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NEWS & Events
Garden Makeover Project
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting initiative where young people from two different projects within KDYS are coming together to transform our garden space into a beautiful haven of wellbeing! 🌱✨ This collaborative effort aims to create a sanctuary where both young...
Cróige FAR & Defib
The Croige team recently completed a First Aid Responder Training, where we gained a wealth of knowledge! Here are some key takeaways we’re excited to share with you: 🚑🩹 👷 Safety First: When providing first aid, always remember to assess the environment and ensure...
Cróige Beach Exercise
At Croíge, we love getting out with the young people we work with and immersing ourselves in nature. A trip to the beach can not only be fun—it can also be therapeutic! Here’s why the beach is such an effective stress reliever: 🔊Sound of Waves: The rhythmic sound of...
Annual KDYS Garda Soccer Blitz in Castleisland
The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland’s AFC Georgie O’ Callaghan Pitch, Castleisland on Thursday 18th of July. The event was a great success with record breaking...
Budget 2025 – Youth Work
In advance of the Budget, Berni Smyth, CEO of KDYS outlines the need for increased investment in youth work and the priorities identified specifically for the young people and youth services in Kerry. Youth Work Ireland have produced this handy leaflet. Please use...
KDYS is recruiting an additional FOUR new Non-Executive Directors and are seeking a suitable person to take on the role of Chairperson
Our Board is expanding to recruit 5 new non-Executive Directors ABOUT KDYS: Founded in 1971, KDYS is a voluntary youth work organisation providing a range of programmes and services to young people and communities across the entire county of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula...
Transfer Programme
KDYS Youth Information delivers a ‘KDYS Transfer Programme’ to 6th class students across Kerry. The programme aims to support young people in their transition into secondary school. KDYS have been delivering the KDYS Transfer Programmes to schools across the county...
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...
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...