YMCA Ireland

13/06/2026

YMCA Ireland National executive meeting in person today in YMCA West Dublin . John Peacock, David Backhouse Andrea Massey Spence updated the group on the developments across the island. It was great for our wellbeing to meet in person

12/06/2026

On Monday we had our PAKT Conference with all our West Dublin & Cork YMCA staff and volunteers. We had an amazing time learning from each other and seeing the growing impact in all of our centres.
Thanks to everyone for joining!

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation on a new draft policy setting out a strategic direction for youth services for children and young-people aged 4 to 25.

The consultation on the new draft policy is open from 10 June 2026 to 25 September 2026

🔗 Find out more and have your say: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-launches-consultation-new-direction-youth-services

10/06/2026

Statement regarding recent events, June 2026.

06/06/2026

Happy YMCA Founders Day – Creating inclusive communities since 1844.

Founded in London in 1844, the YMCA has grown to reach over 65 million people a year across 120 countries, as the oldest and one of the largest youth organisations in the world.

And we’re still growing... helping young people, their families and communities flourish.

05/06/2026

Stronger together: building momentum for voluntary youth work with backing from the NI Children’s Commissioner

This wasn’t just another meeting. Following two years of focused, sector‑led engagement, the Voluntary Sector Co‑ordinating Committee, hosted by NICVA, met with the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People to reflect on key findings and shape what comes next for voluntary youth work.

The message was clear: the sector needs stronger connections, shared infrastructure and a more collective voice.

Importantly, this direction of travel has the support of the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People - reinforcing that this work is grounded in listening to young people and strengthening what supports them.

Now it’s about turning evidence, insight and shared ambition into action.

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mryrnnes

YouthAction Northern Ireland PlayBoard NI YMCA Ireland NI Youth Forum The Bytes Project Youth Initiatives Youth Work Alliance The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland

05/06/2026

At YMCA Ireland, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, valued and that they belong. We believe stronger communities are inclusive communities.

We are proud to create spaces where LGBTQIA+ young people can feel safe, supported and welcomed.

Our commitment to inclusion is rooted in our values of welcome, opportunity, wellbeing and peace and justice and in our belief that stronger communities are built when everyone feels respected and supported.

During pride, and every day of the year, we are committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ Young people and communities across Ireland.

Here’s to celebrating love, diversity, inclusion and belonging today and every day!

04/06/2026

🏊‍♀️ WE'RE HIRING | Swim Academy Development Officer 🏊‍♂️

Greenhill YMCA is looking for a passionate and motivated individual to lead the development and growth of our Swim Academy programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of swimming provision at one of Northern Ireland's leading outdoor and youth development centres, working with children, young people and families in our local community.

📍 Location: Greenhill YMCA, Newcastle, Co. Down
📅 Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026
For an application pack or to find out more, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Join us in creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow and thrive through sport, wellbeing and community.