Concern Debates

Concern’s flagship schools activity. Debating global development issues in Irish secondary schools since 1984!

[Largy College Official @LargyOfficial]

Huge congratulations to our @ConcernDebates 2026 team, who have progressed to the All-Ireland Quarter Finals. Wishing the team all the very best of luck for their debate against St Joseph's, Lucan, on 19th March. Largy abú! #bród

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

From over 170 students who took part in this year’s Concern Debates programme — we are now down to the final 8! 🎉
Their Quarter Final motion will be: “AI is a force for global good.” 🤖🌍
#ConcernDebates

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

Debaters are currently preparing for Knock-Out Round 3!

The motion is: Global conflict represents the biggest barrier to reducing carbon emissions 🌍🤔

We can't wait to hear your thoughts! 📢

#ConcernDebates #GlobalCitizenship #ClimateAction

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

We're back and Knock-Out Round 1 is about to begin!

The first motion of 2026 is...

"Gen Z has the power to end global poverty"

#ConcernDebates #GlobalCitizenship #GenZ

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

Today marks the start of League Phase 3 of the Concern Debates programme 2025-2026! 🌍💚

'Global commitments to ending world hunger are a load of hot air'

Are promises to “feed the world” genuine commitments — or just empty talk to keep up appearances?
#ConcernDebates

[ASM Debates @ASMDebates]

Great reports back from the @ASM_Limerick debaters attending the @ConcernDebates Student Training Day in Limerick today! A huge thanks to the @concernactive team for sharing their enthusiasm & knowledge! #ASM #DebateIt

[John the Baptist CS @jtbcstweets]

Ty students Kayleigh, Sinéad, Niamh, Ava and Jacob had a great day learning debating skills at the @Concerndebates workshop in The Strand Hotel today. Well done!

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

🎙️ Our Debating Development Podcast is live! 💚

Tune in to hear a range of perspectives on each of our League Phase #ConcernDebates motions

We'll talk proposition, opposition and everything in between!

Available now on Spotify and on our website - don’t miss it!
🔗 Link in bio

[Concern Global Citizenship @concernactive]

Join us on our World Food Day webinar!

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

The Concern Debates Programme 2025/26 is officially underway! 🌍💚

League Phase Motion 1 has landed:
"Disinformation is the biggest threat to peace in 2025."

Fixtures are out, teachers are ready and students are diving into their research. Let the season begin! 🗣️

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

📢REMINDER: The deadline to register for this year's Concern Debates is Friday the 12th of September!

Check out the link in our bio to sign your school up for this year's programme, or check out our website for more information!

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

📢Our registration is now open for 2025-2026! 📢
Check out the link in our bio to sign your school up for this year's programme, or check out our website for more information!🌍💚

[Concern Global Citizenship @concernactive]

Starting Transition Year and looking for meaningful and exciting opportunities? 👩‍🎓📚🌎

Join like-minded students for a powerful week of Global Citizenship at Concern Worldwide in Dublin!

🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio!

#TransitionYear #GlobalCitizenship #SDGs #Activism

[Eimear Cregg @Creggie82]

2/2 life path , now 28 years later I am still involved but as an adjudicator, still enjoying and learning from @ConcernDebates , Let’s have our voices heard, thank you @concern for this meaningful programme #debateit

[Eimear Cregg @Creggie82]

Great day yesterday celebrating 40 years of @ConcernDebates .i never had a talent for Music or sport, in 1997 as a 15year old TY student I first started taking part in @ConcernDebates p. My confidence grew and the skills I learned and knowledge I learned have really shaped my 1/2

[paula galvin @scorpionovasix]

@ConcernDebates 40th great discussions, exhibition and..... cake!

[Concern Worldwide @Concern]

The @laurelhillsec team are this year’s all-island Concern Debates winners after a great contest with @SandfordUnion this evening in Dublin.

Congrats to all students, teachers and parents involved.

[C Ní Chuinn @carlymaryquinn]

@ConcernDebates @laurelhillsec Well done to everyone involved 👏👏👏

[Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ @laurelhillsec]

Wow!

@ConcernDebates All Ireland Champions

[Concern Debates @ConcernDebates]

The motion is ✨DEFEATED ✨

Congrats to @laurelhillsec our 2025 All-island Concern debates winners 👏