LYS supports a number of diverse youth work projects including: Comhairle na nÓg, Youth Diversion, youth cafés, Youth & Family Support, a Youth Mental Health Service, UBU youth projects, a Youth Information Centre, international youth work & volunteer led youth clubs across Limerick City & County.
Further education & training remain key features of the organisation with a variety of course including: Construction Skills, Pathway to Employment, Retail Skills, Catering Course, Bakery Skills, iScoil initiative & Leaving Certificate Applied and a WorkAbility Project,
LYS enhances the civic, educational, personal & social development of young people with programmes focusing on a broad range of topics from leaderships skills, animal welfare and web safety to creative arts, music and sport.
LYS works in partnership with a number of national and regional organisations including Youth Work Ireland, Solas, Tusla, Limerick & Clare Education & Training Board, the Department of Justice and Equality, Limerick City & County Council, the Department of Children & Youth Affairs, the Department of Social Protection, the Irish Youth Foundation, Leargas, European Social Fun & the HSE along with many voluntary and community groups.
A recognised charity (RCN: 7482 20016531 ), Limerick Youth Service is compliant with the Code of Practice for Good Governance of Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations in Ireland.
