June 30th Deadline for Entry to KDYS/An Garda Síochána Soccer Blitz

June 30th Deadline for Entry to KDYS/An Garda Síochána Soccer Blitz

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with An Garda Síochána is running its annual seven-a-side Soccer Blitz on Thursday, July 6th beginning at 6pm. ‘The Garda League’ as it was known in its origins was brought into being in 2003 by now retired Sgt. John O’Mahony in close cooperation with the late Georgie…

Community Groups and Projects Benefit from 2022 Community Support Fund

Community Groups and Projects Benefit from 2022 Community Support Fund

Kerry County Council has announced details of the allocation of €750,000 in funding support for community groups and projects across the county under the Community Support Fund for 2022.  A total of 178 groups and projects received grant aid worth €385,000 this year while a proportion of the fund, totalling €365,000, is being retained to…

Castleisland KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz Celebrates its 19th

Castleisland KDYS/Garda Soccer Blitz Celebrates its 19th

The 19th annual Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at the newly opened Georgie O’Callaghan Park. The event was a great success, with 11 teams and around 90 players taking part. This year there were three categories: primary schools; U-15s and U-18s competition. The primary…

KDYS/An Garda Síochána Soccer Blitz on July 11th

KDYS/An Garda Síochána Soccer Blitz on July 11th

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with An Garda Síochána is running its annual Seven-a-Side Soccer Blitz tournament on Thursday 11th of July 2019 beginning at 6pm. Astro Turf Pitch Organised by Helena Falvey, Youth Justice Worker, Key Service, KDYS and Garda Niamh Corkery, the event will be held in the Castleisland AFC…

KDYS/Garda Síochána Recruiting for Good Friday Basketball Blitz

KDYS/Garda Síochána Recruiting for Good Friday Basketball Blitz

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with An Garda Síochána is running its annual Good Friday Basketball Blitz Tournament. Organised by Helena Falvey, KDYS and Garda Liz Twomey, the event will be held in Castleisland Community Centre. Beginning at 10am Applications are invited from teams from the Castleisland area who are interested in…

Weather and Events in Russia Made a Great Soccer Blitz

Weather and Events in Russia Made a Great Soccer Blitz

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Síochána ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland Soccer Field, Limerick Road on Thursday 28th of June. A Great Success The event was a great success, with 10 teams and around 90 players taking part. This year there were three categories: Primary School…

KDYS/An Garda Siochána Blitz Celebrates Tenth

KDYS/An Garda Siochána Blitz Celebrates Tenth

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, in partnership with An Garda Siochána, hosted their 10th annual basketball blitz on Good Friday at Castleisland Community Centre. The event was organised by Helena Falvey, Youth Justice Worker with KDYS and Garda Liz Twomey, Junior Liaison Officer, Castleisland Garda Station. Hugely Supported The event was hugely supported by participants, parents,…

Recruiting for 10th KDYS/An Garda Basketball Blitz

Recruiting for 10th KDYS/An Garda Basketball Blitz

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, in partnership with An Garda Síochána, is on a recruitment drive ahead of its annual Good Friday Basketball Blitz. This will be the 10th year of the Blitz. The event will be held in Castleisland Community Centre. Applications are invited from teams from the Castleisland area interested in taking part.…

Over 100 Players Involved in KDYS /Garda League

Over 100 Players Involved in KDYS /Garda League

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland AFC Grounds at Limerick Road on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. By: Helena Falvey, KDYS The event was a great success, with 12 teams and around 110 players taking part. This year there were three categories:…

Forum On Raising your Child in a Digital World

Forum On Raising your Child in a Digital World

The safety of children in today’s Digital age is a topic of growing concern and importance to adults and parents. Many people are struggling to cope with the challenges thrown up by this increasingly complex and mercurial world – a world they feel they have little or no control over. A Free Talk On this…