Category Archives: News and Events

It was with great sadness that the students and staff of Ballymun Youthreach said goodbye to computer teacher Anne Finegan after seven years. Anne was a wonderful asset to the centre and will be greatly missed by everyone. We all … Continue reading →

The summer project for Ballymun YR kicked off this week (June 2011) with trips paintballing, bowling and to the zoo. Next weeks trips include Causey Farm, horse-riding and rock climbing before the students break up for a well-deserved rest for … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach chalked up two wins in succession this week in two home matches against opposing Youthreach centres. Victory number one came in emphatic fashion as the team romped to an 11-1 victory against Ballyfermot Youthreach. The team was 1. … Continue reading →

On the 28th May 2011 six students and two teachers from Ballymun Youthreach took part in a European Youth in Action exchange programme. The other countries involved in the exchange were from England and Bulgaria. The exchange took place in … Continue reading →

Congratulations to our three new mothers in the centre. Jenny Byrne, Danielle Tyrell and Nicola Kiernan all had new babies recently. Jenny’s new baby boy is called Killian, Danielle’s is called Kaylum and Nicola had a baby girl called Katie. … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Sophie Doyle who recently won the Dermalogica Student of the year 2011. Sophie who is currently studying beauty and sales in Marino College won the award for her knowledge of skin care and products. Sophie completed her FETAC … Continue reading →

Ballymun Youthreach entered two teams in the recent FAI sponsored Blanchardstown Respect Cup with the A team finishing up eventual winners. The A team won four and drew one of their five matches on the way to the trophy. The … Continue reading →

On the 20th April fine dining came to Ballymun Youthreach with our annual fundraisng dinner. Around 60 guests from the local community and beyond came to enjoy a three course meal cooked by Teresa, Sinead and the students. The meal … Continue reading →

As part of the ongoing Amnesty International Human Rights Education programme, Voice Our Concern (VOC), the students exhibited their artwork in the offices of Amnesty International Ireland.The exhibition ran from 23rd March – 6th April. Dona Harper, Ryan Whittaker, Mary … Continue reading →