County Louth VEC - Coiste Gairmoideachais Chontae Lú

What is the Youth Service?

The Youth Service co-ordinates, supports and monitors youth activities within County Louth. The service works in partnership with a range of key providers of Youth Services including Youth Work Ireland (Louth), Foroige Youth Services, Drogheda and Dundalk Town Councils, Louth County
Council, Drogheda Youth Development, Cox's Demense Community and Youth Project and LouthLeader Partnership.

Who is this service for?

Any young person between the ages of 10-25 years and adult volunteers.

What does this service offer?

Examples of supports offered include:

• Training opportunities for adult volunteers and young people
• Information and advice on establishing a youth club
• Financial support through grants
• Co-ordinating and providing activities with approved national youth organisations.
• Raising awareness of youth activities throughout the county.

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Youth Club Registration

All Youth Clubs are encouraged to register with the VEC to assist the Youth Officer with the coordination of the Youth Service.  To date, there are 69 voluntary youth clubs registered.  By registering, clubs will recieve regular updates on training and development workshops, funding opportunities, educational courses and links to all the current developments in the Youth Work sector.

Download Youth Club Registration Form Here:  Click Here

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Funding Opportunities:

The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme is issued by the Youth Affairs Section of the Dept. of Health and Children and is aimed at providing financial assistance to voluntary-led youth work/activity clubs. The maximum grant available that can be awarded to any club is € 3,000. Clubs whose primary focus is sport are not eligible for funding under this scheme.

Club Report Form 2010 - Click here

Local Youth Club Grant Scheme Application form - English version - Click here

Local Youth Club Grant Scheme Information - English version - Click here

Local Youth Club Grant Scheme Application form - Irish version - Click here

Local Youth Club Grant Scheme Information - Irish version - Click here

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Current Youth Service News

County Louth VEC Youth Service (CLVYS): Looking to the Future  Click Here

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Contact Details:

Ian Walker - Youth Officer

Address: County Louth VEC,
Chapel Street, Dundalk, Co Louth.

Tel: 042 9334047

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