Hail, hail, the Celts are here

GLASGOW CELTIC FC coaches Brian and John line out during a break in training with Ballybough Youth Project youngsters over the mid-term break.

Thanks to the Larkin Unemployed Centre's Men's Health & Fitness Programme for allowing the Glasgow Celtic lads the time to give Ballybough kids the chance to train with them during their busy schedule.

Easter Mid-Term Camp – Mirror image

ONE of the young participants in the Pobal/Dormant Accounts-funded 6s to 9s Group takes a close look at his face painting to see that it makes the mark.

Easter Mid-Term Camp – Picture Parade 1

JUST a few photos from some of the activities organised by the Ballybough Youth Project and Dublin City Council staff at the Ballybough Community, Sports and Youth Centre.

Look out for more later.

Budding artists make their names

Artists of the Round Table

Cooking up a storm – making HEALTHY pizzas

'Soccer Sisters' football, fun and games at Easter for girls

'SOCCER SISTERS' is a football programme run by the Football Association of Ireland and Dublin City Council and designed especially for girls.

Venue:-
Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend – Transport provided to and from venue.

Dates:-
Monday 29th March – 7s to 9s
Wednesday 31st March – 10s to 12s
Thursday 1st April – 13s and 14s

Times:-
10am (pick-up time) to 1:30pm (approximate drop-off time).


Interested? Contact LJ McGinley (Dublin City Council Sports & Recreation Officer) at the Ballybough Community, Youth & Sports Centre @ 087 917 6720 or Christy Lougheed (FAI Community Development Officer) @ 086 0489 874.

CV and Writing Skills Classes

LOOKING for a job?  Is your CV showing off all your good qualities? Maybe you haven’t made a CV yet and would like help...

Over four weeks you'll learn:-

• What should be in your CV;
• What you don't have to put in your CV;
• CV lay-outs;
• How to use Microsoft Word;
• How to do a cover letter that boosts your CV.

Six places open to young people aged up to 25.

Starts Monday, March 1st, from 2pm to 3pm in the Ballybough Community, Youth & Sports Centre.

Details: Christina O'Rourke at 085 7200 354.

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Free Maths Leaving Cert Study Group restarts next Monday

A GRANT from the IFSC Inner City Trust has allowed Ballybough Youth Project to restart its free Maths Leaving Cert Study Group.  The Study Group was suspended just before Christmas due to budget cutbacks.


The Maths Leaving Cert Study Group starts again next Monday, March 1st, from 6pm to 8pm at the Ballybough Community, Youth and Sports Centre, Ballybough Road.


Registration with Ballybough Youth Project is required for all participants in advance of attending.  Call 856 1383 for details.




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FAI/RAPID Soccer Summer Camp 2010 for boys and girls, ages 10 to 13

THE Football Association of Ireland/RAPID Soccer Summer camp will kick off for Ballybough Youth Project footballers from Monday 5th July to Friday 9th July... but we're picking players NOW.


This ever-popular event will be at John Paul Park, Cabra Parkside.  Transport will be provided by Ballybough Youth Project.


If you're interested and will be aged between 10 and 13 on the first day of camp, then pick up an application form from the Ballybough Youth Project without delay. Places limited.


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National College of Ireland: Progressions Programme

THE National College of Ireland's Progressions Programme, which begins in late April, is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 24th March at 2:30pm.

Anyone interested in the course can get more information, fill in application forms to begin the selection process, etc.

Completion of the course leads to a FETAC Level 5 Major Award and includes a three-week work placement period with a bank or other financial institution.

Or contact:

Dan Hodgkin
School of Community Studies
National College of Ireland
Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Tel (Direct):          + 353 1 4498626
Tel (Reception):  + 353 1 4498500
Email:                     dan.hodgkin@ncirl.ie
Web:                     www.ncirl.ie