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The author of Great Moments Of Sportsmanship, PR Smith, ran an inspirational Great Sportsmanship workshop for Ballymun Youthreach which was attended by all staff and students during Easter Week 2013. This collection of true two minute stories are now in … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach hosted the annual Easter Youthreach cake and craft fair just before our recent Easter break. The competition saw a wonderful array of talent on display, not least our own ‘Green Shoots’ display from the Art class under supervision … Continue reading →

There was great success for Ballymun Youthreach at the National Stadium as six of our boxers took part in the annual Youthreach boxing programme finals under the guise of Olympic champ Michael Carruth. Ryan Whittaker faced off against Cameron Ashworth … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach invited fifteen senior citizens to a morning of discussion, great food, games and dancing during their recent mid-term break. The intergenerational workshop was organised in tandem with Ballymun Community Law Centre. The morning consisted of fifteen students taking … Continue reading →

Well done to the Beauty Class of 2012 who achieved very high marks in both their Cosmetics Studies exam and Make-Up application exam We all wish them the very best of luck in their future endeavours Aislinn Burke: LA Make-Up … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach headed to Paris for their annual History trip this year on June 18th, 2012. Lionel, Jacqui and Joe were in attendance with twelve students this year; Dona Harper, Liam Neeson, Mary Ann Maughan, Erica Farrell, Michael McDonagh, Katie … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach braved the elements on Wednesday, April 25th to take part in the annual Mun Fun Run. Lionel and Teresa were accompanied by thirteen students who took part in the 3k and 5k run around Ballymun in atrocious weather … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach was delighted to celebrate its 21st anniversary in the company of the President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, Minister of State Roisin Shortall, John Lyons T.D, councillor Paddy Bourke, Jacinta Stewart and Dermot Stokes of CDVEC … Continue reading →

Well done to our four students who attended the Mansions House Youthreach awards ceremony to collect their certificates in December. The awards were hosted by the Lord Mayor. Pictured above and below are Jessica Larkin, Ryan Whittaker, Ellen Maughan and … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach had a hard fought draw with Trinity Comprehensive yesterday in the first competitive match of 2012. The Youthreach who were unbeaten throughout 2011 in their four friendlies went behind twice with Mark Kelly equalising both times, the last … Continue reading →