15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Board game created by Ursuline College students comes third in national final
Their game, 'Isteach is Amach' impressed judges and other youth attendees alike at the finals event, which took place at The Helix, Dublin on Tuesday, 13 May.
More than 200 students, teachers, and youth workers from across Ireland attended the final showcase, where 29 teams of finalists presented their original board or card games on global justice themes linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).
Winners were chosen by other finalists and the Trócaire judging panel after all those in the competition played and voted on all 29 games.
Now in its seventh year, Trócaire's Game Changers competition, which is supported by Irish Aid, invites young people to explore complex world issues and creatively respond through the medium of play.
Mary Coogan, Trócaire's Development Education Programme Manager, explained:
'Game Changers brings global justice learning to life. The standard this year was outstanding, and we're delighted to celebrate the creativity and passion shown by young people. You could tell all of the young people at the final enjoyed playing 'Isteach is Amach' as did the adults, the game was the only Sligo entry to reach the final, they should be so proud of the work they did to build such an informative game.'
