Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
All the fun of Limerick’s Sporting and Celebrity Fashion show in support of Limerick Youth Service
All the fun of Limerick’s Sporting and Celebrity Fashion show in support of Limerick Youth Service
Some of Limerick’s most well-known folks about town and sporting personalities are all coming together to put on some rather spiffy glad rags from some of Limerick’s finest purveyors of fashion, raise funds for Limerick Youth Service AND have a bit of a laugh while they’re at it! One celeb, who shall remain nameless, has demonstrated his predilection for stripping down to his jocks and socks on his previous modelling jaunts!
All of the happy fundraisers are being put through their paces by one of Limerick’s most well-known model agents, Hilary Thompson. Hilary says that while there may be some diamonds in the rough among her group of talented modelling novices she is sure that her own models will be able to keep them all on the straight and narrow – and most importantly – on the runway!
Michelle McMahon of Spin South West, winner of the recent Limerick Youth Service fundraiser ‘Limerick Does Strictly Come Dancing’, is among the group along with Noel (Buddha) Healy of Munster and Shannon FRC, Labour TD Jan O’Sullivan and Brian Murray, Limerick Hurling. All are generously giving up their time to help support the work of Limerick Youth Service.
Well-known local actor and director - and now celeb model - Myles Breen recently visited Limerick Youth Service to see the work undertaken there for himself. ‘I’m so impressed,’ he says. ‘Like many, I know the Service from simply passing by from time to time but it’s only when you come through the doors that you really get a true impression of what the Service does. It’s a hive of activity between all the learners who are taking part in the various projects, the students in their classrooms and the youth workers flying around meeting young people from all the various youth clubs throughout the city and county. I am really glad to be helping support such a wonderful local resource for the young people of Limerick.’
The clothes for this fashion event of the season are being supplied by a range of shops from Limerick city and county – and from Charleville, Co Cork and include Isobels, Bella Sola, Imasa, Amee’s, Butterscotch, In Vogue, Sinead’s, Katey Jane’s, Gretta Gibbs, Sedudza, Pamela Scott’s, Helene Modes, Tony Connolly’s and Jack & Jones with shoes by Shoe Flair and hair by Niall Colgan Hairdressing.
Limerick Sporting and Celebrity Fashion Show will take place in The Sin Bin at Clohessy’s on Thursday October 8th 2009.
Catherine Kelly Director of Limerick Youth Service said, ‘I am so grateful to everyone who has given generously of their time to get this show on the road! At Limerick Youth Service, we work with over 3,000 young people through our education and vocational training programmes, community based youth projects, youth cafés and support of over 40 volunteer-led youth clubs throughout the city and county. In these straitened times we have had our funding dramatically reduced, and have a number of projects due to run out of funding altogether so we have to ask the generous people of Limerick to help us.’
Organiser Dave Dineen said, ‘As a proud Limerick man and with two young boys of my own I am determined that Limerick Youth Service will continue to be able to provide the vital services and programmes for the young people of Limerick. Not wishing to use a hackneyed phrase but nothing says it better than our young people are our future. If we don’t invest in them then what kind of a community will we have in years to come? It’s all about Limerick people supporting Limerick. Every penny will stay in Limerick and there’s every possibility we’ll have a lot of fun along the way!’
Tickets cost €20 and are available at Limerick Youth Service on Glentworth Street and at the Specsavers stores in Cruises Street and the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Some of Limerick’s most well-known folks about town and sporting personalities are all coming together to put on some rather spiffy glad rags from some of Limerick’s finest purveyors of fashion, raise funds for Limerick Youth Service AND have a bit of a laugh while they’re at it! One celeb, who shall remain nameless, has demonstrated his predilection for stripping down to his jocks and socks on his previous modelling jaunts!
All of the happy fundraisers are being put through their paces by one of Limerick’s most well-known model agents, Hilary Thompson. Hilary says that while there may be some diamonds in the rough among her group of talented modelling novices she is sure that her own models will be able to keep them all on the straight and narrow – and most importantly – on the runway!
Michelle McMahon of Spin South West, winner of the recent Limerick Youth Service fundraiser ‘Limerick Does Strictly Come Dancing’, is among the group along with Noel (Buddha) Healy of Munster and Shannon FRC, Labour TD Jan O’Sullivan and Brian Murray, Limerick Hurling. All are generously giving up their time to help support the work of Limerick Youth Service.
Well-known local actor and director - and now celeb model - Myles Breen recently visited Limerick Youth Service to see the work undertaken there for himself. ‘I’m so impressed,’ he says. ‘Like many, I know the Service from simply passing by from time to time but it’s only when you come through the doors that you really get a true impression of what the Service does. It’s a hive of activity between all the learners who are taking part in the various projects, the students in their classrooms and the youth workers flying around meeting young people from all the various youth clubs throughout the city and county. I am really glad to be helping support such a wonderful local resource for the young people of Limerick.’
The clothes for this fashion event of the season are being supplied by a range of shops from Limerick city and county – and from Charleville, Co Cork and include Isobels, Bella Sola, Imasa, Amee’s, Butterscotch, In Vogue, Sinead’s, Katey Jane’s, Gretta Gibbs, Sedudza, Pamela Scott’s, Helene Modes, Tony Connolly’s and Jack & Jones with shoes by Shoe Flair and hair by Niall Colgan Hairdressing.
Limerick Sporting and Celebrity Fashion Show will take place in The Sin Bin at Clohessy’s on Thursday October 8th 2009.
Catherine Kelly Director of Limerick Youth Service said, ‘I am so grateful to everyone who has given generously of their time to get this show on the road! At Limerick Youth Service, we work with over 3,000 young people through our education and vocational training programmes, community based youth projects, youth cafés and support of over 40 volunteer-led youth clubs throughout the city and county. In these straitened times we have had our funding dramatically reduced, and have a number of projects due to run out of funding altogether so we have to ask the generous people of Limerick to help us.’
Organiser Dave Dineen said, ‘As a proud Limerick man and with two young boys of my own I am determined that Limerick Youth Service will continue to be able to provide the vital services and programmes for the young people of Limerick. Not wishing to use a hackneyed phrase but nothing says it better than our young people are our future. If we don’t invest in them then what kind of a community will we have in years to come? It’s all about Limerick people supporting Limerick. Every penny will stay in Limerick and there’s every possibility we’ll have a lot of fun along the way!’
Tickets cost €20 and are available at Limerick Youth Service on Glentworth Street and at the Specsavers stores in Cruises Street and the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
St Saviour’s Youth club reopens
St Saviour’s Youth club reopens this Wednesday September 23rd. The club based in the CIE Club is for young people aged 10-15 years of age and is open to young people from the parish. Contact Damian Landy at Limerick Youth Service for more information 061 412 444
Rathkeale girls group climb Carantouhill
Rathkeale girls group completed their sponsored walk up Carantouhill on Friday 18th September. It was a 7 hour trek and 11 girls (aged 12-15) participated.
They collected €270 and all proceeds went to support the Rathkeale youth project summer programmes for 2009.
They collected €270 and all proceeds went to support the Rathkeale youth project summer programmes for 2009.
Youthfest 09 - 26th September; The Peoples Park - reminder
Youthfest 09 - Youth through the generations
Venue: The People's Park, Limerick City
Date: This Saturday, 26th September, 2pm - 5pm
Venue: The People's Park, Limerick City
Date: This Saturday, 26th September, 2pm - 5pm
- Bands
- Dancers
- Sports
- Bouncing Castle
- Radio broadcast
- DJ's
- Sports
Friday, September 18, 2009
Youth Club Mini-region meetings
A West Limerick Youth Club Mini-Region Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 29th September 2009, at 7.30pm, in Rathkeale House Hotel.
An East Limerick Youth Club Mini-Region Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30th September 2009, at 7.30pm, in Bruff Community Café, Main Street, Bruff, Co. Limerick.
An East Limerick Youth Club Mini-Region Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30th September 2009, at 7.30pm, in Bruff Community Café, Main Street, Bruff, Co. Limerick.
In the current climate it is important that leaders of youth clubs take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas, information and resources. The meeting will also introduce new procedures in the affiliation and volunteer processes. The Club Year Calendar will also be finalised. Therefore, it is expected that each Youth Club has an attendee at this meeting.
If you have any queries you can contact Damien McMahon or your local support worker. Looking forward to seeing you on the night.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Northside Youth Café news
Summer 09’ is over but what a blast!!!!!
The North Side Youth Cafe are happy to report they had an eventful summer which included extended open hours, loads of activities and brilliant workshops. 30 young people on average attended the Youth Cafe on a daily basis during the 3 month period of the summer holidays. Activities included Soccer workshops, Intro to Break Dancing, Art Gallery trip, fishing trip, Girls Beauty Day, Sex Ed workshops ran by Red Ribbon, a group attended a week camp ran by LIT, 2 full weeks of Carpentry/Arts programme and a day trip to Trabolgan. Including the above activities the cafe opened for “Drop In” sessions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
The North Side Youth Cafe continues to swing into gear and many exciting opportunities have been organised to kick off in October and will run for the rest of 2009.
Most importantly the “DROP IN” SESSIONS have been extended to the following times:
We are always looking for volunteers so if you have some free time and would like to help out please contact us.
If you have any questions regarding the above information or you would like further details please contact Stacey on 0871216312 or 061 329615
The North Side Youth Cafe are happy to report they had an eventful summer which included extended open hours, loads of activities and brilliant workshops. 30 young people on average attended the Youth Cafe on a daily basis during the 3 month period of the summer holidays. Activities included Soccer workshops, Intro to Break Dancing, Art Gallery trip, fishing trip, Girls Beauty Day, Sex Ed workshops ran by Red Ribbon, a group attended a week camp ran by LIT, 2 full weeks of Carpentry/Arts programme and a day trip to Trabolgan. Including the above activities the cafe opened for “Drop In” sessions Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
The North Side Youth Cafe continues to swing into gear and many exciting opportunities have been organised to kick off in October and will run for the rest of 2009.
Most importantly the “DROP IN” SESSIONS have been extended to the following times:
- Wednesday: 4 – 8pm
- Thursday: 4 – 8pm
- Friday: 4 – 8pm
- Saturday: 3 – 6pm
We are always looking for volunteers so if you have some free time and would like to help out please contact us.
If you have any questions regarding the above information or you would like further details please contact Stacey on 0871216312 or 061 329615
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Youthfest 09 - 26th September; The Peoples Park - update
Limerick Youth Service is hosting Limerick’s first ever Youth Fest on Saturday 26th September in the People’s Park. A drug and alcohol-free event, it has been organised by many of the young people who attend Lava Java’s Youth Café at Limerick Youth Service, along with various other projects there. It is supported by AIB’s Better Ireland Programme and the Mid West Regional Drugs Taskforce. Other supporting partners include Limerick City Council which provided the venue and Limerick City Sports Partnership which is overseeing the sporting component of the day.
One of the organisers, Tanya O’Sullivan, youth worker with Limerick Youth Service says, ‘The Youth Fest came about because so many young people felt that there simply wasn’t an event that they could go to locally where they could get together and have some fun. Many are too young to go to the bigger festivals like the Electric Picnic and Oxegen so Limerick Youth Fest is aimed specifically at 13 to 19 year olds. It will provide all the fun of these big occasions but will be drug and alcohol-free.’
The event will run from 2.00pm to 6.00pm and will feature a number of local bands performing throughout the day. There will also be lots of workshops including drumming, Tai Chi, art and crafts and a good old fashioned sports day that will include favourites such as sack and three legged races.
It will be an event to remember as we celebrate with the theme “Youth through the Generations” with a number of tents that will display all kinds of memorabilia from the ‘70s through to the present day. Limerick’s Animal Welfare and Amnesty International will have a presence at Youth Fest. A bouncy castle and sumo suits will provide some opportunities for fun. There will alos be dance workshops, DJs showcasing their talents along with local radio broadcasts. The highlight of the event will be an attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest egg and spoon race over 100 metres!
Admission to participation in the day’s activities is free and everyone between the ages of 13 and 19 is welcome! The aim of the organisers is to make this an annual event that will grow to takes its place in the calendar of festivals.
For more information please contact Tania O’Sullivan on 061 412 444.
One of the organisers, Tanya O’Sullivan, youth worker with Limerick Youth Service says, ‘The Youth Fest came about because so many young people felt that there simply wasn’t an event that they could go to locally where they could get together and have some fun. Many are too young to go to the bigger festivals like the Electric Picnic and Oxegen so Limerick Youth Fest is aimed specifically at 13 to 19 year olds. It will provide all the fun of these big occasions but will be drug and alcohol-free.’
The event will run from 2.00pm to 6.00pm and will feature a number of local bands performing throughout the day. There will also be lots of workshops including drumming, Tai Chi, art and crafts and a good old fashioned sports day that will include favourites such as sack and three legged races.
It will be an event to remember as we celebrate with the theme “Youth through the Generations” with a number of tents that will display all kinds of memorabilia from the ‘70s through to the present day. Limerick’s Animal Welfare and Amnesty International will have a presence at Youth Fest. A bouncy castle and sumo suits will provide some opportunities for fun. There will alos be dance workshops, DJs showcasing their talents along with local radio broadcasts. The highlight of the event will be an attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest egg and spoon race over 100 metres!
Admission to participation in the day’s activities is free and everyone between the ages of 13 and 19 is welcome! The aim of the organisers is to make this an annual event that will grow to takes its place in the calendar of festivals.
For more information please contact Tania O’Sullivan on 061 412 444.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Rainy Day Youth Bank
An innovative scheme for funding that youth club or youth group activity
Find out more at:
http://www.limerickyouthservice.com/index.php?id=36,413,0,0,1,0
Find out more at:
http://www.limerickyouthservice.com/index.php?id=36,413,0,0,1,0
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
LavaJavas Youth cafe
Lava javas Youth Cafe is reopen on Saturdays, 2-6pm
Come in and have a look, LavaJavas is open to all young people aged 14-19 in Limerick
Come in and have a look, LavaJavas is open to all young people aged 14-19 in Limerick
Youthfest 09 - 26th September; The Peoples Park
Youthfest 09 - Youth through the generations
Venue: The People's Park, Limerick City
Date: Saturday 26th September, 2pm - 5pm
Venue: The People's Park, Limerick City
Date: Saturday 26th September, 2pm - 5pm
- Bands
- Dancers
- Sports
- Bouncing Castle
- Radio broadcast
- DJ's
- Sports
- World Record attempt - Fastest Egg & spoon Race!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Back Open after the Summer break
Limerick Youth Service Community Training Centre is back open after it's Summer break, look forward to seeing you visit soon!
Fashion Show Fundraiser
Limerick Sporting & Celebrity Fashion Show
In association with
Hilary Thompson Model Agency
at The Sin Bin @ Clohessy's Bar
In support of the work of Limerick Youth Service
Thursday 8th October 7.30 doors open
Cheese and wine reception
Prizes galore
Tickets €20
Celebrities
Olivia O’Sullivan, Limerick Post
Laura Ryan, Limerick Coordination Office
Carrie O’Donnell, Limerick Youth Service Youth Worker
Jan O’ Sullivan, Labour TD
Michelle McMahon, Spin South West
Joanne Lewis, Limerick’s Live 95fm
Lisa Marie Smith, Clohessy’s and The Sin Bin
Orla McLoughlin, Labour Party
Mike Prendergast, Munster and Young Munster RFC
Myles Breen, Comedian
Paul Neville, Garryowen RFC
Dr Stephen Lucey, Limerick GAA Hurling Team
Glen McLoughlin, White House Bar
Noel (Budha) Healy, ex Munster and Shannon RFC
Brian Dobson, Garryowen RFC
Niall Moran, Limerick Hurling Team
Brian Murray, Limerick Hurling Team
Clothes, Shoes & Hair
Isobels, Adare
Bella Sola, Newcastle West & Charleville
Imasa, Limerick
Amee’s, Limerick
Butterscotch, Charleville
In Vogue, Limerick
Sinead’s, Annacotty
Katey Jane’s, Castletroy
Gretta Gibbs, Limerick
Sedudza, Limerick
Pamela Scott’s, Crescent Shopping Centre
Helene Mode’s, Limerick
Tony Connolly’s, Limerick
Jack & Jones, Limerick
Shoe Flair, Limerick
Hair by Niall Colgan Hairdressing
In association with
Hilary Thompson Model Agency
at The Sin Bin @ Clohessy's Bar
In support of the work of Limerick Youth Service
Thursday 8th October 7.30 doors open
Cheese and wine reception
Prizes galore
Tickets €20
Celebrities
Olivia O’Sullivan, Limerick Post
Laura Ryan, Limerick Coordination Office
Carrie O’Donnell, Limerick Youth Service Youth Worker
Jan O’ Sullivan, Labour TD
Michelle McMahon, Spin South West
Joanne Lewis, Limerick’s Live 95fm
Lisa Marie Smith, Clohessy’s and The Sin Bin
Orla McLoughlin, Labour Party
Mike Prendergast, Munster and Young Munster RFC
Myles Breen, Comedian
Paul Neville, Garryowen RFC
Dr Stephen Lucey, Limerick GAA Hurling Team
Glen McLoughlin, White House Bar
Noel (Budha) Healy, ex Munster and Shannon RFC
Brian Dobson, Garryowen RFC
Niall Moran, Limerick Hurling Team
Brian Murray, Limerick Hurling Team
Clothes, Shoes & Hair
Isobels, Adare
Bella Sola, Newcastle West & Charleville
Imasa, Limerick
Amee’s, Limerick
Butterscotch, Charleville
In Vogue, Limerick
Sinead’s, Annacotty
Katey Jane’s, Castletroy
Gretta Gibbs, Limerick
Sedudza, Limerick
Pamela Scott’s, Crescent Shopping Centre
Helene Mode’s, Limerick
Tony Connolly’s, Limerick
Jack & Jones, Limerick
Shoe Flair, Limerick
Hair by Niall Colgan Hairdressing
Golf Classic Fundraiser
We really need your support to enable us to qualify as one of the beneficiaries of the J.P. McManus Golf Pro-Am. To achieve this we are organising our own Golf Classic which will take place at Limerick Golf Club on Wednesday September 9th and Thursday September 10th.
Every player who takes part in the Limerick Youth Service Golf Classic will be given the J.P. McManus Invitational Pro-Am cap, which grants entry to the 2010 event (retail value €50). The top two teams will qualify to play in the Grand Qualifier event in May 2010.
Prizes for 3rd & 4th teams, nearest to pin and longest drive.
Format:
• Team of three, Stableford score
• Best score to count at each hole
• Handicap limits – Men 18, Women 24
Every player who takes part in the Limerick Youth Service Golf Classic will be given the J.P. McManus Invitational Pro-Am cap, which grants entry to the 2010 event (retail value €50). The top two teams will qualify to play in the Grand Qualifier event in May 2010.
Prizes for 3rd & 4th teams, nearest to pin and longest drive.
Format:
• Team of three, Stableford score
• Best score to count at each hole
• Handicap limits – Men 18, Women 24
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