Discover Lifelong Learning is the theme of this year’s Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival with Limerick Youth Service inviting young people, families and the wider community to delve into the many learning more about the literacy, from art to digital.
Stating on Monday, April 20th and running until Sunday, April 27th, the Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival is a great opportunity explore the many youth work, further education and training opportunities available with one of Ireland’s leading youth organisations.
Throughout the week, LYS will host the following event at various locations across Limerick:
Monday, April 20th
Rathkeale Youth Café
- Young people are invited to experience a youth café with Limerick Youth Service.
- Time: 3:30-6pm
- Location: Rathkeale Youth Space, Abbey Court, Rathkeale, Limerick V94 K6K7
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Dawn McCarthy
Lifelong Learning: Your Next Step
- Chat with a Youth Information Officer to learn more about the learning opportunities for young people.
- Time: 4-8pm
- Location: online via limerickyouthservice.com
- Audience: Young people, families, professionals
- Contact: Dermot Troy
- T: 061-412444 E: yib@limerickyoythservice.com
Tuesday, April 21st
Social Media: Information for Parents
- An overview of the social media & digital world for parents/guardians including resources and supports.
- Time: 1-2pm
- Location: Limerick Youth Service 5 Lr. Glenworth St, Limerick V94 28C4
- Audience: Adults
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Lifelong Learning: Your Next Step
- Chat with a Youth Information Officer about the many learning opportunities for young people
- Time: 4-8pm
- Location: Online via limerickyouthservice.com/got-a-question
- Audience: young people, families professionals
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Wednesday, April 22nd
Social Media: Information for Parents
- An overview of the social media & digital world for parents/guardians including resources and supports.
- Time: 12-1pm
- Location: Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3
- Audience: Adults
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Askeaton Youth Café
- Young people in Askeaton are invited to experience a youth café with Limerick Youth Service.
- Time: 3:30-6pm
- Location: The Solar Youth Space, Askeaton Community Centre, Askeaton, Limerick V94 EH97
- Audience: young people (15-18 years old)
- Contact: Caroline O’Connell
Step Into a Youth Cafe
- Young people are invited to experience Footsteps Youth Café and explore music, pool, youth work programmes and lots more
- Time: 3:30-5:30pm
- Location: Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Stacey Lyons
Lifelong Learning: Your Next Step
- Chat with a Youth Information Officer about the many learning opportunities for young people
- Time: 4-8pm
- Location: Online via limerickyouthservice.com/got-a-question
- Audience: young people, families professionals
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Thursday, April 23rd
Explore Alternative Education Pathways for Young People
- Explore the alternative education and training courses for young people. As part of this interactive tour, you can speak with learners about their educational journey. You can also sample some of the famous treats with a cuppa!
- Time: 10am-2pm
- Location: LYS Community Training Centre, Lr. Glenworth St, Limerick V94 YF95
- Audience: young people, families, professionals
- Contact: Graham Quantrell
Social Media: Information for Parents
- An overview of the social media & digital world for parents/guardians including resources and supports.
- Time: 1-2pm
- Location: Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3
- Audience: Adults
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Step Into a Youth Cafe
- Young people are invited to experience Footsteps Youth Café and explore music, pool, youth work programmes and lots more
- Time: 3:30-5:30pm
- Location: Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Stacey Lyons
Lifelong Learning: Your Next Step
- Chat with a Youth Information Officer and learn more about the many learning opportunities for young people
- Time: 4-8pm
- Location: Online via limerickyouthservice.com/got-a-question
- Audience: young people, families professionals
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Social Media: Information for Parents
- An overview of the social media & digital world for parents/guardians including resources and supports.
- Time: 5:30-6:30pm
- Location: Limerick Youth Service, 5 Lr. Glenworth St, Limerick V94 28C4
- Audience: adults
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Friday, April 24th
Explore a Youth Café
- Music, fun, games and lots more at Lava Javas Youth Café
- Time: 4-8pm
- Location: Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick Youth Service,5 Lr. Glenworth St, Limerick V94 28C4
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Emily Panter
Lifelong Learning: Your Next Step
- Chat with a Youth Information Officer and learn more about the many learning opportunities for young people
- Time: 4-8pm
- Location: Online via limerickyouthservice.com/got-a-question
- Audience: young people families, professionals
- Contact: Dermot Troy
Learning the Natural High, Life Beyond Alcohol
- An interactive health & wellbeing session on life beyond alcohol. The event will include information session on alcohol, Zumba, yoga & more
- Time: 6-8pm
- Location: Northside Youth Space, Ballynanty, Limerick V94 TPP3
- Audience: young people twenty somethings
- Contact: Niamh Taylor
Youth Club Night
- Explore your local youth club and the many opportunities for young people & volunteers
- Time: 7pm till late
- Location: Youth Clubs across Limerick- limerickyouthservice.com
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Caroline O’Connell
Saturday, April 25th
Migrant Youth Groups
- Young people from Limerick’s migrant communities are invited to experience a weekly youth group
- Times: 10am-2pm
- Location: Limerick Youth Service, 5 Lr. Glenworth St, Limerick V94 28C4
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Shay Moloney
Youth Café Saturday
- Music, fun, games and lots more at Lava Javas Youth Café
- Time: 3-6pm
- Location: Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick Youth Service ,5 Lr. Glenworth St, Limerick V94 28C4
- Audience: young people
- Contact: Emily Panter
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