We believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, secure and connected communities
About YMCA Dublin
YMCA Dublin is a community-based charity dedicated to supporting young people, individuals, and families across Dublin.
For more than 175 years, we’ve been creating safe spaces, providing essential services, and empowering people to reach their full potential. Through youth and community services and affordable, accessible, high-quality childcare, we bring vital resources to the communities that need them most, helping people thrive and fostering stronger, more sustainable communities.

Youth Services
Our Youth Services in Dublin include a variety of mainstream and targeted youth work initiatives, such as youth clubs, mentoring, education support, and employability programmes, designed to engage and empower young people.

Childcare
YMCA Dublin provides affordable, accessible, high-quality community based early years childcare services and after-school care, for children aged from 6 months to 12 years, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Community Services
We actively support the local community through our Community Hub, offering essential services like comprehensive Family Support, supported housing for those experiencing homelessness, and the Community Employment scheme for long-term unemployed individuals

Fitness Facilities
Our gym and fitness facilities are fully equipped to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. In addition to our state-of-the-art gym, we offer dance studios and an indoor sports hall available for hire. All profits are reinvested into our programmes, supporting young people and families in Dublin’s inner city.
Latest News
Mark Joins YMCA Dublin as Alternative Suspension Coordinator
For young people facing challenges in education, the right support at the right time can be life-changing. That’s what drew Mark to YMCA Dublin’s Alternative Suspension programme. With a background in education and community training, he has worked with young people...
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reflect on the barriers that continue to limit opportunities for many young people. Discrimination is not always overt - it often operates through systems and structures that make it...
Grace Burke returns to lead the next chapter in Youth Work & PlusOne Mentoring at YMCA Dublin
"The moment I saw the PlusOne Support Worker role in 2021, I knew this was where I wanted to work." When Grace first joined YMCA Dublin, she quickly connected with the work, the mission, and the impact the organisation had on young people. After time spent working in...
Opening Times
Monday: 07:30–22:00
Tuesday: 07:30–22:00
Wednesday: 07:30–22:00
Thursday: 07:30–22:00
Friday: 07:30–20:00
Saturday: 09:30-16:30
Sunday: Closed
Phone: (01) 478 2607
Email: info.dublin@ymca-ireland.net
Address:
53 Aungier Street
Dublin 2
D02 CH96