What do we do
Programme areas
For further information please click on the links to examine an area of programme that has been developed
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- Youth work
- Youth participation
- Global youth work
- Youth information
- Youth counselling
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- Health promotion
- Schools work
- Drugs education
- Family work
- Sports & fitness
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- Community development
- Community relations
- Volunteer development
- After schools
- Housing support
- Day Care
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- Vocational training
- IT training
- Literacy support
- Independent living skills
- Leadership training
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Latest News
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Goodbye to President Gladys
Gladys Adams stepped down as YMCA Ireland President at our recent AGM after completing her 3 year term. Gladys will continue to be ust as active in the Movement with her commitments to chairing the International Committee, as Trustee at Lisburn YMCA and support worker with Antrim YMCA. At the AGM John Peacock paid tribute to Gladys' work as President and her graceful manner in committee and in all her work for the Movement. He thanked her on behalf of staff. fellow Trustees and the Movement for her incredible commitment and spiritual guidance.
Posted 28 Nov 2011 00:40 by Stephen Turner
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National Assembly Approves New Movement Strategy
At the end of October the National Assembly was held in the Emmaus Centre Swords. Delegates from 14 YMCAs including staff, volunteers, trustees and young people discussed the strategy required for the development of the YMCA movement in Ireland over the next 3 years. A summary strategy was approved after much discussion and this will now be finalised and put into action from 2012 onwards. The National Council strategy will now be devised which will fit with this vision. A copy of the paper is attached below
Posted 28 Nov 2011 00:29 by Stephen Turner
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YMCA welcomes Zambian YMCA visitor
As part of the NYCI Youth Worker Exchange programme, local YMCAs have this week been hosting Darius Musukwa from the Zambian YMCA. Darius is currently involved in the Lusaka street children project which provides a range of services aimed at helping young people get back into the educational system. As part of his visit, Darius will be meeting children, young people, staff and volunteers in a number of local YMCAs. Staff and volunteers from the Irish YMCA movement have been on study visits to the Zambian YMCA over the past number of years.
Posted 22 Nov 2011 06:51 by Ivan mc mahon
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Partnership in Action
One of YMCA Ireland's current strategic objectives is to work in collaborative partnership with other organisations. A tangible example of this has been the partnership with Cork Diocesan Youth Council (CDYC) which saw leaders from that organisation pursue a FETAC Level 5 accredited award in Working with Young People through the YMCA. This course had been developed by YMCA Ireland and had previously been offered to YMCA volunteers. Ten volunteer leaders from across Co Cork were presented with their certificates at a special award ceremony in Bandon.
Posted 7 Sep 2011 06:57 by Ivan mc mahon
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Minister opens YPOD
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has officially opened a new youth facility, called YPOD in Aungier St. YPOD is a joint initiative between City of Dublin YMCA and the neighbouring Carmelite Centre. The facility will allow for the expansion of City of Dublin's youth programmes in the area. The Minister acknowledged the contribution both organisations have made over many years to the local community. In her remarks she also emphasised the importance of collaborative working and sharing of resources between organisations at this difficult time.
Posted 8 Jul 2011 01:27 by Ivan mc mahon
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Finding Your Place Celebrates!
For the past 8 years, Finding your Place leadership programme has been run in the North-West by Donegal YMCA and in the past two years in partnership with L'derry YMCA. Over 300 young people have benefited from the course with over 100 participating in the past two years alone. A good crowd turned out to hear how the course has benefited participants including a representative from the funder IFI/RDC. Finding Your Place arose out of an action research project carried out in Bantry YMCA which while showing the under-representation of young people on the management boards of most community organisations also showed that young people wanted to learn leadership skills through practical action.
Posted 17 Jun 2011 06:04 by Ivan mc mahon
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Portadown YMCA reopens
After an extended period of closure Friday April 15th saw the reopening of the Portadown YMCA building. The building is over 50 years old and with extensive use by the community it had become worn and in need of serious repair. In the autumn the building was closed and operations moved to the local Methodist Church as the electrical wiring and roofing were below standard. These problem were compounded by major frost damage over Christmas. Since then, support from a local Trust and the SELB has allowed all of these problems to be rectified. The volunteers and staff put in a major effort to fix the many minor problems and put new paint on the walls.Friday night was the ...
Posted 18 May 2011 00:58 by Stephen Turner
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Greenhill 2.0 continues to evolve!
Greenhill has now added a range of brand new activity structures to its new building complex. These include: a new climbing tower complete with zip line etca new low level ropes course2 new archery pitsa new bbq areaand a anew climbing wallin addition to this new equipment has been purchased which will add excitement and variety to the existing outdoor activities. So next time you are in Newcastle call in and get Kenny, Ray or Brendan to give you the tour!
Posted 21 Dec 2011 08:39 by Ivan mc mahon
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