Youth Work Ireland Addresses Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth

On Wednesday 12 November, Dr Patrick J. Burke, CEO of Youth Work Ireland, addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth as part of its discussions on the implementation of the National Youth Strategy 2024–2028: Opportunities for Youth. In his opening remarks, Dr Burke welcomed the publication of the new Strategy and its recognition … Read more

Get Creative This Christmas with Nollaig 2025!

Youth Work Ireland is excited to launch Nollaig 2025, our annual Christmas Card Design Competition for young people across Ireland! If you’re between 5 and 18 years old and part of a Youth Work Ireland Local Youth Service, this is your chance to show off your artistic skills and spread some festive joy. What’s It … Read more

Proud Spaces – Neuro Affirmative Spaces in Youth Work Practitioner Training

Proud Spaces: Building Neuro-Affirmative Support for LGBT+ Young People In September, 60 youth workers came together in Dublin for a ground-breaking training on how to better support LGBTI+ neurodiverse young people. The training, Proud Spaces – Neuro Affirmative LGBT+ Spaces in Youth Work, explored how youth services can create safe, inclusive environments where every young … Read more

Promoting our Practice – Youth Work Ireland’s National Gathering 2025

Promoting Our Practice: Youth Work Ireland National Gathering 2025 On Monday, September 22nd, and Tuesday, September 23rd, 60 youth workers from across Youth Work Ireland’s membership gathered in Dublin for a special Community of Practice Residential. This two-day event created a dynamic space for connection, reflection, and learning as youth workers explored the realities and … Read more

Youth Work for All: Advancing Inclusive Integration Across Europe

Advancing Inclusive Integration Youth Work Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of Youth Work for All: Advancing Inclusive Integration, a new European project funded by Erasmus+ and supported by our national agency, Leargas. In partnership with Mudem (Turkey), CDCD (Romania), KHF (Hungary), Youth Work Ireland Galway, and ERYICA, this initiative aims to strengthen inclusion … Read more

How Youth Work Ireland Is Driving Change Through the Youth Work for All Campaign

At Youth Work Ireland, we believe youth work is about much more than helping young people overcome challenges, it’s about supporting them to understand the world around them, question inequality, and take action to create change. That belief sits at the heart of our Youth Work for All campaign, which champions inclusive, equitable, and empowering … Read more

The Fun Fix: Fresh Ideas to Liven Up Your Youth Club Nights

Youth Work Ireland’s Fun Fix Activity Pack is a bright, practical, and playful toolkit designed to make running youth club sessions easier, more engaging, and, above all, more fun. The pack is full of easy-to-use ideas that help young people connect, laugh, and express themselves without the stress of complicated preparation or expensive resources. It’s designed … Read more

Youth Work Ireland Launch a Brilliant New Summer Programmes Pack

Dive into Youth Work Ireland’s Summer Fun Pack 2025 Youth Work Ireland has just released their 2025 Summer Pack, a vibrant resource designed to spark creativity, build relationships, and promote fun for young people across Ireland this summer. This new resource has been developed with direct input from local youth services and young people themselves, ensuring … Read more