Kerry Community Youth Service
KCYS
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) is a Youth Work Organisation founded in 1971. In fact KCYS is the leading Youth Work Organisation in the South West of Ireland covering the Diocese of Kerry. This includes the entire county of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and the North West Cork region of Duhallow.
In November 2024, we changed our name from Kerry Diocesan Youth Service to Kerry Community Youth Service. Anything posted prior to this date remains unaltered.Â
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Lead Change. Support Families. Make a Lasting Impact
Are you ready to lead a vital service that makes a real difference to vulnerable families? Join Our Team at KCYS!  KCYS (Kerry Community Youth Service), is seeking a dynamic and experienced Family Support Services Manager to lead the strategic and operational...
Minister Niall Collins visits KCYS Youth Diversion Project in Kerry
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) was pleased to welcome Minister Niall Collins to its Youth Diversion Project in Kerry on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The visit gave the Minister an opportunity to meet staff and hear directly about the work of the Kerry Youth...
An Opportunity to Make a Difference: KCYS Welcomes New Board Members
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) Board is expanding to recruit new non-Executive Directors  ABOUT KCYS: This is an exciting time to join KCYS, and to guide and steward our further strategic development over the coming years. In 2026 this will include contributing...
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This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme
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