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...
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....
Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Live!
We’ve just released our Spring 2025 newsletter with all the latest updates from YMCA Dublin! 👉 Click here to read it
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...
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...
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...
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 Australia, she’s back - bringing fresh ideas, valuable experiences, and an even...
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...
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...