Ireland still has a young population but the future is bleak for those leaving school or college with youth unemployment at almost 30%. Many young people are opting to continue their education or to emigrate as job opportunities are limited due to the on-going recession.
Picture taken at graduation day at our local college, Dundalk Institute of Technology. The college attracts overseas students, mostly from China, anxious to learn English, as well as students from thoughout the north east region.