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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

Introduction to the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme incorporating the National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups: The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. The Scheme, which provides grant aid towards the costs of running clubs/groups, is part-funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery. Funding for … Read more

This Campaign has been developed by the Youth Network For Peace (YNP) Peace IV campaign group and this can be run as an activity for you as a youth leader to do with your group. The purpose of this campaign is to highlight and start a discussion about how we can act locally to support achieving … Read more

Youth Work Ireland and the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) want young people to have a decisive say on the Future of European Union! We’re looking for Youth Activists to mobilise the energy of young people and deliver their messages to European decision makers. Europe is at a turning point: with the EU embarking on … Read more