Limerick Youth Service prepares to celebrate milestone anniversary
A BIG day is on the way for Limerick Youth Service as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Mayor of the city and county of Limerick, Cllr Francis Foley, will launch the celebrations, discussing the future for the vital organisation which has connected young people for generations.
At an event this Wednesday, Mayor Foley will also highlight some of the Limerick Youth Service's exciting plans including the launch of its new strategic plan and an app for youth club volunteers which is set to get going in March.
Limerick Youth Service is keen to hear from its alumni on the day, with people who were members of its youth clubs, Community Training Centre or youth cafes asked to share their experiences of their time with the youth organisation.
Established in 1973, when the late Sr. Joan Bowles and a group of visionaries opened a youth space in Rutland Street, Limerick, the service, now located on Lower Glentworth Street in the city centre.
Over the past half century, it has supported young people in reaching their full potential. Since its inauguration, over 1.2 million young people have been a part of Limerick Youth Service through youth clubs, training courses, advocacy campaigns, just to start.