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Youth Work Ireland have developed a guidance document which will assist Youth Work Ireland Member Youth Services to plan and provide services according to the 5 Levels set out in the National Framework for Living with Covid 19. This document will also be of use to stakeholders and partners in understanding what has informed the service … Read more

Press Release Youth Work Ireland Sept 21, 2022 “Budget 2022 must address post Covid needs of young people who bore most of the brunt of the crisis, says Leading Youth Organisation In its pre-budget submission today Youth Work Ireland has pointed out that as with the previous recession all research has shown young people have … Read more

Limited Tickets on Sale Now for this All Ages Youth Music Festival Tickets available here Youth Work Ireland’s Irish Youth Music Awards (IYMAs) is excited to announce the return of its online all ages national event on Saturday September 18th. This event will offer young creatives and musicians from across the country access to some of … Read more

DesYign Introductory Workshop – Participatory Co-Design of Services with Young People Date: Wednesday August 11th, 2pm – 3pm Venue: Online – Register here>> This workshop is for all Youth Work Ireland Youth Information and youth work staff with the purpose of: Introducing the Desyign toolkit Learning about the experience of Youth Work Ireland staff in using the toolkit. … Read more

Youth Work Ireland Midlands (YWIM) are planning a roadshow for September and October 2021 to reinvigorate youth clubs in Westmeath, Offaly and Roscommon. The title is of the event is “Get Back Clubbing – Join a Youth Club! The idea of the event is to invite the public to come and see what youth clubs … Read more

Detached Youth Support Project Thanks to support from Léargas and Erasmus+, the Detached Youth Support Project, an Erasmus+ KA2 Youth project coordinated by Youth Work Ireland, has been able to address the social and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people in Europe, focusing on those most socially excluded. The project has completed … Read more

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – STEPPING UP CO.CLARE – SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT BACKGROUND The Clare Children and Young People’s Services Committee is committed to supporting young people in Clare to be active citizens and encourages ways agencies and local communities support young people to do this at a local level. According to an Ipsos MRBI statistics commissioned … Read more

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