Mission    

CDYS Youth Work Ireland is committed to providing a range of services that positively value and nurture young people.

Values

  • CDYS values diversity and respects the dignity of all young people
  • CDYS respects the rights and encourages the responsibilities of young people
  • CDYS at all times endeavour to support the work of parents, teachers, other professionals and voluntary groups. Partnership is fundamental to the workings of CDYS
  • CDYS is committed to providing skilled and trained volunteers and professional staff working collaboratively in the service of young people.

History    

CDYS came into being following a loose affiliation of youth clubs in the dioceses of Cloyne from 1962.

When the National Federation of Youth Clubs (now known as Youth Work Ireland) was established in 1973 with a new constitution, CDYS was firmly on the map and active at a national level.

February 1988 saw yet another change as the National Federation of Youth Clubs ceased to exist and was replaced by the National Youth Federation.

Since our establishment as a limited company in 2005, CDYS Youth Work Ireland has continued to grow and develop significantly in the provision of youth and community services in county Cork.

With the regional office based in the Mallow Community Youth Centre, CDYS continues to provide a range of established services and supports for young people. We have also pioneered services such as counseling services, Aspergers youth and family support and a range of therapeutic supports, training and intervention.

Board of Directors

  • Noel O’ Connor (Chairperson)
  • Sean Cooney
  • Noel Cronin
  • Brian Williams
  • Sean Ryan
  • Fr. Tom Mc Dermot
  • Simon Martin
  • Roisin Moriarty
  • Tim O’ Callaghan