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County Longford Youth Service’s WYLD LGBTQ+ group have written, designed and produce their information and educational booklet which is being launched in celebration of Pride month. The booklet features incredible art work from the group and advice from the group members on all things LGBTQ. The booklet will be distributed across the county of Longford and is available … Read more

Youth Work Ireland, Belong To and Foróige have joined forces to launch a very special campaign for Pride 2021. The #BringingPrideHome campaign will see almost 1,000 young LGBTI+ people from local youth groups around Ireland receive a Pride Self-Care Pack to keep the spirit of Pride alive while remaining socially distant as the annual Dublin Pride Parade … Read more

Press Release Youth Work Ireland June 22nd 2021 “Street Engagement with Socially Excluded Young People was Critical During Lockdown” according to a report released by a leading youth organisation today. Young people who were vulnerable and at risk of disconnecting from society and supports are now further disadvantaged than before Covid according to a new … Read more

For FDYS’ Pride celebration for 2021, young people came together and came up with ideas and concepts around the themes of Community and Visibility and for the month of June the groups will be taking to the streets of Wexford to raise the Rainbow flag and celebrate Pride. Some of the initiatives have included Raising … Read more

MEP’s to present on Future of Europe Conference to Dublin Teens MEPs Clare Daly and Barry Andrews are to present their views on the Future of Europe Conference which will be launched this Sunday at an event for young people in Dublin 15 tomorrow, Friday. The event, which is part of a European Youth Card … Read more

Youth Work Ireland Week now in its 10th year is a chance for us to celebrate and promote the work local youth services do every week in communities around Ireland. Throughout the week our services will take part in events and activities that promote, evidence and celebrate youth work and young people throughout Youth Work … Read more

Press Release Youth Work Ireland March 31 Leading Youth Organisation to Make the Most of Reopening on April 26th with Outdoor Work Focus Youth Work Ireland will be contributing to the gradual reopening of the country promised by the Government yesterday with its annual “Youth Work Ireland Week” which kicks off on April 26th and … Read more

Press Release Youth Work Ireland April 15, 2021 “Youth Justice Strategy Continues in the Right Direction” says Leading Youth Organisation The principles and values expressed by the new Youth Justice Strategy published today clearly mark a potential transition in thinking in terms of how the justice system treats some of the most vulnerable, at-risk young … Read more

Press Release Youth Work Ireland 19 April, 2021 “Apprenticeship Plan Welcome, New Occupations and New Routes Need to be Prioritised for Young People” Says Leading Youth Organisation Youth Work Ireland has welcomed the announcement of a new plan for Apprenticeships from Minister Simon Harris. The organisation, whose members deliver several employment projects for disadvantaged young … Read more

Date: Wednesday 31st March 2021 Time: 1pm – 2.30pm Venue: Zoom Register in advance for this meeting here>> ABOUT THIS EVENT This event will be the third lunchtime learning event organised by Youth Work Ireland. The aim of these events is to create a space where practitioners can share their work and support each other … Read more