NEWS & Events

KDYS Youth Information delivers a ‘KDYS Transfer Programme’ to 6th class students across Kerry.  The programme aims to support young people in their transition into secondary school. KDYS have been delivering the KDYS Transfer Programmes to schools across the county...

In Spring 2023 the Listowel Tidy Towns committee approached KDYS youth worker, Edel, looking for help with picking up litter around our town. Young people who attend the KDYS Listowel Youth Café weekly were asked if they would like to help and a group, The Green...

Our dedicated team gathered at the Killarney Centre for a Strategic Planning day. Together, we delved into our 6 strategic goals for 2023-2026. Our incredible senior managers and board members took charge, each focusing on a specific goal. They shared insights, and...

WHAT IS COMHAIRLE NA NÓG? Comhairle na nÓg are youth councils which are based in 31 local authority areas in the country. They give young people and children the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies that affect them. Our members...

KDYS is commissioning a review of the services we provide to families within the Diocese of Kerry. Please share the invitation below with anyone in your network who might be interested in conducting this important pice of research which will assist us in measuring...

On Sunday 10 December 2023, International Human Rights Day, the Council of Europe's Quality Label Centres launched the StudioStar podcast series. The KDYS EurOg European Quality Label Youth Centre Killarney hosted an event in house which enabled young people from...

KDYS pre-budget submission meet with Pa Daly TD Berni Smyth, the Chief Executive Officer of KDYS, and Linda Kearin, the Coordinator of KDYS YDP, recently met with Pa Daly TD from Sinn Féin. They discussed the KDYS pre-budget submission, which comprehensively outlines...

KDYS Strategy Plan Meeting: Reflecting on a Productive Gathering On the 29th of September, KDYS (Kerry Diocesan Youth Service) staff & Board of Management gathered together as a team to share expertise, connect with each other & delve into the organisation's...

KDYS Killorglin are starting a group for 5th and 6th class students on Wednesday evenings from 5.30 pm- 7.00pm in the KDYS in Killorglin.These classes are beginning today the the 13th of September and will run up until Halloween.If you would like to know more please...