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Ballymun Youthreach was delighted to welcome Dublin star Philly McMahon to present our twelve successful FETAC graduates with their full level 4 certs. Congratulations to the twelve students: Aisling Johnson, Erica Farrell, Michael Rickard, Ryan Whittaker, Kim O’Leary, Liam Neeson, … Continue reading →

Congratulations to all the students of Ballymun Youthreach who exhibited in the annual CDETB SCC Art Competition 2014. The exhibition and awards ceremony was held in the Dublin Civic Offices ,Wood Quay. The exhibition was opened by CDETB CEO Jacinta … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the Beauty Class of Ballymun Youthreach on winning their category in the Novice section of the Style It 2014 Competition in Colaiste Dhulaigh. The theme was Avant Garde and from this the students chose a Futuristic theme. Make-up … Continue reading →

It was with great sadness that Ballymun Youthreach recently bid a sad farewell to two of its staff. Teresa Broderick left her post of Resource Person recently after seven years of dedicated service. Teresa taught food and nutrition and consumer … Continue reading →

On a trip to Portmarnock Beach, Ballymun Youthreach bumped into Irish football stars Seamus Coleman and James McClean in the local shop. The footballers posed for a photo with the lads before we wished them well for their upcoming World … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach was delighted to be the host for the launch of Ballymun ‘Wake Up, Take Up’ Week this week. The iniative was attended by our own students, students from Trinity Comp and assorted guests from the area including ex … Continue reading →

The students and staff of Ballymun Youthreach were delighted to be part of a speaking tour which brought three of the most eminent church figures from Palestine to Ireland to discuss the deteriorating situation of the Christian community in the … Continue reading →

Pictured below are Group C on an outdoor excursion to Crone Forest. The group from left to right is Glen Maloney, Lee Chalkey, Liam Neeson, Dean Fuller, Ryan Whittaker, Sean Meehan, Michael Dean. Front Row: Lionel Duffy, Natalie Farrell, Natasha … Continue reading →

Maryam Carpenter, an ex-student of Ballymun Youthreach will shortly head to the U.S. on a soccer coaching scholarship. The 28 year old will be involved in coaching an academy of recreational teams at U4 – U8 level and competitive sides … Continue reading →

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 →