Youth Information Co. Galway

Youth Information Co. Galway County Galway Youth Information Service provides access to information and resources for young people in Galway County.

We provide access to a wide variety of information and services at our Ballinasloe Centre including:
• Drop in Service Tues/Wed/Friday: 12noon to 5.30pm,
Thursday: 2pm to 7.00pm Late Opening!,

• Student Travel Cards
• Driver Theory Test Practice
• Free Internet Access
• A friendly space
• Confidential Support
• Printing and Co

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• Transition Year Work Experience
• CV Preparation
• Interview Preparation
• Information Seminars
• Training Workshops

We also provide a number of quality Youth Outreach services including:
• School Visits – Maintaining information notice boards, Seminars etc
• Youth Club Visits
• Discussion Groups/Talks
• Summer Programmes (Day & Evening Activities)
• Information Evenings
• European Youth Work
• Eurodesk
• Parents Information Workshops
• Facilitating Workshops By Request
• ‘Get Lippy’ Youth Democracy Group
• Youth Information Advisory Group
• Teen Between Support Service

Here at Youth Information Galway we do many things to support and empower young people. Here's a quick rundown of all th...
16/06/2026

Here at Youth Information Galway we do many things to support and empower young people. Here's a quick rundown of all the services we provide

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We support young people (12-24 year olds). Our services are designed to help you make informed choices and access opportunities that matter to you."

A blue background with a picture covering the right hand side and the following text on the left side; "Our Services ~Group Workshops – Join sessions on topics like digital safety, peer mentoring, human rights, and more‍. ~~Digital Youth Work – Connect with us online through our website, social media, and Youth Information Chat. ~Outreach Services – We come to you! Look out for us in schools, youth centres, and local events."

A blue background with a picture covering the left side and the following text on the right side; "Our Services ~European Opportunities – Learn about travel, volunteering, and study options through Eurodesk and ERYICA. ~1:1 Support – Talk to a Youth Information Worker about anything from education and employment to mental health and relationships."

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~Job-seeking and Employment Skills – CV building, job applications, and interview preparation.
~Understanding rights and entitlements.
~Accommodation and tenancy issues.
~European Mobility opportunities for travel, employment and learning.
~Managing personal issues such as friendships and relationships, family, finance and mental wellbeing.
~Education and training opportunities

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15/06/2026

Our YIChat is live & active from 4pm-8pm Monday to Friday!

Have a question? Get the answers to your questions through our Youth Information chat. The YIChat puts you in touch with a qualified Youth Information Officer who can provide you with information and guidance.

If you contact the chat during offline hours your query will be noted, and a youth information officer will get back to you!

Fantastic evening hosting the Ballinasloe & District Pioneer Youth Club - one of our newly affiliated Youth Clubs. We ha...
12/05/2026

Fantastic evening hosting the Ballinasloe & District Pioneer Youth Club - one of our newly affiliated Youth Clubs. We had a great time with pizza and chats both with the young people and their guardians and youth leaders around the possibilities and opportunities available through Youth Info and youth work more broadly!

07/05/2026

Happy world Password day! Here's a few tips to make your passwords more secure...

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a video of someone typing on a laptop with the text "tip 1: Use a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Spaces are also valid characters in a password."

a different video of someone typing on a laptop with text the says "tip 2: Consider using a memorable passphrase like "I make-Tea-at-9:30am". If you are using personal associations for your password (like a childhood memory), combine it with random elements to make it more unique (e.g., "Blue Bicycle Was My 1 Toy".)"

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A video of someone typing on a laptop keyboard with the text "Tip 4: For more on staying safe online visit Cybersafety.ie"

06/05/2026

AI is everywhere – how can parents help kids use it safely and responsibly online?
Check out our parent-friendly guide, created with the ADAPT Centre and the National Parents Council, for practical tips on navigating generative AI safely.
💭 Views of young people and parents
❓ What are the risks and benefits
ℹ Advice and talking points for parents
👉 Learn more: webwise.ie/aiaware

06/05/2026

🎲 Board Game Evening at Ballinasloe Library 🎲

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to spend your evening? Join us for a FREE Board Game Evening at Ballinasloe Library!

🗓 Thursday, May 7th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Ballinasloe Library

This event is open to young adults and adults. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious to try something new, drop in anytime during the session and join the fun!

No booking required just come along and play!

.ie Galway Public Libraries Ballinasloe Life Magazine Galway Youth Information Centre (GYIC) Galway County Public Participation Network

06/05/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
(Session 1)

💻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Friendships are a big part of childhood. Most children will experience ups and downs with friends at some stage — and that’s completely normal.

This 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 looks at how you can support your child to make, maintain and navigate healthy friendships and relationships.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
• Understanding children’s friendships
• Supporting positive social skills
• Encouraging healthy boundaries
• Helping children manage friendship challenges
• Promoting respectful relationships

🗓 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 – 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
(All sessions cover the same content — choose what suits you best)

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HAC7HaKvgQ

This programme is delivered by the National Parents Council and funded by the Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

You’re not on your own. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.
📞 𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟭 𝟴𝟴𝟳 𝟰𝟰𝟳𝟳

If you know another parent who might find this helpful, feel free to share 💙

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Marina Point (opp Shearwater), Ballinasloe
Galway

Telephone

+353876780640

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