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Hello! My name is Linda Liis, I am 29 years old and from Estonia. More precisely I am from a small town called Rakvere which has just about 15 000 people. Rakvere is known for its medieval castle dating back to the 5th or 6th century and its huge bull statue right next to the […]
We are delighted to officially welcome Mahmoud Bondin to the team at Good Energies Alliance Ireland as our new Project Coordinator! Mahmoud joins GEAI having relocated to Ireland from Malta with his family in October 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience across human resources, youth work, and social care. Most recently, he worked […]
European Solidarity Corps (ESC): Chloé joins GEAI Demat ! Hello everyone! My name is Chloe. I’m 23 years old, and I’m from Brittany, more specifically from Plouvorn, a small village near Roscoff. Roscoff is well known for its famous Roscoff onions, a local specialty that we are very proud of. I’m curious and always eager […]
HERE WE ARE! We in Good Energies Alliance Ireland are delighted to share exciting news that marks a major milestone in our growth journey. Last year it was obvious that our old website was becoming increasingly difficult to navigate and less intuitive. It no longer met our needs or those of our users. Based on […]
On the 17th of May GEAI organised a Biodiversity walk from Ballinaglera Hall via the Leitrim way to St. Hugh’s Holy Well and the adjacent Sweathouse. The afternoon began with quite a few doubts: the weather forecast promised rain throughout the afternoon, with few sunny spells. So the 2.30 pm meet-up at Hall turned into […]
We are delighted to officially welcome Gaia to the team at Good Energies Alliance Ireland as our new Development Worker! Originally from Italy, Gaia first joined GEAI as a volunteer, bringing creativity, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective to the organisation. During her volunteering experience, she played an important role in shaping the visual identity and […]
This March, GEAI brought Climate Action Days to schools in Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumshanbo, helping students explore the climate crisis in a way that felt practical and fun. The programme unfolded over three sessions: two classroom workshops and a field trip to Tommy Early’s Farm. Along the way, students tackled big topics like fast fashion, food […]
Hello! My name is Gleb, I’m 23 years old, and I come from Ukraine. When I think about what has shaped me the most, the first thing that comes to mind is people — their stories, their struggles, and their incredible ability to keep going even when life feels overwhelming. Understanding this strength has always […]
Hi! My name is Yegor, and I’m from Kyiv, Ukraine. My city is right in the heart of the country — and it’s also the capital. I really love Kyiv because it has a long, beautiful history. I studied graphic design, and I’ve worked in a design studio on big projects. But volunteering is completely […]
Over the past few weeks, we have had the pleasure of welcoming Gustavo, a young volunteer from Brazil, who joined us through an international school exchange programme. Gustavo took part in our office’s activities on Mondays, working alongside the ESC volunteer team and acquiring new practical skills that will be useful for his personal and […]
Good Energies Alliance Ireland is proud to announce that Anna McTiernan has joined our team as a new Director. Anna is no stranger to GEAI. For the past year, she was employed as Part-time Project Coordinator for the organisation, supervising our European Volunteers and successfully co-ordinating the international Youth Participation project that we carried out […]
Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI) is a small environmental NGO based in the village of Ballinaglera in county Leitrim. We have a long history of sending and hosting young volunteers from across Europe, funded by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Programme. ESC volunteers add value, enthusiasm and passion to the organisations that they work with […]