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Niamh Canty, Caoimhe O’Connell & Faye Mullvihill from Listowel photographed at the annual KDYS Youth Day in the INEC. Photograph by Sally MacMonagle.
KDYS Youth Day at the INEC Killarney on Sunday brought together well over 1,500 young people from all over the Kerry.
While the day was fun packed with youth activities it also saw Kerry’s young people lead and launch the “KDYS Building Futures” campaign, an exciting vision for all young people in Kerry where all young people can realise their potential, a future where young people can learn the skills needed for their lives today, and to ensure a healthy and successful future.
As part of this campaign, the day saw the official start of #teamKDYS for this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
Tim O’Donoghue, CEO said; “Youth Day is our flagship event. It also allows us a chance to reaffirm our commitment to supporting all young people-no matter what. Despite all the challenges facing young people today KDYS is committed to Building Futures for all young people and the communities where they live. In fact we have ambitious plans to build on and expand the range of spaces, skills and opportunities we provide to young people. KDYS is honoured and proud to have been chosen as a main charity partner in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. We are appealing for any help but there are a few simple ways that would really help us make our vision a reality, and we would be extremely grateful if people would consider even one; By fundraising and cycling for #teamKDYS, by sponsoring or investing in #teamKDYS or volunteering to help out on the day.”
A small selection of what was on offer throughout Youth Day 2018 included Surf Simulator, Dance, Jousting, Master classes, Virtual Reality demos, Fitness Challenges including spinning, rowing and push ups, Hair & Beauty, Board games, special guests, and of course the Mega Disco. Scroll down for photos…
Michael Healy Rae helps Leah Flahive, Leanne O’Grady, Rebekah Crean, Niamh Canty, Faye Mullvihill, Lynn Moriarty, Liam Halpin, Caoimhe O’Connell and KDYS Director Tim O’Donoghue launch The Ring of Kerry Cycle’s #teamkdys at the annual KDYS Youth Day in the INEC. Photograph by Sally MacMonagle.
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Veroinca Slomiany from Killarney photographed at the annual KDYS Youth Day in the INEC. Photograph by Sally MacMonagle.
Emma Kissane, Beaufort photographed at the annual KDYS Youth Day in the INEC. Photograph by Sally MacMonagle.
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Orla Sugrue, Isabelle O’Connor & Lil Kelly from Caherciveen photographed at the annual KDYS Youth Day in the INEC. Photograph by Sally MacMonagle.
Amy Lynch, Rachel Houlihan and Katie McAuliffe photographed at the annual KDYS Youth Day in the INEC. Photograph by Sally MacMonagle.
