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Ballymun Youthreach was proud to launch its 1916 commemorative mural recently on the front of its building.                   The day was marked with a wonderful musical performance from the band Laeg complete … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach students and staff recently entered the 1916 commemorative handkerchiefs exhibition in the Civic Centre in Ballymun. The exhibition was organised by Fran McVeigh of the Poppintree Youth Project and invited people to design handkerchiefs on the theme of … Continue reading →

Helen Forristal of the Marie Keating Foundation gave our students an informative talk as part of their current ‘Your Health Your Choice’ campaign. The talk focused on the 5 simple changes we can all make to reduce our cancer risk. … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach again hosted an astonishing array of culinary and artistic delights in March. Ballymun won two prizes – one for our mapping diversity globe and one for our 1916 uniform. Also pictured below are some winning entries.

Ballymun Youthreach celebrated the official National Proclamation Day in accordance with the guidelines issued from the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation in March. Glen Harrington raised the flag on our homemade flagpole, as designed and constructed by Martin. Leanne Kearney then gave an expert reading … Continue reading →

It was with great pleasure that Ballymun Youthreach accepted their invite to be presented with a national flag and copy of the Proclamation in line with our preparations for the celebrations of the anniversary of the Easter Rising. The ceremony … Continue reading →

This years theme for the Style It Competition was Equality and Freedom. Armed with ambition and enthusiasm we gathered together the troops and complied three groups for our Ballymun Youthreach entry.   First on the scene were the Rebelletts. Model and … Continue reading →

As part of our continuous intake of students for the current academic year, Ballymun Youthreach took part in the Trinity Comprehensive open day. If you are interested in a place in our centre drop in for an application form and … Continue reading →

Congratulations to all the students who collected awards at the recent Ballymun Youthreach awards ceremony. Pictured above are six of the eight students to receive full Level 4 QQI awards – Codie Guiltrap, Leona fagan, Natalie Farrell, Lee Chalkey, Adam … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Louise O’Hara, Emma Reynolds, Rachelle Carroll,  Amanda Harper and Jess Cosgrove who are received their Ballymun Youthreach student of the year awards on December 17th. They are pictured here in the Mansion House with current Lord Mayor Críona … Continue reading →