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Kerry Community Youth Service want to say a big thank you on National Charities Trustee Week
Kerry Community Youth Service want to say a big thank you on National Charities Trustee Week. KCYS would like to thank our amazing Trustees for their time, expertise and commitment. We have just completed a second highly successful round of Board recruitment...
Invitation to tender – Review of Kerry Community Youth Service Intergenerational Programme.
Kerry Community Youth Service (KCYS) is commissioning a review of our South Kerry Intergenerational Programme. This project supports young people to mentor senior citizens in the use of technology. The aims of the project are two-fold: to increase seniors’ confidence...
New Opportunities!!!
We are recruiting!!! KCYS currently have opportunities within Youth Diversion for Youth Justice Practitioners to work with young people, their families, agencies, and the community in the Kerry Division to develop and deliver suitable interventions and supports to...
KCYS Killorglin is Re-Opened
KCYS Killorglin is re-open to welcome all young people. Ready to connect, explore, and grow? Join us for fun games, tasty snacks, and exciting trips! It’s a great chance to make new friends and create unforgettable memories together. Check out the days and times below...
Something Exciting is Coming Soon…
We have some news we cant wait to share shortly 👀🥁 Stay tuned to find out more!!
Garden Makeover Project
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting initiative where young people from two different projects within KDYS are coming together to transform our garden space into a beautiful haven of wellbeing! 🌱✨ This collaborative effort aims to create a sanctuary where both young...
Cróige FAR & Defib
The Croige team recently completed a First Aid Responder Training, where we gained a wealth of knowledge! Here are some key takeaways we’re excited to share with you: 🚑🩹 👷 Safety First: When providing first aid, always remember to assess the environment and ensure...
Cróige Beach Exercise
At Croíge, we love getting out with the young people we work with and immersing ourselves in nature. A trip to the beach can not only be fun—it can also be therapeutic! Here’s why the beach is such an effective stress reliever: 🔊Sound of Waves: The rhythmic sound of...
Annual KDYS Garda Soccer Blitz in Castleisland
The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland’s AFC Georgie O’ Callaghan Pitch, Castleisland on Thursday 18th of July. The event was a great success with record breaking...
Budget 2025 – Youth Work
In advance of the Budget, Berni Smyth, CEO of KDYS outlines the need for increased investment in youth work and the priorities identified specifically for the young people and youth services in Kerry. Youth Work Ireland have produced this handy leaflet. Please use...