KCYS
Youth Information
KCYS Youth Information provides a free, confidential information service to young people (12-25) and those who work with them on a wide range of subjects including careers, education, employment matters, rights and entitlements, leisure, sport, travel and European opportunities. Youth Information is a KCYS managed service funded under the Department of Education and Youth (DEY) through Kerry Education & Training Board (KETB).
In line with our European Counterparts, ERYICA: European Youth information and Counselling Agency and Youth Work Ireland we provide information to young people which is Independent, Accessible, Inclusive, Needs Based, Empowering, Participative, Ethical, Professional and Proactive. Click HERE to view the charter. The service is flexible and works around the needs of the young people and the adults who work with them.
Our Youth Information Centres are based in Killarney & Tralee. You can contact staff here
Youth Information Chat Link
Through the online Youth Information Chat Service (YIChat), young people can access an online chat service, connecting with trained Youth Information Staff on Mon – Fri, between 4pm – 8pm and leave offline messages outside of these hours.
Youth Information Youth Survey
We want to hear what’s important to YOU! This is your chance to shape future youth events, resources & programmes for young people through Youth Information in KCYS! This survey is open for young people living in Co. Kerry and Northwest Cork and are between 12 – 25 years of age.
Take 5 minutes to share your thoughts & enter the optional prize draw for a JBL portable speaker or an Instax Mini camera!
Closing date: 28th February 2026
Draw date: 6th March 2026
