Youth Work, Killarney
KDYS Youth Centre, Killarney
Fairhill, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 6631748
Fax: 064 6636770
Email:
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Website: www.kdys.ie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kdys71
The KDYS Youth Centre, Killarney
is a multi-purpose building which houses a variety of Youth Work Projects including Special Projects for Youth, Youth Information Service, Youth Clubs, Drug & Alcohol Support, Youthreach and Youth Diversion Project
On average approximately 700 people attend the spacious and well-equipped Youth Centre each week
The Centre offers a wide range of activities to a wide range of age groups with something to suit all ages and interests
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Children & Families
Music Group Art Classes Stage School Irish Dancing Seasonal Workshops – Halloween Hoot, Crafty Winter Workshop,
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Youth Groups Drop In Cafés Band Room Hire Band Project Circus School Dance Classes Chess Club Graffiti Project Film Appreciation Workshops Chess Set Making Workshops RAP Music Project Youth Empowerment Training
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Youth Clubs
Millstreet Mini Region Shannonside Mini Region Sliabh Luachra Mini Region St. Brendan’s Mini Region Southwest Mini Region Mid Kerry Mini Region West Kerry Mini Region Kenmare Mini Region |
Specialised Projects
Garda Youth Diversion Project - BAPADE Community Drugs Project Full-time Education Project - Youthreach |
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Adults & Seniors
Volunteer Training Concerned Parents Group Active Retired Group Weight Management Group Yoga Classes Dance Classes Pilates Classes Tai Chi Classes Fitness Classes |
Youth Information Centre Hall and Room Hire Community Trainings Support Groups Meetings MS Ireland Advocacy for People with Disabilities Active Retired Meetings Legion of Mary Meetings Community Music Group |
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YOUTH WORK
KDYS Band Project
The Band Project provides an opportunity to musically minded Young People to develop their musical skills and also provides a place for them to express themselves and increase their talents.
The Band Project meets every week in the KDYS Youth Centre on Thursdays from 6pm – 7.30pm
For more information please contact:
Caroline at the KDYS Youth Centre on 064 6631748 or facebook www.facebook.com/kdys71
Fully Equipped Rehearsal Space for Members
A rehearsal space can be booked and equipment is available to practice with.
Practice space rental is €7 per hour for young people.
Rehearsal times have to be booked in advance by members.
Band Performances
Band and Acoustic Nights are organised every term where local bands and guest bands
from other music projects showcase their musical talents
in front of an audience of adoring fans.
KDYS Chess Club
The Chess Club provides an opportunity to Young People to develop logical thinking and problem solving skills,
improve concentration, focus and memory, heightens self-esteem,
develops the ability to foresee future consequences and
most importantly offers hours of free fun for enthusiasts.
The Chess Club meets every week in the KDYS Youth Centre on Wednesdays from 7pm – 8pm
For more information please contact:
Caroline at the KDYS Youth Centre on 064 6631748 or facebook www.facebook.com/kdys71
KDYS Youth Café - Drop In
The KDYS Youth Café offers Young People a safe, alcohol-free place where they can meet friends, have fun and take part in a wide range of activities.
The Youth Café offers special events throughout the year with a ‘Drop In’ taking place every week
Wednesdays 3pm – 6pm
Thursdays 4pm – 6pm
Fridays 4pm – 10pm
For more information please contact:
Caroline or Bev at the KDYS Youth Centre on 064 6631748 or
facebook www.facebook.com/kdys71
KDYS Circus Skills Project
The KDYS Circus Skills Project offers Young People the opportunity to learn and develop circus skills such as - juggling, spinning plates, diablo and devil sticks.
You can also try mini stilts, unicycle and pedal pushers - with the assistance of our facilitators of course !!!
The emphasis of this project is most definitely on fun !!
Did you know that Juggling reduces stress, improves co-ordination, performance and ability to multi-task
- all while you're having fun !
The Project has become so popular that local organisations e.g. Irish Open, Killarney Looking Good Street Party, are requesting the KDYS Circus Group to entertain the public at these events.
The Circus Project meet every week in the KDYS Youth Centre on
Mondays from 6.00pm – 7.30pm
For more information please contact:
Caroline at the KDYS Youth Centre on 064 6631748 or facebook www.facebook.com/kdys71
KDYS Film Project
The Film Project offers Young People the opportunity to partake in the production of short films.
The Film Project meet every week in the KDYS Youth Centre on Fridays from 3pm to 5.30pm
For more information please contact:
Caroline at the KDYS Youth Centre on 064 6631748 or facebook www.facebook.com/kdys71
KDYS Graffiti Project
The Graffiti Project offers Young People the opportunity to have a greater understanding of the culture that is graffiti and a chance for them to express their creativity through this medium.
The Graffiti Project meet for specific projects in the KDYS Youth Centre once a term and the next Project will begin in August
For more information please contact:
Caroline at the KDYS Youth Centre on 064 6631748 or facebook www.facebook.com/kdys71
