is €5,000, second prize is €3,000 and third prize is €2,000. The deadline for applications is 23rd January 2011, and entry forms are available at www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu

Source: Magee, J. Eurolink South, November 12, 2010

Closing date for "My EU Life" Competition for TY students

The closing date for receipt of entries from the six secondary schools participating in "My EU Life" competition is 5 pm on Thursday 11th November 2010. The designated schoools for this pilot project were visited during the month of October when full details of the competition were given. We look forward to receiving  as many entries as possible and to the announcement of the winning submissions at a ceremony at ITT on December 1st. For any additional information relating to this competition, please contact Ms. Lucy Kelly by email Lucy.Kelly@ittralee.ie or by phone (066) 7191867.