Mission

Louth Work Ireland (Louth) offers opportunities to young people to advance and encourage the personal, social, emotional, spiritual, physical, cultural and political development of young people through engagement in a range of activities, events, programmes and projects which endeavour to be both stimulating and challenging. Youth Work Ireland (Louth) aims to broaden the horizons and life expectations of young people and assist them in reaching their full potential as active and positive citizens in their community.

Service provision

Youth Work Ireland (Louth) highlights and addresses the issues most affecting young people both locally and nationally through the federation of Youth Work Ireland. We consult young people in making decisions and providing services that affect them. Central to our ethos is the supporting and training of volunteers throughout the county.

Key Services we provide

• Youth Clubs - Voluntary youth clubs Urban & Rural areas Co Louth
• 3 SPY Projects -Projects based in Dundalk (Muirhevnamor, Coxs, Toberona)
  
   Drogheda (Rowan Heights, St Finians Park)
• Cross Border Youth Work
• Summer Programmes
• Youth Exchanges
• Homework Clubs
• Child Protection Training
• Basic Youth Leadership Training
• Youth Forums
• Garda Diversion Projects
• Teen Between Service i.e. listening service for young people suffering as a result of parental separation.
• Garda Vetting
• International Trips
• Irish Youth Music Awards

Who it is for and with

The youth service in County Louth is for all young people between the ages from 10 to 25 years. Youth Work Ireland (Louth) works in partnership with adult volunteers, parents/guardians and statutory & voluntary agencies in responding to the needs of all young people.