LYCS - Lourdes Youth & Community Services

Education in the Community

LYCS - Lourdes Youth & Community Services

Education in the
Community

LYCS - Lourdes Youth & Community Services

Education in the
Community

We create educational opportunities that support local people to achieve their full potential and create positive change in their communities

Our Mission in Action

Empowering Our Communities

Our mission is to create educational opportunities that support local people to achieve their full potential as creators of positive change taking informed action to affect local and global transformation.

Our Vision for the
North East Inner City

LYCS imagines a future where no person in this community is left behind; a place where future generations have opportunities to enhance their lives and act as global citizens, enriched by excellent education and humanising employment.

Who We Support

We work with people in the North Inner City throughout the course of their lives, focusing on those who are vulnerable, disenfranchised and "seldom heard", that is, living with social and economic disadvantage and the impacts this has on lives.

Explore Our Programmes

To address the diverse needs of the local community, LYCS has a variety of programmes working with participants of all ages and backgrounds.

Early Years Service

Our wonderful Early Years Service provides 5 rooms for ages 6 months to 5.5 years of age, and operates a child led approach to curriculum and planning.

Community Training Centre

Our CTC provides education and training for learners aged 16-21, focusing on vocational programmes leading to QQI Major Awards at Levels 3 and 4.

Community Employment Scheme

The LYCS CE Scheme helps people who are long-term unemployed to get back to work by offering part-time work placements in LYCS’ office, creche, and other community projects in the NEIC.

Adult Education

A wide range of groups and courses to develop skills and do something enjoyable with others in the community.

Global Citizenship Education

Exploring connections between Dublin’s inner city and the wider world through exciting, participatory programmes.

Participants Voices

What our participants say about their experiences in LYCS

Before joining LYCS I really struggled in secondary school. However the staff in the LYCS never gave up on me, they helped me see my potential and always treated me with dignity and respect. I managed to achieve my dream of studying law at Trinity College Dublin. Without the support of the amazing staff, I never would have got to where I am today. Attending the LYCS was the best decision I ever made.

Siobhan ByrneFormer CTC Learner

I learned so much in this course; I want to take even more knowledge from you – it makes you think positively about people.

Global Citizenship Education ProgrammeLearner from the GCE Leadership Programme

I love being here in sewing class - the environment is so relaxed, our tutor is devoted. She has a real human touch, and we have become a community. Everyone is supporting everyone else, with what they are making and in life.

Adult Education ProgrammeMember of LYCS Sewing Group

"I’ve been using the service for a long time, the centre is like a home away from home for the children and it’s a lovely atmosphere when you come through the door. You feel listened to and the children love attending the creche and seem to have so much fun! I’d recommend to anyone!"

Early Years ProgrammeParent of child attending LYCS Creche

"When I found LYCS, they gave me an opportunity to be part of the CE Programme. I was very afraid; to make mistakes, but co-workers, my manager and supervisor are very helpful and patient with me. They teach and explain things I have to do. I have done an English Course, I have now a B1. I'll push myself to improve English Language. This is an experience that I ever had before. I’m continuing with the Leadership programme course, also I'm doing Frontline Community Development course. I like to be involved with New Community Adult Education, to improve my duties. I have dreams to be part of Community Groups and work to help and support people."

Community Employment SchemeCurrent CE Participant - Community Development Worker