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Child Talks 2026 Application Form

Child Talks is an event celebrating World Children's Day where children tell a story or share an experience that really matters to them. Child Talks takes place before a live audience and is streamed to schools across Ireland.

Child Talks 2026 takes place at The Helix, Dublin on World Children’s Day, Friday, 20th November

Applications for speakers for Child Talks 2026 are now closed

Have you something to say about growing up in Ireland today? Or is there something you would like to change about life in Ireland?
The young people selected will take to the Helix stage in front of up to 1,000 people in November

What issues matter to you?
Mental health.. AI.. phone bans.. school pressure.. disability issues.. the Irish language – nothing is off the table. This is your chance to be heard.

Look back at Child Talks 2025 here

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Child Talks 2026 Application Form

Applications for speakers for Child Talks 2026 are now closed

Have you something to say about growing up in Ireland today? Or is there something you would like to change about life in Ireland? The young people selected will take to the Helix stage in front of up to 1,000 people in November

What issues matter to you? Mental health.. AI.. phone bans.. school pressure.. disability issues.. the Irish language – nothing is off the table. This is your chance to be heard.

Have you something to say about growing up in Ireland today? Or is there something you would like to change about life in Ireland?
The young people selected will take to the Helix stage in front of up to 1,000 people in November

What issues matter to you?
Mental health.. AI.. phone bans.. school pressure.. disability issues.. the Irish language – nothing is off the table. This is your chance to be heard.