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Fun Things to do in Kerry
Check out all the exciting activities to take part in all within Kerry. Regardless if it is sunny or raining we have an option for you!
‘Green Beans’ Project
In Spring 2023 the Listowel Tidy Towns committee approached KDYS youth worker, Edel, looking for help with picking up litter around our town. Young people who attend the KDYS Listowel Youth Café weekly were asked if they would like to help and a group, The Green...
Exciting Opportunities available in our new Integration Team!!
We have some great opportunities available in our new Integration Team!! The KDYS Integration Team is a new team within KDYS which will focus on delivering services and supports for young people and families with International Protection status including those with...
2024 KDYS Strategic Planning Day!
Our dedicated team gathered at the Killarney Centre for a Strategic Planning day. Together, we delved into our 6 strategic goals for 2023-2026. Our incredible senior managers and board members took charge, each focusing on a specific goal. They shared insights, and...
Comhairle Na Nóg is inviting new members to join the group
WHAT IS COMHAIRLE NA NÓG? Comhairle na nÓg are youth councils which are based in 31 local authority areas in the country. They give young people and children the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies that affect them. Our members...
Invitation to Tender: Review of KDYS Family Support Services
KDYS is commissioning a review of the services we provide to families within the Diocese of Kerry. Please share the invitation below with anyone in your network who might be interested in conducting this important pice of research which will assist us in measuring...
StudioStar Podcast Launch!
On Sunday 10 December 2023, International Human Rights Day, the Council of Europe's Quality Label Centres launched the StudioStar podcast series. The KDYS EurOg European Quality Label Youth Centre Killarney hosted an event in house which enabled young people from...
KDYS Pre-Budget submission meeting with Pa Daly TD
KDYS pre-budget submission meet with Pa Daly TD Berni Smyth, the Chief Executive Officer of KDYS, and Linda Kearin, the Coordinator of KDYS YDP, recently met with Pa Daly TD from Sinn Féin. They discussed the KDYS pre-budget submission, which comprehensively outlines...
KDYS Strategy Plan Meeting
KDYS Strategy Plan Meeting: Reflecting on a Productive Gathering On the 29th of September, KDYS (Kerry Diocesan Youth Service) staff & Board of Management gathered together as a team to share expertise, connect with each other & delve into the organisation's...
KDYS Killorglin are starting a group for 5th and 6th class students!
KDYS Killorglin are starting a group for 5th and 6th class students on Wednesday evenings from 5.30 pm- 7.00pm in the KDYS in Killorglin.These classes are beginning today the the 13th of September and will run up until Halloween.If you would like to know more please...