Limerick Band Storms Charts – Pesky Kids Featuring 'Animal Beats' Secures No. 13 in the Charts

Limerick band Animal Beats has secured No. 13 in the compilation album charts released today, “Pesky Kids” the compilation CD from the Irish Youth Music Awards has gone straight in to the top twenty on it’s first week of release. The Irish Youth Music Awards which are run by Youth Work Ireland and Garageland provide a space for hundreds of young bands from all around Ireland to rehearse, perform and record in their own community culminating in the annual awards ceremony which took pace this year in April at The Village in Dublin.

“This result shows the level of interest in this highly innovative youth project. All around Ireland now there is a space and a place for young people with a passion for music to come together and engage with each other with the prospect of taking part in a national awards process. The CD contains rock bands, rappers, solo artists and many more from all backgrounds and all walks of life. I think its an enormous achievement for a bunch of 12 to 18 year olds to have secured such a high chart placing, it’s a tribute to the quality of the acts and the hard work they put in” said Michael Mc Loughlin from Youth Work Ireland

“Anybody following the huge interest and take up of the Irish Youth Music Awards will not be surprised at this result. Local communities have responded with great enthusiasm to this project and have gotten behind their local acts. The young people involved have learnt a huge amount about music and the music industry but more importantly about teamwork and how they and their peers can make a difference. We are now starting in to the third year of the Irish Youth Music Awards with great confidence following this chart topping display” said Dermot Lambert, Director of The Irish Youth Music Awards

P-T Youth work vacancy

Part-Time Youth Worker (fixed term contract)

Applicants must have:

• Relevant third level qualification in Youth & Community Work or related field
• Minimum of two years experience of working with young people in a range of non-formal settings.
• Proven track record in the design, implementation and evaluation of developmental programmes to address the needs of young people
• Ability to engage with community, voluntary and statutory groups.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• The successful candidate will be required to work various shifts including evening, night and weekend work.

For a full job description and an application form interested candidates should contact:
HR Department
Limerick Youth Service,
Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick.
Tel: (061) 412444 / Fax: (061) 412795
e-mail: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.com

Completed application forms can be returned by email or fax. Closing date for all applications will be Friday 6th November 2009

Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity
(A panel may be formed from this recruitment process.)
Garda vetting will apply

Youthfest photos!

View pictures from the recent Youthfest 09 in the Peoples Park

Download the Pesky Kids Album via itunes!

Statement on Ballyloughran Centre

Limerick Youth Service has carried a financial loss in operations in the Ballyloughran Centre over the past number of years and cannot afford to continue to do so in the present economic climate. The Ballyloughran Centre, part of Limerick Youth Service, examined a number of options in an attempt to secure its future. Regrettably, given the financial losses incurred on a sustained basis, it has been decided to close the Centre. The date of closure has yet to be finalised. In implementing this difficult decision, management, in discharging its statutory obligations, have contacted employee representatives with a view to entering into collective consultation over the coming weeks on how best to wind down operations. This decision was not taken lightly and Limerick Youth Service empathise with the collective disappointment of staff, users of the Ballyloughran facilities and the wider community. Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented financial pressures experienced in the recent past, the decision could not be averted and it is hoped that an orderly wind-down of operations can be achieved.

The Centre is not for sale and there are no agreements with any other party for its immediate use. Limerick Youth Service greatly appreciates the support and loyalty of the people of North Kerry over the years and assure you of our commitment to the future of Ballyloughran in a more favourable economic climate.

South-side youth workers coffee morning

South-side youth workers coffee morning

If your working with young people 10-21 on the south-side of Limerick
and feel networking with other groups is important.

Come along at 11am Wednesday the 14th in Fulflex

Galvone Ind est

Contact
Jack O'Leary
0879069073

Youth Clubs Calendar 2009-10

The Clubs Calendar is now online, check out the Youth Clubs page on Limerickyouthservice.com to download it.

http://www.limerickyouthservice.com/index.php?id=40,368,0,0,1,0

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Current Vacancies with Limerick Youth Service

Southside Youth Space is a new dedicated youth space located on Galvone Road in the Southside of Limerick City. It caters for young people primarily between the ages of 10 – 21 years. Operating under the auspices of Limerick Youth Service and in conjunction with the Limerick Regeneration Agency, applications are now invited for the following positions:

Senior Office Administrator (35 hours)
Provision of administrative support to the centre manager and various committees.
• 3 years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Full proficiency in the use of MS office and competency in all aspects of office administration.
Buildings Supervisor x 2 (35 hours)
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the premises in compliance with Health & Safety Standards.
• Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a similar supervisory role. Ability to work with young people.
Caretaker/Security Guard (17.5 hours)
Monitoring activities inside and outside the premises as well as general maintenance.
• Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a similar role.
Cleaner (17.5 hours)
Duties to include general upkeep of all areas in the centre.
• At least 1 year’s previous experience in a similar role desirable.

The above positions are funded under the Community Services Programme and the Limerick Regeneration Agency.

For a full job description of any of the above roles and an application form interested candidates should contact:
HR Department
Limerick Youth Service,
Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick.
Tel: (061) 412444 / Fax: (061) 412795
e-mail: sineadn@limerickyouthservice.com

Completed application forms can be returned by email or fax. Closing date for all applications will be Monday 19th October 2009
Limerick Youth Service is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity
A panel may be formed from this recruitment process
Applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting

‘HEALTH OF THE NATION’ TV Series visits LYS

LIMERICK CLINIC 15TH OCTOBER 2009

Dr Mark Hamilton from RTÉ’s ‘How Long Will You Live?’ returns to your screen, this time for the brand new TV series
‘HEALTH OF THE NATION’

Dr Mark Hamilton and Dr Nina Byrnes will be taking a mobile clinic around the country and inviting members of the public to drop in for a diagnosis. They will be tackling general ailments, worries and concerns and you are welcome to visit the clinic with any medical issue.

The doctors will also be looking at more specific conditions and illnesses. The
focus in Limerick will be on DIGESTIVE DISORDERS. If you feel that you suffer from a form of this and would like to feature in the programme please contact the ‘Health of the Nation’ team (see details below).

The Limerick Clinic will be held at the Limerick City Youth Service Building, Glentworth Street, Limerick on Thursday 15th October 2009. The clinic opening times are 11am to 7pm. Pre booked appointments are available.

For an application form please contact the HEALTH OF THE NATION team at Waddell Media on:

Tel: 04890 427646
Tel: 00 44 2890 427646
E-mail: info@waddellmedia.com

CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!

Opening of The Southside Youth Space and Café - Volunteer Night Tonight

Opening of The Southside Youth Space and Café November 2009, Limerick.

The Southside Youth Space presents an opportunity for young people aged between 10 - 21 to engage in programmes such as the creative arts, sports and a number of other educational pursuits. These programmes will be offered with the support of various service providers on the Southside of the City. We are now calling on Volunteers from all over Limerick to lend us their expertise and support in delivering these programmes.

If you have the time and energy to commit at least two hours per week with skills in any of the following areas we would urge you to attend our open evening on:

Date: Wednesday 7th October 2009
Place: Galvone Industrial Estate (Former Fulflex building)
Time: 7pm / 9pm.

Arts
Music (instrument voice)
Multimedia (see programme outline below)
Drama
Dance
IT (News letter development)
Craft
Woodwork
Cooking
Peer support


The evening will be a great opportunity to explore some of the volunteering possibilities, gain an insight into what we aim to provide to the young people of Limerick City and surrounding communities and also to develop a sense of the space.

If you are unable to attend you can email me at: jackol@limerickyouthservice.com or alternatively phone 087 9069073 and I can arrange a suitable time to meet with you to discuss the aforementioned programmes.


Jack O’Leary
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Jack O Leary
Coordinator South Side Youth Café

Fashion Show

Reminder-LYS Fashion show this Thursday 8pm SinBin Clohessy's Bar Howley's Quay, Tickets €20