From Participant to Volunteer: Luke’s Story

From Participant to Volunteer: Luke’s Story

Luke has lived in the same community his entire life. His first experience with YMCA Dublin came through a local youth programme in Kevin Street. At first, it was just after-school support, but before long, he was playing football, joining drop-in sessions, and going on summer camps. YMCA Dublin became more than just somewhere to go - it became...

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Eoghan Khan joins YMCA Fitness as Sports Centre Manager

Eoghan Khan joins YMCA Fitness as Sports Centre Manager

With a national track record in managing sports and fitness centres - and years of voluntary youth work through Scouts - Eoghan brings a strong mix of leadership experience and community spirit to YMCA Dublin. His move into the Sports Centre Manager role reflects not just his skills, but a return to something he’s always been passionate about....

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Affordable Childcare: A Key to Stronger Communities

Affordable Childcare: A Key to Stronger Communities

At YMCA Dublin, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, secure, and connected communities. This extends to families - where affordable childcare is a key pillar of a thriving, supportive environment.  Childcare affordability is a systemic issue with far-reaching economic and social consequences. When...

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Mark Joins YMCA Dublin as Alternative Suspension Coordinator

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 who have disengaged from mainstream education, helping them find new ways to...

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 

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 harder for those from migrant, refugee, and racially diverse backgrounds to access...

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YMCA Dublin is leaving X

YMCA Dublin is leaving X

At YMCA Dublin, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, secure, and connected communities. Guided by our core values—Welcoming, Inclusive, Empowering, Caring, and Responsible—we strive to create spaces that foster respect, inclusivity, and positive engagement. As X continues to move in a direction that no...

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International Mentoring Day

International Mentoring Day

Imagine how much of a difference a trusted adult can make in a young person’s life. At YMCA Dublin, we see this positive impact every day. It’s the foundation of our PlusOne Mentoring Programme. Today, we celebrate the mentors, mentees, and supporters who make this meaningful work possible. Together, we are creating brighter futures for at-risk...

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