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Youth Work Ireland Our Generation

April 21st, 2026

The Our Generation project is supported by the European Union’s Peace IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Our Generation is a cross-border, cross-community partnership project which is being delivered through seven regional organisations, namely Action Mental Health, Donegal Youth Service, Co-Operation Ireland, Youth Action NI, Youth Work Ireland, PlayBoard NI and Ulster University, 

Youth Work Ireland OG team will be providing a lot of wonderful opportunities for young people to develop their knowledge around issues such as emotional well-being, sexual health, and leadership through the Be Well Programme, YES Project, and a pilot Social Action Project. We will be delivering across the border counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal.  

 

Leitrim Youth Project (UBU)Youth Work Ireland North Connaught

April 21st, 2026

Leitrim Youth Project is a project of Youth Work Ireland North Connaught , funded by the Department of Children & Youth Affairs. The Project works with and for 7 – 18 year olds across the county in partnership with young people, volunteers and other organisations. We are committed to pioneering and sustaining quality youth work which enables young people to maximise their potential through their voluntary participation,  offering them opportunities for learning, achievement and support.

Main Services provided include:

  •  Support with setting up youth clubs, cafes and projects, policies, insurances, garda vetting, committee training, programme planning etc,.
  • Training: we offer induction, child protection, leadership and skills days.
  • Youth information, administration help, assistance with grant application.
  • Teen Between support service.
  •  Promoting participation in inter-club activities, regional and national programmes and opportunities including games, hikes, discos quizzes.
  • Running Summer Play Schemes –  annual programmes of activities for young people in partnership with communities
  •  Organising exchanges with group in Northern Ireland, England and Europe.
  •  Issue based work in clubs, schools and communities on such topics as drugs, alcohol, challenging behaviour, bullying, mentoring etc.
  •  Development and networking with other agencies.
  •  Health promotion programmes – healthy eating, activity days etc.
  •  Adventure Projects, Drama Projects, Film and DVD Projects, Arts Projects.
  • Secretarial Services
  • Junior leadership training for young people.

     

Youth Work Ireland North Connaught

April 21st, 2026

Youth Work Ireland North Connaught  provides services to young people, parents and all those who work with young people across Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo. Our services include • Youth Club Support and Training •Summer Projects & Camps • Inter-Club Activities • Child Protection Training • Youth Information Service •Disadvantaged Youth Projects • Youth Justice Project • International Exchange Programmes • Intervention Programes for youth at risk •Teen Between Support & Advice •Career Guidance Service • NEET Support • Personal Development and Youth Leadership Training • Community Employment Programme • Health Promotion Programmes and issued based workshops.

Foróige Family Support Project Network Area 2 and Network Area 3.

April 20th, 2026

The Foróige Family Support Project (Network Area 2 and Network Area 3) is an outreach in-home service for families in the South Sligo and South Leitrim Area. The purpose of the project is to provide focused family based support with a community-based approach to build on the strengths and assets within the community to achieve positive outcomes for the young person and their family. It has a multi-agency approach and seeks to present a wraparound Family Support Service that is available to identified families and enables parents from diverse backgrounds to create healthy family relationships that foster safety and well-being at home, in school and in the community.

Employment Response North West

April 7th, 2026

We work with People with any type of disability, long term injury or illness who are interested in finding employment.  We support People with disabilities, illness or injury to find and maintain jobs. Our focus is on People’s abilities, skills and interests, combined with their motivation to find Employment. Individuals are referred through the INTREO Employment Services Officers in the Department of Social Protection.  We match the recruitment needs of Employers with the skills and abilities of Job Seekers with disabilities.

Art Education

November 18th, 2025

The Model, home of The Niland Collection, is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres.  We welcome all people to The Model, regardless of age or ability. The Model is home of the Niland Collection and we offer daily tours of the collection, as well as tours of the contemporary exhibitions.  Integral to all aspects of the Model’s programme is an extensive offering of educational opportunities for children and adults, including the ground breaking Young Model programme.

To book a tour contact 07191 41405 or email info@themodel.ie  The Model’s galleries are open Tuesday – Saturday, 10-5.30pm and Sunday 12 – 5pm (Closed Mondays). 

We are wheelchair accessible with dedicated parking spaces in Connaughton Road Car Park. There are also two spaces at the side of The Model building, which are reached via the driveway of The Model.

Solace Café

August 26th, 2025

The Solace Café is an out of hours mental health support service delivered by Aware in partnership with St. John of God’s Community Mental Health Services and the HSE. 

This café forms part of a wider national initiative to develop and expand hours of mental health support in line with the Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, and the National Model of Care for Crisis Resolution Services. 

Young Parents Support Programme

January 21st, 2025

Young Parents Support Programme- YPSP for short, is a family support service for young people who are pregnant or parenting. Support is available for Mothers and Fathers and extended family members who play an important part in your life. 

The support service is free and confidential.

Once a referral is made to the YPSP a project worker will make contact with you to discuss your needs and concerns. Together a plan can be created to best support you and your child. You can meet the project worker on your own, as a couple, with a member of your family or anyone supporting you. Meetings make take place in your own home, at the YPSP office or wherever you feel comfortable. This work can be carried out on a one to one basis, through activities or by putting you in contact with other sources of support. 

Supports can include

Pre and post natal supports, Health and wellbeing for you and baby, Legal supports and financial supports, Parenting and Relationship Supports, Independent living support, education/training and employment. 

Young Carers – Family Carers Ireland

August 14th, 2024

Family Carers Ireland

Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 500,000+ family carers across the country who care for loved ones such as children or adults with additional needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges or addiction. 

Our vision is an Ireland in which family carers and young carers are properly recognised, supported and empowered. Our mission is to highlight the contribution of family carers to Irish society and to improve the lives of family carers throughout the country. We believe that no one should have to care alone.

Young Carers

Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 whose lives are in some way affected because they provide care, assistance or support to another family member in the home. Young adult carers are recognised as a separate group and are aged between 18 and 24 years.

The person they care for can be a parent, sibling, grandparent or other relative who needs care, support or supervision because of disability, chronic illness, mental health difficulties or problems with drugs or alcohol misuse.

Young carers may undertake practical tasks like:

  • Cooking
  • Housework
  • Shopping
  • Caring for siblings.

 

They may also:

  • Provide personal care such as helping their loved one dress, bathe or use the bathroom;
  • Provide physical support such as using hoists or helping their loved one walk or use the stairs; 
  • Provide emotional support when their loved one gets down or is distressed.

 

Many young carers enjoy caring, they’re proud of who they are and what they do and that they’ve built up a whole range of useful skills.

Sometimes though, young carers say that caring can affect how they feel, how much time they get to spend with friends, or their school work, and that often they need some help.

Many people who care for a loved one do not see themselves as being young carers. They think of themselves as a family member, a brother, a sister, a son, or a daughter and can presume that all families provide this sort of support. As a result, they often don’t realise that there is help available to them.

Young Carer Service

Young Carer Service provided by Family Carers Ireland is here to support young carers. We offer a range of services, including online and in-person groups, one-to-one support, counselling, workshops & training, events and activities, respite activity breaks, and programmes to help young carers succeed in school and beyond.

 

Young Carer Groups

Our network of Young Carer Groups offer a supportive and welcoming environment for young carers to meet and share their caring experiences. We have both in-person and online groups available, so you can choose the option that best suits you. Our groups provide opportunities for young carers to connect with others who understand their experiences and offer a space for having fun and building friendships.

Young Carer Wellbeing Service

One to one support is provided to young carers through our Young Carer Well-being Service. It is available to young people aged 10-24 years whose caring responsibilities are having a significant impact on them.

It allows you to speak with a Support Manager about any issues about your caring role that is worrying you or other areas of your life that it might be impacting i.e. school, family/friend issues, time for yourself, etc… You may work with your Support Manager towards achieving a particular goal, or a number of different outcomes and goals. Our Young Carer Well-being Service is only provided following an assessment which you can set up by completing this form.

In some cases, the Support Manager will work with parents and families to identify and connect with other services that may be able to provide support.

Young Carer Counselling Service

We offer a one to one counselling service to young carers who are aged 10 and over.

Caring or helping to care for a loved one can be challenging and many young carers experience a range of feelings about their caring role.

You might feel happy, worried, guilty, upset, frustrated, isolated, stressed or angry and at times you might be unsure of how to deal with all these emotions. it is common for young caregivers to encounter a variety of emotions related to their caregiving responsibilities.

Our counselling service offers you the opportunity to discuss your feelings and experiences with a professional counsellor who can provide you with guidance and support.

Each counselling session is 50 minutes long and you can have up to 6 sessions. After this, you review with the counsellor and you may decide to continue with a further 6 sessions.

Our Counselling Service is only provided following an assessment

Workshops and Training

We offer a range of workshops and training opportunities to help young carers develop their skills and build confidence. Our workshops cover topics such as self-care, communication, and goal-setting, while our training programmes provide practical skills for everyday life. Family Carers Ireland has also developed a suite of eLearning courses to give young carers information and guidance on the topics of Minding your Mental Health, Self-Care for Young Carers, Assertiveness for Young Carers and Understanding Stress and Anxiety for Young Carers. Each course provides an introduction and overview of the topic, and allows you to work through the information at a time and pace that suits you.

Sibshops

Sibshops are fun workshops for siblings of children with special needs. As well as having lots of fun Sibshops provide a great opportunity for siblings to get together and chat about some of the difficulties and the positives of having a brother or sister with additional needs.

Events

We organise regular events to raise awareness about young carers and provide opportunities for young carers to socialise and have fun in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our national events for young carers include an annual Young Carer Respite Weekend, Young Carers Action Day and Carer of the Year Awards.

Respite Activity Breaks

We offer respite activity breaks to give young carers a break from their caring responsibilities and an opportunity to relax and have fun. Our activity breaks include a range of activities, such as fun days out, creative workshops and outdoor activities.

Programmes

We offer a range of programmes to support young carers in their education and future careers. Our programmes include Young Carers in School, which provides support to young carers in second level education, Going Further Going Higher, which offers information and guidance to young adult carers on further education, and Care2Work, which provides support and training to help young adult carers enter the workforce.

If you are a young carer looking for support and assistance, please get in touch with Family Carers Ireland’s Young Carer Service. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Free Young Carer Card

Our FREE Young Carers Card gives young people with caring responsibilities aged 10-24 years access to a variety of great deals and discounts including offers from SkyPark, Zipit Forest Adventure, Grafton Barbers, Omniplex Cinemas, Gym Plus and many more.

The card can also be used as proof of caring responsibilities for schools, colleges and health services.

In order to be eligible, you must:

  • Be aged 10 – 24 years
  • Care for or help to care for a family member or friend
  • Have consent from a parent/guardian to apply if you are under 18

 

Contact Us

Phone: 1800 24 07 24

Email: youngcarers@familycarers.ie

Website: www.familycarers.ie

MABS Sligo

January 17th, 2024

MABS is the Irish money advice service. We have been supporting people with money advice, budgeting, and problem debt for 30 years.

Our service is free of charge.

We’re here for you if you’re struggling with debt and need help. You can get impartial advice from MABS to help you manage your money and take control of debt. We offer support online, over the phone and face to face.

 

Office opening hours:
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed 1pm to 2pm for lunch.